Maris Davies, Author at Altitude Community Law

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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:

2024

Recent Publications by Maris Davies

Mandatory Arbitration for Construction Defects?

Filed Under Court Decisions, Legislative Miscellaneous

On February 1, 2017, Senate Bill 17-156 was introduced and assigned to the Business, Labor, and Technology Committee. S.B. 17-156 seeks to require mandatory mediation and/or arbitration for any construction defect action if the association’s governing documents previously required the same. This means that if a prior mediation and/or arbitration clause was amended or removed fromGoGo to Resource

Ham Radio Antennas – Congress Still Can’t Decide What To Do

Filed Under Colorado Community Association Law

During the 2015-2016 federal legislative season, the Ham Radio lobby introduced H.R. 1301, a bill which sought to prohibit associations from banning Ham Radio antennas in their communities. As originally proposed, H.R. 1301 was detrimental to an association’s control over aesthetics, placement, and prior approval with respect to Ham Radio antennas. The Federal Legislative ActionGoGo to Resource

Could Your Personal Emails Be Exposed?

Filed Under Community Associations Miscellaneous

Imagine the worst case scenario: you are on the board, the board is embroiled in litigation, and the opposing side wants to know what was said in an email. Suddenly you may find yourself facing the possibility of a third party rooting through your private email in search of information relative to the pending lawsuit.GoGo to Resource

So You’re on the Board…Now What?

Filed Under Colorado Community Association Law, Community Associations Miscellaneous, Manager Licensing

You took the plunge! You volunteered, put your name on the ballot, and were elected. After the anticipation, the vote, and the satisfaction of being elected subside, you may realize that you are not exactly sure what to do as a board member. Outlined below are a few helpful hints and tips which will makeGoGo to Resource

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