Enforcement and Fines Resources

Chickens in the Community?

Filed Under Enforcement and Fines, Litigation

Posted April 2, 2012

loading… When a homeowner purchases a home in a covenant protected community he/she enters into a contract with the association. The owner agrees to be bound by the restrictions contained in the community’s governing documents, which includes the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions that are recorded with the Clerk and Recorder’s Office of theGo to Resource

CCIOA Corner – Alterations of Units

Filed Under Amending Your Governing Documents, Enforcement and Fines, Governance, Litigation

Posted February 1, 2012

loading… If your community’s declaration is silent as to interior alterations of units, did you know that Section 211(a) of CCIOA authorizes owners to make improvements or alterations to their units without seeking board approval? Specifically, Section 211(a) authorizes owners in post-CCIOA communities (communities created after July 1, 1992) to make improvements and alterations insideGo to Resource

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

Filed Under Enforcement and Fines, Litigation, FAQs

Posted January 3, 2012

loading… 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, createGo to Resource

So the homeowner has requested a hearing, NOW WHAT?

Filed Under Enforcement and Fines, Litigation

Posted November 1, 2011

loading… As board members, it is difficult to follow all the rules and requirements set forth in the governing documents and Colorado law when it comes to imposing fines and scheduling hearings. So when a request comes in from a homeowner requesting a hearing, the task seems insurmountable. However, if you break up the hearingGo to Resource

CCIOA Corner – Fine Policies

Filed Under Enforcement and Fines, Governance, Litigation, Misc

Posted September 30, 2011

loading… Do you know of an association that imposes fines but does not have a written policy about imposition of fines? If so, you may want to tell that association it’s in violation of CCIOA! Pursuant to Section 209.5(2) of CCIOA, an association may not impose fines against owners unless it has a “fine policy”Go to Resource

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