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Can a Board Adopt a Rule Banning Renters from Keeping Pets?

Filed Under Enforcement and Fines, Litigation, FAQs

Posted January 3, 2012

Q: Can the board adopt a rule that prohibits renters, but not owners, from having pets? A: This is a common question, particularly with condominium projects in the mountain resort areas. Many tenants in mountain communities rent on a short-term basis, and there is the perception that short-term four-legged guests cause more damage, create moreGo to Resource

Open Meeting Statutes: Myths and Realities

Filed Under Governance, Meetings / Action Without Meetings, FAQs

Posted September 26, 2011

The Open Meetings statute (C.R.S § 38-33.3-308) became law in July, 1995. One need only attend a board meeting or speak with a manager to observe the many interpretations of the statute. The following are intended to address and dispel many of the common myths surrounding the Open Meetings statute. Myth No. 1: The OpenGo to Resource

FCC Otard Rule Concerning Satellite Dishes and Antennas: Questions and Answers

Filed Under Enforcement and Fines, FAQs, Statutes

Posted September 17, 2011

Q: Briefly explain the FCC Rule pertaining to satellite dishes and antennas. A: On August 6, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted its Rule implementing Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Rule has been amended three times since its original adoption. The Rule preempts community association restrictions on certainGo to Resource

Understanding Bank Garnishments

Filed Under Collections, FAQs

Posted September 17, 2011

How Does a Bank Garnishment Work? In your recent status report from Altitude Community Law it says that the court has issued a bank garnishment. Is that good news? What can you expect as a result? These questions and more are addressed below. What is a bank garnishment? It is a document issued by theGo to Resource

Association Safeguards: A 12-Step Program to Protect You and Your Association

Filed Under Maintenance & Insurance, FAQs, Manager Resources

Posted September 17, 2011

Steps To Safeguard You and Your Association Have your attorney conduct a legal audit/checkup. Have all insurance policies reviewed by your attorney for coverage, as well as compliance with your governing documents. Amend your Articles of Incorporation to limit board member liability for breaches of fiduciary duty. Amend your Bylaws to provide for broad indemnificationGo to Resource

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