Arianne Gronowski

ATTORNEY - TRANSACTION

Phone: 303.991.2014
Arianne Gronowski was raised in Littleton, Colorado since age 3. She attended undergrad in Boulder at the University of Colorado, obtaining a bachelor’s in political science with a history minor. She earned her JD at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and ventured into the world of collections law after graduation. She has many years of experience in litigation, mediation, negotiation, and appellate work as a result, and came to us to enjoy the transactional of law. Arianne has a horse she rides every day, so you can find her at her barn if she’s not at the office.

Education:
B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder – 2001
Juris Doctor, University of Denver – 2004

Professional Organizations:
Community Associations Institute
Colorado Bar Association
Arapahoe County Bar Association
CBA Construction Law Section

Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
Altitude Webinar – Board Member Basics: Duties of Board Members – 2/16/2027

Altitude Webinar – Legislative Update – Where There’s a Will, There’s a Bill – 6/3/2027

Altitude Webinar – CCIOA Budget Process – The Buck Stops Here – 8/5/2027

Altitude Webinar – Recommended Policies – Better Safe Than Sued – 11/10/2027

Recent Publications by Arianne Gronowski

There is More than One Way to Levy a Special Assessment – Which Way Should You “Slice” It?

Special assessments are commonly used to pay for unexpected repairs and replacements occasioned by unforeseen, and often catastrophic events, such as a roof replacement after a wind/hailstorm where insurance proceeds are insufficient to cover the costs, or to pay for an elevator replacement when a condominium building’s only elevator unexpectedly fails. Once you have decidedGo to Newsletter

Energy Efficiency Measures: Extra Energy or a Drain on Associations?

The terms “energy” and “efficient” are used every day in all aspects of life, both on a local and global scale.  Homeowners associations are not immune from these terms or their application.  The Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA“) contains an entire section (106.7) that addresses energy efficiency measures with respect to associations. The termGo to Newsletter

What Constitutes “Association Records” and What Do Associations Have to Provide to Owners?

Did you know the term “association records” is defined by Colorado statute?  The Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA“) clarifies the rights and obligations of both homeowners and associations in this regard, including identification of which association documents owners have a right to inspect and copy. What Constitutes Association Records?  CCIOA, in Section 317, providesGo to Newsletter

Help, We Need Directors! – Consequences of Not Having Volunteers for the Board

Are you having trouble getting volunteers to serve on the association’s board?  Are current directors submitting their resignations with nobody seemingly there to take their places?  Although there are a number of reasons why individuals do not volunteer to serve on boards, failing to secure a board of directors can negatively impact your association. BecauseGo to Newsletter

Conflicts of Interest – Are they a real issue or just a fancy turn of phrase?

The term “conflicts of interest” is often referred to and used in connection with community associations with respect to actions and decisions of board members.  However, most people do not know what constitutes a legal conflict of interest as that term is defined by the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act (“Nonprofit Act”). The Nonprofit ActGo to Newsletter