Kate Leason, Author at Altitude Community Law

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Attorney- Foreclosure

Phone: 303.991.2034

Kate began her career as a paralegal in a collection law firm and has more than ten years of experience in collection litigation as an attorney and a paralegal. After graduating from law school, she put her knack for teaching to use as a law librarian and adjunct professor. Being able to explain the legal process to clients and consumers has made her an effective advocate and negotiator. Kate now focuses solely on foreclosure litigation and has a high success rate of resolution.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, University of Central Florida – 1987
Master of Library Science, University of South Florida – 2003
Juris Doctorate, Barry University, Dwayne O’ Andreas School of Law – 2008

Professional Organizations:
Colorado Bar Association – Since 2017
Denver Bar Association – Since 2017
American Association of Law Libraries – Since 2009

Upcoming Speaking Engagements:

2025

04/09 Foreclosures – Are They Still a Good Idea?

Recent Publications by Kate Leason

Accessory Dwelling Units Are Here to Stay: Now What?

Filed Under Colorado Community Association Law

In 2024, the General Assembly declared that “…increasing the housing supply through the construction or conversion of accessory dwelling units is a matter of mixed statewide and local concern.” Thus, HB24-1152 was passed into law. HB24-1152 made it unlawful for associations in ADU supportive or subject jurisdictions to prohibit owners of single family detached homesGoGo to Resource

Squatters: What is a Board to Do?

Filed Under Colorado Community Association Law, Community Associations Miscellaneous, General, Governance

With housing availability and affordability at an all-time low and homeless populations at an all-time high, the issue of squatters in vacant properties is becoming more prevalent in association communities. The news has published extreme cases in New York of squatters being treated as legitimate tenants under New York law with the actual owners spendingGoGo to Resource

Update on the HB22-1137 Related Bills

Filed Under Colorado Community Association Law, Colorado Legislative Tracking Report, Legislative Miscellaneous

HOA Foreclosure Sale Bill Reviewed in Committee The HOA foreclosure sale bill, HB24-1158, was heard by the Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee on February 27, 2024. The recorded hearing is available on its website. Representative Ricks kicked off the hearing with a brief introduction of how the bill would build on HB22-1137 by: ForGoGo to Resource

Proposed Bill to Affect HOA Foreclosure Sale Requirements

Filed Under Colorado Community Association Law, Colorado Legislative Tracking Report, Foreclosure, Legislative Miscellaneous, State Legislation

Introduced January 31, 2024 by Representative Naquetta Ricks, the proposed bill, HB24-1158, would severely hamper an HOA’s efforts to foreclose for unpaid assessments. The bill proposes that prior to turning over a delinquent account to collections or to an attorney for legal action, an HOA must send a notice to the owner that free informationGoGo to Resource

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