loading… One instance in which Colorado law favors transparency in homeowner associations is in the form of open Board meetings. Specifically, Section 308 of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) provides that meetings of an association’s Board of Directors are generally open to attendance by all homeowners. The spirit of the law is toGo to Resource
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loading… Is it my imagination or are people getting less patient, more critical, more demanding, and less understanding? It seems over the last few years boards have been criticized and admonished more, while being appreciated and understood less. No wonder it’s becoming more and more difficult to fill board vacancies. After all, why would someoneGo to Resource
loading… More often than not, governing documents contain restrictions on commercial vehicles, but the term “commercial vehicle” means something different to different people. Although it is clear that some vehicles are undeniably “commercial” in nature, many vehicles fall somewhere in the gray area. So how do owners know whether their vehicles will be considered “commercial”Go to Resource
loading… An association’s maintenance and insurance obligations are typically set forth in the association’s covenants. However, in many instances, simply reading the maintenance and insurance provisions of the declaration will not give boards or managers clear answers. Often times, provisions of the declaration must be cross referenced and read in conjunction, and statutes consulted, beforeGo to Resource
loading… [This Article has been updated to include changes in law effective 2021.] Short answer: Yes, an association can regulate solar panels and satellite dishes. However, an association cannot ban them in certain areas as solar panels are protected by Colorado law and satellite dishes are protected by federal law. And, the scope of theGo to Resource