Experience has proven that a manager who takes the effort to avoid the five practices listed below benefits both from reduced liability and the increased professionalism that he/she exhibits in dealing with boards, vendors, and developers. Do not exceed documented authority to act. The contract between the manager and the association and the minutes/resolution ofGo to Resource
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It’s now winter, the season of broken pipes and water damage. In our September newsletter, we discussed how to analyze a situation when water damage has occurred, and how to develop a policy to handle insurance claims and allocation of deductibles. In this article, Part 2, we’ll dig deeper into the question of how toGo to Resource
A member of your association comes to you requesting to see the minutes from the last twelve board meetings. Another member asks for copies of all contracts the association has entered into, plus all checks written to those contractors. Yet another asks for a copy of an opinion letter from the association’s attorney. How shouldGo to Resource
Associations enter into all sorts of contracts for many types of projects – landscaping, roof repair, pool maintenance and repair, and siding, to name just a few. Many of these contracts involve large sums of money and a major amount of work. In order to protect the Association and its investment, the Association should ensureGo to Resource
The Open Meetings statute (C.R.S § 38-33.3-308) became law in July, 1995. One need only attend a board meeting or speak with a manager to observe the many interpretations of the statute. The following are intended to address and dispel many of the common myths surrounding the Open Meetings statute. Myth No. 1: The OpenGo to Resource