The Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) is the statute common interest communities in the state of Colorado. One of the topics addressed by CCIOA is meetings, which are required to be open to attendance by its members or their designated agents. This requirement has led to questions concerning the obligation of an association toGo to Resource
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What To Do If Your Association is Sued
First, take a deep breath. Second, remember that associations should seek to avoid disputes and lawsuits wherever possible through effective communications, fair dispute resolution practices, and good governance. But in our litigious American society, it is a fact of life that lawsuits are filed by, and against community associations. When the association is on theGo to Resource
Preserving Evidence – What Does it Mean and How do you do it?
This article summarizes the reasons why community associations need to have systems in place for preserving evidence. Associations are routinely involved in disputes, claims and litigation, such as accidents, covenant enforcement, construction defects, assessment collections and contract disputes. Recognizing this reality, associations must have internal systems and controls to preserve information, data and documents whichGo to Resource
Essential Documents in a Collection Trial
Has your association been involved in a collection matter that went to trial? Very few of our collection cases make it to trial, but when they do, it can be unnerving for board members and managers because it may be unfamiliar territory. This article will address the documents that are essential in a collection trial. Go to Resource
Depositions: What are They?
A Deposition is one of the most useful tools employed during the litigation of a case to gather information. It is the oral testimony of a witness, usually the opposing party, which is reduced to writing for later use in court or for discovery purposes. Depositions are a vital part of the discovery process inGo to Resource