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Maris Davies

Maris Davies

Shareholder - Transaction & Business Development

Phone: 303.991.2040
Maris is a shareholder with Altitude Community Law and works in both the Transaction and Business Development Departments. Maris enjoys writing for the Altitude Community Law blog as well as teaching board members and managers in the community association industry. Prior to joining the team at Altitude Community Law, Maris worked as a litigator with a real estate and financial services firm. While working through real estate lawsuits and owner to owner disputes, she learned the importance of clarity in contracts and agreements. Her experience in court has given her the ability to connect and work with many different types of personalities. Today, she serves our community association clients by analyzing, catching, and communicating potential pitfalls before they happen.

Education:
B.S., Ithaca College – 2001
Juris Doctorate, University of Denver – 2009

Professional Organizations:
Colorado Bar Association – Since 2009
Community Associations Institute Rocky Mountain Chapter, Mountain Conference Committee – February 2020

Upcoming Speaking Engagements:

 

Recent Publications by Maris Davies

The A to Z of Owner Meetings

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The days of the wild west are gone with respect to association compliance with both the law and individual governing documents.  The legislature is now heavily involved in governance of communities and the courts are leaning towards a stricter construction when applying the law.  Associations seemingly no longer have the ability to argue substantial complianceGo to Newsletter

The Borrowing Blueprint—The Easiest Way for an Association to Borrow and Repay Funds

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Unexpected expenses arise; deferred maintenance occurs; life happens. When life happens to an association it usually happens on a large scale. This can leave an association scrambling for funds. While there are several funding options such as increases in annual assessments, one-time special assessments, use of reserves funds, or a bank loan, not all optionsGo to Newsletter

Cameras, Are the Risks Worth the Rewards?

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As technology has evolved and home security/camera systems have become more affordable and accessible, many associations have grappled with the question of cameras (both association and owner) and whether cameras should be installed: (1) on common areas to “protect” the association and to help control theft and vandalism in the community; or (2) on individualGo to Newsletter

Maintenance and Insurance – What’s the Difference and Why is it so Hard to Understand?

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Understanding the difference between a maintenance obligation and an insurance obligation is a crucial part of community living.  Maintenance and insurance obligations differ between associations depending on how the governing documents are drafted whether the association is classified as a condominium, townhome, or single family community.  It is important that an association understand the differenceGo to Newsletter

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