The terms “energy” and “efficient” are used every day in all aspects of life, both on a local and global scale. Homeowners associations are not immune from these terms or their application. The Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA“) contains an entire section (106.7) that addresses energy efficiency measures with respect to associations. The termGo to Resource
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There are certain things in life we do at certain times of year: New Year’s resolutions, flu shots in the fall; holiday shopping in the winter. Did you know there are certain to dos that should occur at particular times when handling delinquencies? Add these to your annual calendar each year to be sure youGo to Resource
As Colorado associations continue to struggle with exponentially increasing insurance premiums and wind/hail deductibles, boards and community managers alike struggle to find ways to ease the financial struggle. Whether the relief comes through document amendments pushing more insurance obligations onto the owners, or continuing to increase deductibles, the relief is oftentimes short-lived. However, another optionGo to Resource
Regardless of the type, size, or location of a community, associations face legal issues that require them to seek legal advice. When an association reaches out to its attorney for advice, the information provided, and the actual communication providing such information, is considered attorney-client privileged. The attorney-client privilege is a common law doctrine, going backGo to Resource
In order to effectively run a community, board members and managers must be familiar with that association’s governing documents because, in most cases, failure to follow the governing documents exposes the association and its directors to liability. Additionally, it is imperative to become familiar with the current practices of your association to ensure smooth andGo to Resource