Any time an owner wishes to install a betterment or improvement on their property which is maintained by the association or the common elements, there should be a Maintenance and Indemnity Agreement to go along with it. A Maintenance and Indemnity Agreement is a binding contract holding the owner (and future owners) responsibleGo to Resource
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At Altitude Community Law, it’s important that we keep our clients up to date with the most recent information in the community association industry. As part of our educational strategies, our newsletters and blogs will give you deeper insight into the intricacies of community association law. We believe that the right attitude stems from being well versed in the knowledge necessary for community association operations, governance, and enforcement.
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Let’s be honest: the insurance market for Colorado HOAs right now, kind of brutal! Premiums are skyrocketing, providers are tightening their standards, and some communities are struggling to even get a policy. The question isn’t “Will insurance stay expensive?” It’s “How do we make sure our association still qualifies for it?” The goodGo to Resource
** This article was originally published in the CAI-SOCO Community Connections Magazine Q2 2025 ** A Two-Step System That Allows You to Thrive In Our Industry This issue of Community Connections is all about systems that help us thrive professionally. As a 25+ year practicing HOA attorney, I can certainly point to timeGo to Resource
The passing of SB24-021 effectively amended Section 116 of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA), updating the criteria for an association to qualify as a small or limited-expense community. The statute required a notice be sent to associations across the state from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) regarding this exemption.Go to Resource
The 2025 Legislative Session has come to a close and the Governor has signed, or is anticipated to sign, a number of bills into law that will directly impact community associations. Here are our top-runners this year: These are just some of the bills that came through this session. And just as we’veGo to Resource