Colorado law requires common interest communities to adopt nine “responsible governance policies” addressing processes for key association issues. While many associations may have adopted such policies in the past, the law continues to change and oftentimes requires updates to various policies. Therefore, associations should periodically review their policies to ensure they remain consistent with currentGo to Newsletter
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Let’s face it, communication among board members can be difficult; sometimes, certain directors are not residents of the pertinent associations. Other times, there are so many directors, it becomes hard to keep track of who communicated what to whom. But perhaps, the biggest breakdowns in communication are seen when directors don’t get along. Although inGo to Newsletter
Community associations often face competing priorities when it comes to governance, maintenance and risk management to name two. While most boards understand the importance of addressing these issues, deciding how to proceed is not always straightforward. Below are common challenges associations face, along with two potential solutions, and guidance on when each may be mostGo to Newsletter
Parking is a never-ending issue in many communities, especially those located in cities or high-volume tourist areas. Towing unauthorized vehicles is one option, but many associations do not wish to remove owners’ property from the community. Vehicle immobilization, which includes but is not limited to, booting and installation of barnacles and wheel clamps, is anotherGo to Newsletter
Although we deal with terms like “directors” and “officers” quite often, many do not understand the difference between the two terms and qualifications to serve in such positions. This article will focus on explaining the difference between these two positions as well as explaining director and officer qualifications. Directors The word “director” is synonymous withGo to Newsletter