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When Dogs Run Wild – Dos and Don’ts In Controlling Pets

Filed Under Enforcement and Fines

Posted June 9, 2015

With the seeming increase in dog-related issues appearing on the nightly news, associations are faced with questions as to how and to what extent an association may regulate dogs kept in the community. Unless there is a specific prohibition contained in the association’s declaration, an association may not restrict dogs or other pets from beingGo to Resource

Rule Clean up: Why Should You Do it and How Often?

Filed Under Amending Your Governing Documents

Posted June 8, 2015

Most communities have “rules” that take on many different forms and names. For example, some communities have design guidelines, while others have rules and regulations. Still other associations use resolutions and policies as their “rules”. Regardless of what associations call their “rules”, these rules typically work in conjunction with their declarations to clarify terms, covenants,Go to Resource

What is a Common Interest Community and Why Does it Matter?

Filed Under Governance, Statutes

Posted June 8, 2015

The Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (a/k/a CCIOA) was adopted by the Colorado legislature in 1992, to govern common interest communities in Colorado. Communities that do not fall under the definition of a “common interest community” are not subject to CCIOA or any of its requirements or benefits. But what exactly is a “common interestGo to Resource

By David Closson

Association Records – What the Heck are They Anyway?

Filed Under Amending Your Governing Documents, Manager Resources

Posted June 8, 2015

Historically, confusion existed as to which association records and documents homeowners in a community association were entitled to access and copy. However, changes in the law in recent years have clarified the rights and obligations of both homeowners and associations in this regard. This article discusses associations’ corporate records and homeowners’ rights and obligations underGo to Resource

CCIOA Required Disclosures

Filed Under Governance, Legislative Updates

Posted April 22, 2015

As a board member or manager you are probably aware of an association’s responsibility to provide access to records in response to a member’s request. But did you know that an association has a direct obligation to disclose certain information to its members? Section 38-33.3-209.4 of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) requires associationsGo to Resource

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