Enforcement and Fines Resources

Although the FCC adopted its Over-the-Air-Reception Device Rule (“OTARD Rule”) in 1996, there still seems to be confusion about how it affects homeowner associations. In short, the OTARD Rule prohibits restrictions that impair the installation, maintenance or use of satellite dishes that are less than one meter in diameter, TV antennas of any size, wirelessGo to Resource

While the intense drought of a few years ago has waned, many municipalities in the Front Range area still impose mandatory or voluntary watering restrictions.  Even if your city or water district does not impose mandatory restrictions, there are many things residents and your association can do to reduce the amount of water needed toGo to Resource

The number of cases alleging discrimination on race-based or sex-based violations of the Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) is legion. Under the Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA), it is unlawful “to discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services orGo to Resource

Unacceptable Behavior The condominium association’s board of directors has just approved a large special assessment to finance the replacement of an aging heating and cooling system, and owners are not pleased, to say the least.  But the decision infuriates one owner in particular.  He shouts obscenities at the board during the meeting and continues toGo to Resource

Like that guy said to “my friend” on Friday morning, early Friday morning, “you have the right to remain silent.” The same is true for board and committee members in a community association when requested to individually take action outside of the board room. From time-to-time, board members are summoned by homeowners to come immediatelyGo to Resource