Recently, several major national lenders have responded to the so-called “Robo-signer” scandal by announcing either freezes or new procedures relating to foreclosures in various states, including Colorado. The impact of this national scandal may be somewhat mitigated by Colorado’s status as the lone state that utilizes the public trustee system. Even so, theGo to Resource
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This story highlights the potential impact of lack of FHA certification in condominium communities. While we generally think of future sales, the lack of FHA certification can also derail re-financing attempts and it today’s economy with falling interest rates that could be a problem for associations. If your condominium community is not yetGo to Resource
Last month a Denver jury awarded parents $4M in a fatal drowning case, Colligan v. The Lakes at Monaco Pointe, which occurred not in a pool, but in a pond, less than 25 yards away from the little boy’s home. The evidence at trial showed that the apartment management was negligent in maintainingGo to Resource
Association board members should already know that the Fair Housing Amendments Act requires their association to provide reasonable accommodations from its rules, regulations and restrictions, in order to afford a disabled person equal opportunity to enjoy his or her home. And, requests for reasonable accommodation pets seem to be quite typical these days. Go to Resource
On July 23, 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder signed final regulations revising ADA rules, which were published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. The revised regulations will take effect March 15, 2011, and compliance must be achieved by March 15, 2012. The major changes include revisions to the ADA standards forGo to Resource