Pursuant to the Colorado Titles and Interest Statute associations cannot prohibit or otherwise place unreasonable restrictions on the installation of solar panels on owners’ properties. Keep in mind that solar panels are not protected on general or limited common elements, so if you serve on a board of directors of a condominium community, this prohibitionGo to Resource
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We all hope to avoid conflict and to resolve disputes informally before they go to court. That is why associations are required to have written dispute resolution policies. But sometimes, a lawsuit is unavoidable. If you are a manager or board member for an association that has been sued, there are a number of importantGo to Resource
A trend that started just over a decade ago, and which has not let up since, is the desire for people to monetize their assets. Airbnb began its business in 2008. Uber popped up in 2009. Today you can rent out extra parking spaces to RV owners on Neighbor, and you can rent out useGo to Resource
About five years ago, I drafted an article influenced by a particularly hostile meeting requested for the purpose of recalling an existing board. This existing board was comprised of a group of new owners in the community that we’re concerned about how the “old guard” had been conducting business. The supporters of the “old guard”Go to Resource
Freedom of speech is the right to state one’s opinions or ideas without suffering punishment or censorship from the government. It is important to remember that associations are not the government; therefore, while many homeowners wish to express their opinions, political or otherwise, through signs, flags, and banners, associations have the absolute right (with aGo to Resource