Boards and managers often face a tricky question: what happens when a homeowner wants to make an improvement that affects the common elements? Or what happens when an owner wants to make an improvement that, all things being equal, would become the maintenance obligation of the association? Whether it’s installing solar panels on a roof,Go to Newsletter
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38-33.3-102. Legislative declaration.(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows: (a) That it is in the best interests of the state and its citizens to establish a clear, comprehensive, and uniform framework for the creation and operation of common interest communities; (b) That the continuation of the economic prosperity of Colorado isGo to Newsletter
Contracts and community rules are common documents for a homeowners association. Whether your Association is hiring a community manager, landscape provider, painting company, accountant, pool maintenance service, or contractor for community repairs; a form agreement may be provided by the contractor to the Association. Additionally, the Association’s governing documents typically include written rules. When allegedGo to Newsletter
What is the year’s hot topic? Special meetings! Special meeting requests from owners have been coming up quite a bit this year, and oftentimes boards do not know what to do when receiving such a request, and as a result do not take the proper statutorily-required steps upon receipt. A special meeting demand may involveGo 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