Unexpected expenses arise; deferred maintenance occurs; life happens. When life happens to an association it usually happens on a large scale. This can leave an association scrambling for funds. While there are several funding options such as increases in annual assessments, one-time special assessments, use of reserves funds, or a bank loan, not all optionsGo to Resource
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When a property is set for a closing, the title company handling the closing will request a status letter from the management company or board. The status letter contains quite a bit of information, including telling the title company how much of the profits from the sale should be withheld to pay the balance dueGo to Resource
What is a special assessment? A special assessment is an assessment that is not contemplated in an association’s budget for the fiscal year and is therefore over and above the regular assessments imposed in accordance with an association’s budget. One reason for imposition of special assessments is to pay for unexpected repairs and replacements occasionedGo to Resource
Unfortunately, we continue to see major increases to insurance premiums in Colorado, and for some communities, insurance has become practically unaffordable. In fact, it is no longer unusual to see annual premiums ranging between $600,000 and $800,000 for some associations, with no sign of relief in the near future. So, what are associations to doGo to Resource
How time flies! In April 2021, I published Payment Plan Offer Letters & Top Pitfalls We’re Seeing. While the information contained in that blog is still relevant, when HB22-1137 became effective August 2022, a whole new slew of payment plan offer letter issues emerged. The 2022 law change upended the delinquency notice process and it’sGo to Resource