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CCIOA Corner – When Does an Association Legally Come Into Existence?

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted December 1, 2011

Have you ever wondered when an association legally comes into existence? Is it when the first home is built, or is it when the development plan is approved by the County? The correct answer is neither. According to Section 201 of CCIOA, a common interest community legally comes into existence when the declaration and platGo to Resource

Meeting Moment – Using Motions

Filed Under Governance, Meetings / Action Without Meetings

Posted December 1, 2011

One of the things presidents fear most about chairing their annual meetings is when emotional homeowners raise a subject that is not part of the agenda. This action could, if not properly handled, start the spiral that sends a meeting out of control. As the meeting chair, how should you handle that moment when aGo to Resource

Is Property Damage Caused by a Subcontractor’s Faulty Workmanship an Occurrence for Purposes of a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy?

Filed Under Litigation, Maintenance & Insurance

Posted December 1, 2011

A Colorado federal appellate court recently issued a significant decision which should guide community associations and contractors to make helpful contract and insurance decisions. This court decision addressed the recurring issue of liability insurance coverage for construction projects In the recent Greystone case, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, a federal court based in Denver,Go to Resource

Considering a Receivership? Important Factors to Take Into Account

Filed Under Collections, Litigation

Posted December 1, 2011

A receivership allows an association to intercept a tenant’s rent payments. The rent payments are applied to the delinquent homeowner’s balance until paid in full. The process of the receivership is handled by the receiver, an independent third party appointed by the court. If you are interested in a receivership to collect against a particularGo to Resource

Mediation Concepts and Uses

Filed Under Complex Litigation, Litigation

Posted December 1, 2011

This article provides a brief overview of mediation concepts and uses. Mediation is a powerful and creative dispute resolution process. Associations should consider mediation as an alternative approach for resolving certain disputes that arise in their communities. Mediation is an informal process where a neutral third party helps the disputing parties to negotiate a mutuallyGo to Resource

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