Recently I read an article about a group of Denver firefighters who, in addition to being attacked by the flames they were trying to put out, were also being attacked by the bed bugs trying to escape the flames. Gross. While bed bugs, apparently, are an occupational hazard firefighters must occasionally face – what aboutGo to Resource
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Every homeowners association, at one time or another, has at least one resident who is difficult to deal with. You know the type – we sometimes refer to them as “Barkers and Biters.” These are the individuals who never agree with anything! As far as they are concerned, everyone else is always wrong and theyGo to Resource
American society has experienced a “green” movement. This eco-friendly movement has created many new laws and measures that have been enacted to encourage more earth friendly practices. But how do some of these laws impact your homeowners association? One common situation that may arise is the topic of xeriscaping. In 2005, Colorado enacted law thatGo to Resource
Applying architectural guidelines and procedures uniformly is a major objective of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Like the board, the ARC should treat everyone the same. It should not, for example, require one owner to submit a $250 deposit to review plans, while reviewing a committee members’ neighbor’s plans for free, or approve one person’sGo to Resource
When writing rules, boards should use simple concepts and words. If residents understand rules, they’re more likely to comply with them. For example, board members may attempt to lend authority to their writing by inserting multi-syllabic legal words. Though rules should have a solid legal basis, those who read them must be able to understandGo to Resource