When there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty. –Henry M. Robert In 1863, a man named Henry Robert, an engineering captain in the United States Army, was asked to preside over a large church gathering. Captain Robert did not knowGo 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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Mortgage company public trustee foreclosure filings have generally been increasing over the last few years. Many of these homes are located in community associations. While the homeowner’s mortgage is an agreement between the homeowner and the mortgage company, there are impacts to the association when the first mortgage forecloses. Superlien: When a foreclosure is initiated,Go to Newsletter
Colorado law requires common interest communities to adopt nine “responsible governance policies” addressing processes for key association issues. While many associations may have adopted such policies in the past, the law continues to change and oftentimes requires updates to various policies. Therefore, associations should periodically review their policies to ensure they remain consistent with currentGo to Newsletter
Despite what many individuals believe, associations are not obligated by Colorado law to provide security services or guaranty safety of their residents, guests, or invitees. Associations are not the police and do not have police powers to deal with unlawful and criminal activities in their communities. Regardless, this does not stop owners and residents fromGo to Newsletter
In 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCen”) issued a temporary rule with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) pausing the requirement for U.S. companies and persons to submit beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) to FinCen. The rule was intended to serve as a temporary interim rule until a permanent rule was adopted. To date,Go to Newsletter