Anytime there is suspicion as to a director acting inappropriately or at least suspiciously, there are accusations of conflicts of interests. For example, I recently reviewed an email in which a director was accused of having a conflict of interest because his wife was a member of the architectural review committee. Somehow having one ownerGo to Newsletter
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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.
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If your association’s bylaws were drafted sometime before 2015, it is entirely possible they contain outdated and burdensome provisions that can hinder your association’s operations and unnecessarily increase administrative costs. For example, does your board conduct business via email or text? If so, have you checked the bylaws to see if they require unanimous writtenGo to Newsletter
Let’s face it: costs for services continue to increase and legal services are no exception. But what options do associations have to save on legal fees without exposing themselves to liability for failing to get informed on legal issues? As it turns out, associations do have some options, which involve preplanning their legal communications andGo to Newsletter
Fall is around the corner. As the season turns, many HOAs will soon be turning their attention to their annual homeowner meeting. Over the years, I have attended many homeowner meetings, some smooth and professionally run, with others chaotic and contentious. The common denominator in many of the unsuccessful meetings has been a general lackGo to Newsletter
Most community associations in Colorado are either condominiums or planned developments, with nothing in between (aside from a very small number of co-ops). Despite the various types of developments we have names for, (such as townhomes, condominiums, single family detached homes, patio homes, and mixed-use communities) these developments fall under the category of either “condominiums”Go to Newsletter