As fewer owners volunteer to serve, we are increasingly asked whether an association may pay its directors for their time. Board service can be a thankless job. Directors must oftentimes field owner complaints, review contracts, attend evening meetings, and make difficult financial decisions, usually for free. This is not to mention that board members sufferGo to Newsletter
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Most community associations in Colorado are either condominiums or planned developments, with nothing in between (aside from a very small number of co-ops). Despite the various types of developments we have names for, (such as townhomes, condominiums, single family detached homes, patio homes, and mixed-use communities) these developments fall under the category of either “condominiums”Go to Newsletter
Serving on a community association board is often a demanding and thankless role. Board members volunteer their time to make decisions that affect the entire community, while balancing financial responsibilities, maintenance needs, and compliance with governing documents and applicable laws. Despite these efforts, board members often face criticism from owners who may not fully understandGo to Newsletter
Board member resignations are an inevitable part of community association governance. When a director steps down mid-term, boards are often left with questions about how the resignation should be handled, whether the vacancy must be filled, and how long a replacement may serve. This article provides an overview of how board member resignations are typicallyGo to Newsletter
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the way meetings are held has changed and virtual meetings have become the norm. The majority of meetings we attend in the community association industry in any given week are virtual, held on different platforms, such as Zoom, Teams, Webex, etc. As we have become more accustomed to virtual meetings, itGo to Newsletter