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

Ham Radio Antennas – Associations Have To Allow Them, But Have Some Control

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

FHA Temporary Condo Project Approval Guidelines Get another Extension

Filed Under Legislative Miscellaneous, National Legislation, State Legislation

On September 13, 2012, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued Mortgagee Letter: 2012-18, which put in place temporary condominium project approval guidelines that modified the existing FHA condominium approval policy requirements. The changes included, but are not limited to: a revised definition of proposed construction; a revised definition of newlyGo to Resource

Tax Relief—The HOME Act Now Has Bi-Partisan Support!

Filed Under Legislative Miscellaneous, State Legislation

On March 3, 2016, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced the “Helping Our Middle-Income Earners (HOME) Act.” The purpose of the HOME Act is to lighten the financial tax burdens on middle class Americans residing in covenant controlled communities. This is done by allowing qualifying individuals to deduct associationGo to Resource

Tax Relief!! Potential Added Benefits of Ownership in Covenant Controlled Communities

Filed Under Colorado Community Association Law, Community Associations Miscellaneous, Legislative Miscellaneous

On March 3, 2016, in an effort to lighten the financial tax burdens on middle class Americans residing in covenant controlled communities, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced the “Helping Our Middle-Income Earners (HOME) Act.” The purpose of the HOME Act is to amend the Internal Revenue Code toGo to Resource

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