Colorado law requires common interest communities to adopt nine “responsible governance policies” addressing processes for key association issues. While many associations may have adopted such policies in the past, the law continues to change and oftentimes requires updates to various policies. Therefore, associations should periodically review their policies to ensure they remain consistent with currentGo to Newsletter
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Despite what many individuals believe, associations are not obligated by Colorado law to provide security services or guaranty safety of their residents, guests, or invitees. Associations are not the police and do not have police powers to deal with unlawful and criminal activities in their communities. Regardless, this does not stop owners and residents fromGo to Newsletter
Let’s face it, communication among board members can be difficult; sometimes, certain directors are not residents of the pertinent associations. Other times, there are so many directors, it becomes hard to keep track of who communicated what to whom. But perhaps, the biggest breakdowns in communication are seen when directors don’t get along. Although inGo to Newsletter
Community associations often face competing priorities when it comes to governance, maintenance and risk management to name two. While most boards understand the importance of addressing these issues, deciding how to proceed is not always straightforward. Below are common challenges associations face, along with two potential solutions, and guidance on when each may be mostGo to Newsletter
Drafting enforceable association rules is a form of art. It’s an art in the sense that you have to know when it’s too much, when it’s too little, when it needs clarification, and when it conflicts with the law. For these reasons, most HOA legal practitioners recommend that draft rules be reviewed by legal counselGo to Newsletter