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 Newsletter
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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 Newsletter
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 Newsletter
Winter is over and spring has finally arrived! For many homeowners this means that the time has come to begin thinking about home improvement projects. Installing gardens, refreshing landscaping, expanding patios, constructing sheds, and house painting are common spring and summer projects. For associations, and their architectural review committees, this could mean an influx ofGo to Newsletter
The Shopping Cart Theory – A Test of Moral Character Congratulations, you made it through the holidays! I hope you enjoyed yourself too much, laughed too hard, ate too many treats, and had another wonderful holiday season with friends and family. And, I trust you are now as thrilled as I am to have itGo to Newsletter