David Firmin

SHAREHOLDER - TRANSACTION

Phone: 303.991.2028
David A. Firmin is the Shareholder in Charge of Finance at Altitude Community Law. David is a longtime resident of Colorado having moved to Littleton when he was 6 years of age. David stayed in the area attending the University of Denver for both undergraduate and law school. Out of law school, David’s legal work concentrated on real estate law and development issues including formation and creation of homeowners associations. Prior to entering the Homeowners association world, David worked with Ryland Homes and K. Hovnanian Homes handling land acquisitions, land entitlements, corporate governance and special districts. David has also worked with the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority and the Douglas County Housing Partnership setting up homeowner associations for income qualified housing developments. An active volunteer with the Community Association Institute, David has served on the CAI-RMC Spring Showcase Committee, Mountain Conference Committee and Colorado Legislative Action Committee. He has also been a frequent presenter for CAI at both a local and national level, presents for HOA Leader on nationwide topics and is recognized as an industry leader. In his spare time, David enjoys biking, snow shoeing, and traveling both locally and worldwide.

Education:
B.A. University of Denver – 1991
Juris Doctorate, University of Denver School of Law – 1998

Professional Organizations:
Colorado Bar Association – Since 2007
Community Associations Institute – Since 2006
1st Judicial District Bar Association – Since 2007
Community Associations Institute, Colorado Legislative Action Committee – 2017 to 2018

Admitted In:
Colorado and Arizona

Outside Speaking Engagements:
Foundation Principles of CCIOA: Establishment of a Community Under CCIOA
CBA-CLE Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA): What Attorneys Need to Know
November 9, 2022

Publications

HOALeader Video: Is Your Board All Business, or Should You Have a Heart?

HOALeader Video: When a Board Member Needs to Take 5 (Weeks)

HOALeader: What to Know About Keeping Your Condo/HOA Funds Safe During Banking Instability

HOALeader: HOA Demands to See Drivers Licenses: The Surprising Results Put Them in a Bit of a Bind

HOALeader: Which Condo/HOA Bylaw Interpretation is Correct Here?

HOALeader: Owner Balks at California HOA’s Emergency Assessment; Do You Also Have This Power?

HOALeader: What’s Happening with Condo/HOA Insurance in California, and Will it Spread?

HOALeader: With More States Changing Condo/HOA Election Laws, Is It Time to Get Outside Help?

HOALeader: What to Know About Outsourcing Some or All of Your Condo/HOA Election 

HOALeader: With More States Changing Condo/HOA Election Laws, Is It Time to Get Outside Help?

HOALeader: Revealing the Identity of a Condo/HOA Owner Who Reported a Violation

HOALeader: When Getting Condo/HOA Owners’ Input Goes Too Far

HOALeader: What’s a Reasonable Time for Your Condo/HOA Manager to Provide Financials

HOALeader: California OKs Condo Status for ADUs, and Other States May Follow – But Questions Remain

HOALeader: Is the SBA a Loan Option for Condo/HOAs?

HOALeader: If Your HOA Owners Can Add a Backyard Unit, What Happens to Your Documents?

CBS News Colorado: “Ban on Gas Grills Rolling Through Colorado Mountain HOAs: “These Changes Affect All of Us” – Quoted

Wall Street Journal: “Big Jump in Insurance Costs Strikes Condos” – Quoted

 

Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
2024

Recent Publications by David A. Firmin

Two more bills have been introduced aimed at addressing owner concerns with Common Interest Communities. As of now, this bill has no listed co-sponsors in either chamber and is not scheduled for a hearing. Please do not hesitate to contact an Altitude attorney at 303-432-9999 or [email protected] and stay tuned to our Legislative Tracker for more updates on 2022GoGo to Resource
The Colorado Legislature gaveled into session on January 12, 2022, and it did not take long to introduce the first three Common Interest Community Bills.  The topic of the three bills relate to access to the common elements and the use of proxies in association operations. As of now, this bill has no listed sponsorGoGo to Resource
With the turning of the calendar from 2021 to 2022 new Fannie Mae lending guidelines become effective on January 1, 2022.  One of the new lending guidelines includes a prohibition on the purchase of loans in communities with significant deferred maintenance or unsafe conditions.  These new guidelines are a direct result of the Surfside tragedyGoGo to Resource
On Friday, July 2, 2021, Governor Polis signed into law HB 21-1229, the Unit Owners Protection Bill, and HB 21-1310, the Freedom of Speech Bill. HB 21-1229 and HB 21-1310 will become effective in September unless referred to the people for a vote.  See our prior Legislative Wrap-up blog post for a brief summary ofGoGo to Resource
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