House Bill 08-1270 is a new law which became effective on August 6, 2008, it is aimed at addressing energy conservation in homeowners associations and promotes the use of solar and wind energy generating devices by Colorado residents. View HB 08-1270 in its entirety.
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HB 08-200 concerns the expansion of prohibitions against discrimination based on sexual orientation including housing, employment, etc.. View HB 08-200 in its entirety.
The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005, which grants homeowner residents the right to display the American flag, was signed into law by President Bush on July 24, 2006. Like Colorado law, this new federal law prohibits homeowner associations from banning its members from displaying the American flag on any property ownedGo to Resource
Although the FCC adopted its Over-the-Air-Reception Device Rule (“OTARD Rule”) in 1996, there still seems to be confusion about how it affects homeowner associations. In short, the OTARD Rule prohibits restrictions that impair the installation, maintenance or use of satellite dishes that are less than one meter in diameter, TV antennas of any size, wirelessGo to Resource
(As adopted October 12, 2000) § 1.4000. Restrictions impairing reception of television broadcast signals, direct broadcast satellite services, or multi-channel multipoint distribution services and restrictions impairing reception or transmission of fixed wireless communications signals. (a) (1) Any restriction, including but not limited to any state or local law or regulation, including zoning, land-use, orGo to Resource