Drafting enforceable association rules is a form of art. It’s an art in the sense that you have to know when it’s too much, when it’s too little, when it needs clarification, and when it conflicts with the law. For these reasons, most HOA legal practitioners recommend that draft rules be reviewed by legal counselGo to Resource
Newsletter
At Altitude Community Law, it’s important that we keep our clients up to date with the most recent information in the community association industry. As part of our educational strategies, our newsletters and blogs will give you deeper insight into the intricacies of community association law. We believe that the right attitude stems from being well versed in the knowledge necessary for community association operations, governance, and enforcement.
Below, check out the most recent news and in-depth insight by our Altitude Team:
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the way meetings are held has changed and virtual meetings have become the norm. The majority of meetings we attend in the community association industry in any given week are virtual, held on different platforms, such as Zoom, Teams, Webex, etc. As we have become more accustomed to virtual meetings, itGo to Resource
Unexpected expenses arise; deferred maintenance occurs; life happens. When life happens to an association it usually happens on a large scale. This can leave an association scrambling for funds. While there are several funding options such as increases in annual assessments, one-time special assessments, use of reserves funds, or a bank loan, not all optionsGo to Resource
Homeowner association foreclosures have been the target of reform legislation since the 2022 session due to the highly publicized (and criticized) situation in Green Valley Ranch in 2022. House Bill 22-1137 specifically targeted HOA collection and foreclosure procedures with the alleged aim of keeping people in their homes and preserving equity. These legislative changes causedGo to Resource
Parking is a never-ending issue in many communities, especially those located in cities or high-volume tourist areas. Towing unauthorized vehicles is one option, but many associations do not wish to remove owners’ property from the community. Vehicle immobilization, which includes but is not limited to, booting and installation of barnacles and wheel clamps, is anotherGo to Resource