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One Court Has Said Associations Can Bar Smoking in Owners’ Units – Will Others Follow?

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Posted September 17, 2011

Smoking in Owners’ Units — Will Others Follow? Anti-smoking activists and some community association attorneys have been predicting that it was only a matter of time before the courts would allow communities to bar smoking entirely – not just in common areas, but inside individual homes. A Colorado District Court recently did just that. TheGo to Resource

Legal Basis for Covenants and Rules

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Posted September 17, 2011

Statutory Legal Basis – CCIOA Association’s Governing Documents Articles of Incorporation Bylaws Declaration General Powers (e.g., broad powers to enact rules) Specific Powers (e.g., prohibition against satellite dishes) Pre-Enforcement Process (e.g., ACC) Rules and Regulations Guidelines SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF RULES Rule must relate to purpose of association and purpose sought to be achieved byGo to Resource

Holiday Decorating: A Time to Build Community Spirit – Not Stomp on It

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Posted September 17, 2011

It’s already early October, which means that Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza and New Years are fast approaching. With some of these holidays comes a real desire by residents in community associations to celebrate by decorating their homes. Holiday decorating can be a great way to build community spirit in associations or can be aGo to Resource

Getting Prepared for Summer and Requests to Xeriscape

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Posted September 17, 2011

While it may seem too early to be considering summer issues at your association, now is the perfect time to reflect on what may be coming. This year with money still tight, high water bills may cause many within your community to try xeriscaping alternatives to help defray those costs. If you recall SB100 invalidatedGo to Resource

Filing A ‘Notice Of Covenant Violation’ Lien

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Posted September 17, 2011

What Is A Notice Of Covenant Violation Lien? A Notice of Covenant Violation is filed with the Clerk and Recorder against the property of an individual whose property is in violation of an association’s covenants. It works much like an assessment lien by placing anyone considering the purchase of the property on notice that theGo to Resource

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