Attorneys representing homeowner associations are often asked about the requirements and procedures for taking meeting minutes and preparing agendas. This is especially true for self-managed associations with volunteer boards who may have less experience organizing and conducting meetings. This article discusses some of the legal requirements as well as best practices as they pertain toGo to Resource
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Running an association meeting can be stressful, especially if you know a hotly contested issue or election will be on the agenda. Regardless of what type of meeting you anticipate, here are some tips for running a successful meeting: DO know what kind of meeting you are having. While this may sound basic, it isGo to Resource
In this day and age, it seems boards are receiving more and more requests from owners for special. Whether these requests are for the purpose of removing directors, voting in new directors, or just to discuss a particular issue, owners are not shy about making such demands. Many associations, when in receipt of such demand,Go to Resource
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
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