Misc Resources

How do you prove the existence of a Covenant Violation?

Filed Under Misc

Posted January 14, 2016

Board members often ask what needs to be shown in order to prove there is a covenant violation at a hearing versus at trial. The answers to both are very different. At a Hearing for Imposition of a fine: Most governing documents and the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) only require associations grant ownersGo to Resource

Associations and Loans: Review Your Documents Before Plunging In

Filed Under Amending Your Governing Documents, Financial, Misc

Posted January 3, 2016

Now that the economy is at an upturn and associations are feeling more financially stable, many associations are investing in capital improvements for their communities. Whether it’s installing a new swimming pool in the community, installing all new roofs, or upgrading the playground equipment, these types of projects are expensive and, oftentimes, require associations toGo to Resource

Small Claims Court – How Best to Proceed

Filed Under Collections, Litigation, Misc

Posted November 30, 2015

With the recent uptick in the economy, individuals have more disposable income, which has attributed to an increase in small claims lawsuits getting filed against associations. Small claims lawsuits fall into one of three primary categories: 1) an alleged failure to follow or enforce the governing documents; 2) an alleged failure to properly and uniformlyGo to Resource

Why Foreclosure May Be Your Best Bet

Filed Under Collections, Misc

Posted November 30, 2015

One of the greatest challenges community associations face is the collection of past due accounts. As nonprofit organizations, the cash flow provided by payment of dues and assessments is vital to the association to function and fulfill its responsibilities to the community. Nonpayment or delinquent payment of dues affect all homeowners in a community and prevent anGo to Resource

Employment Issues in Community Associations

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted June 9, 2015

I. Changes In Employment-At-Will Doctrine A. The employment-at-will doctrine is, simply stated, that all employment is by the mutual consent of the employer and employee, and may be terminated at will by either party for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all. B. Subsequently, virtually every state in the United StatesGo to Resource

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