Whether it’s a slip and fall in the community or an upset owner who did not get his architectural request approved, there are numerous situations that can lead to the filing of legal action against an association. And if such association is not adequately insured, a legal action could literally bankrupt a community. So howGo to Resource
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A Colorado federal court judge recently issued an important decision addressing community association insurance issues. We expect this decision will assist community associations to secure insurance benefits under liability policies where claims are made alleging inadequate repair and maintenance. Commercial general liability (CGL) insurers occasionally deny any obligation to provide a legal defense or toGo to Resource
With the increase in use of the internet for the posting of blogs, the reputation of it is now more critical than ever to protect the Association’s name and in some cases trademarks from harm. Disgruntled owners can now, very easily place all of their grievances on line with great ease. In communities that surviveGo to Resource
In the last few years the economic downturn has hit community associations in many forms. We have seen more and more developers filing bankruptcy or otherwise leaving communities in the lurch. One fallout is that at times, the developer still sits on the board and the period of declarant control has not expired, but theGo to Resource
Community association managers and board members are often troubled by how ill-prepared new members are for community life. New members who are inexperienced about life in community associations may have a hard time adjusting and may cause a variety of legal problems. Educating them might be your best defense. Many new members come from privateGo to Resource