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Loneliness and the Impact of Negative Interactions in Our Industry

Filed Under Colorado Community Association Law

** This article was originally published in the CAI-RMC Common Interest Magazine Vol. 41, No. 6: Planning Ahead/Goals/Community Visions issue ** I was asked to write an article about loneliness in our industry. Where to begin when there’s so much to say? Covid-19 and forced isolation? The curse of technology on quality connection? Numerous factorsGoGo to Blog

Who Pays For What In A Condominium Water Leak Situation?

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

One of the most difficult questions posed to a condominium association board is: Who is responsible for damage caused by a water leak? For example: water comes through the roof, intrudes into and damages upper condo unit #1, passes through and damages the common element walls and floors along the way, then ends up in,GoGo to Blog

How Long Do I Have to Keep Association Records?

Filed Under Colorado Community Association Law, Governance

The new year is just around the corner. Are you ready? Do you have all your ducks, or should I say “docs” in a row? Although most associations have an inspection of records policy that identifies which records must be kept open for inspection under CCIOA, many boards and managers have been asking about theGoGo to Blog

Tips for Understanding and Interpreting Your Governing Documents

Filed Under Amending Your Governing Documents, Governance, Document Amendments

Posted October 2, 2023

If you just got elected to the board or started managing a new community association, the first thing you should do is review your governing documents. Chances are you will be faced with questions, the answers of which are buried in your governing documents. But getting a solid grasp on your documents may seem likeGo to Newsletter

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