Sneak Peek Services
Altitude Community Law provides a variety of legal services for Colorado associations, both general and specifically tailored to meet your association’s needs. Below are some sneak peeks of legal services we offer, but this is only a small sampling as we try to keep this page updated to reflect trending topics. If you would like to discuss any of the below or other legal services we offer, please feel free to email us at [email protected] or call us at 303-432-9999.
Recommended Policy Updates & Agreements
9 Required Policies
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-33.3-209.5 of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, an association is required to adopt nine policies. We can draft all nine required policies for a fixed fee.
Camera Policy
Prior to installing cameras in an association, the board should adopt a camera policy to address the potential liabilities that cameras create.
Collections Policy
HB25-1043 revised various sections of CCIOA with respect to the collection and foreclosure of delinquent assessments.
Collections, Covenant Enforcement, & Conduct of Meetings Policies Package
The regulation of community association collections and enforcement has been a hot topic in the Colorado legislature over the last few years. This package includes upates from 2022-2025.
Document Retention Policy
Did you know that both CCIOA and the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act provide retention timeframes for certain records?
EV Charging Station Policy
The EV Charging Stations law was introduced under SB13-126 and HB23-1233, and is now codified in C.R.S. §38-33.3-106.8 of CCIOA. The law requires the allowance of EV Charging Stations in residential common interest communities.
Flag and Sign Policy
HB21-1310, which amended CCIOA and went into effect on 09/07/2021, prohibits Associations from enforcing rules which prohibit or regulate the display of non-commercial flags or signs based on their subject matter, message, or content.
Grill Policy
Due to Colorado’s high risk for wildfires and hail damage, many insurance companies have decided to no longer insure community associations unless they adopt a Grill Policy.
Inspection of Records Policy
On July 7, 2021, Governor Polis signed HB21-1229. The bill revises various sections of CCIOA with respect to the inspection of homeowner association records and requires associations to keep available new types of records.
Insurance Claims Submission and Allocation of Deductible Policy and Procedure
With skyrocketing insurance costs and continued water intrusion claims, associations should ensure they have clear and easy-to-follow procedures in place for filing insurance claims and allocating deductibles.
Maintenance & Insurance Chart
Rather than consulting legal counsel every time a maintenance or insurance question arises, a better approach is to have us prepare a Maintenance and Insurance Chart (“M&I Chart”) for your community.
Maintenance, License, & Indemnity Agreement
This agreement is requested when an owner wants to install, or has already installed in some cases, an improvement on their property which is maintained by the Association or on common elements.
Move In/Move Out Policy
Without structure, frequent moves can cause unexpected wear and tear on common elements, improper waste disposal, and unanticipated costs for the association.
Personal Identifying Information Policy
A PII policy is necessary for associations to establish a process for the security and destruction of documents containing personal identifying information in its possession, whether in paper or electronic format.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
To minimize potential discrimination claims within your association, a Reasonable Accommodation Policy should set forth a process for requesting accommodations, reviewing the requests, and making decisions on the same.
Recommended Policies
While not required under Colorado law, the information sheet below contains a list of standard recommended policies that may be appropriate for your association.
Satellite Dish Policy
In 1996, the FCC adopted its Over-the-Air-Reception Device Rule (“OTARD Rule”) which protects satellite dishes that are less than one meter in diameter. However, the association is still allowed to adopt certain policies.
Solar Panel Policy & Agreement
Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular, so associations should be prepared to respond to installation requests.
Towing & Immobilization Policy
HB22-1314 and HB24-1051 previously createdsubstantial new towing requirements thatregulate towing carriers. On June 3, 2025, Governor Polis signed HB25-1117, creatingsimilar requirements for immobilizing vehicles.
Water Leak Policy
One of the most difficult situations for boards and managers to respond to is a water leak situation. To more efficiently determine the source of leaks and mitigate damage, associations should consider adopting a water leak policy.
Xeriscaping Policy
SB23-178 revises C.R.S. §38-33.3-106.5 of CCIOA, part of which addresses the use of xeriscape and drought-tolerant landscaping.
Recommended Governing Documents Updates
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
The Articles of Incorporation are often a document boards and managers forget to review when attempting to comply with the governing documents. And, if outdated, the Articles could be missing beneficial provisions and/or include hidden landmines and limitations.
Amended and Restated Bylaws
Over the past two decades changes in both CCIOA and the Nonprofit Act have served to supersede and supplement provisions typically contained in the Bylaws. Therefore, if you are working off of an old set of Bylaws, chances are they no longer comply with current law and/or are missing significant new requirements.
Amended and Restated Declaration
Because of its impact on the entire community’s rights and responsibilities, it is critical that an Association ensure its Declaration is up-to-date with today’s laws and reflects today’s needs and practices.
Amended and Restated Governing Documents
The key to a successful Association starts with a tailored, up-to-date set of governing documents. And, with the changes in the law over the last several decades, if you have documents that are over 20 years old, chances are many provisions are now contrary to Colorado law.
Quorum Requirement Amendment
Many associations today are running into the same problem: they can’t meet quorum to make necessary or required changes in their community. On the other hand, some associations are moving forward with the work without reaching quorum, which creates unnecessary risk for the association and the board members. Fortunately, there is a better option.
Other Recommended Services
Association Installed EV Charging Stations
With the State’s continued push to move to electric vehicles (EVs) throughout Colorado, many associations are considering the installation of EV charging stations as an added amenity.
Board Orientation Training
Holding a Board of Directors Orientation can provide a newly-elected board member with the information necessary to serve his or her community efficiently and effectively.
Insurance Cost Updates
It’s no secret that the insurance market is more difficult to navigate than ever, especially for community associations. Insurance companies are tightening their requirements, but there are changes associations can make to regain insurance eligibility and make processes easier.
Covenant Enforcement Orientation Training
Holding a Covenant Enforcement Orientation can provide newly-elected and seasoned board members with important knowledge to act efficiently and effectively when it comes to enfocement issues.
Debt Recovery Orientation Training
Holding a Debt Recovery Orientation can provide newly-elected and seasoned board members with important knowledge to act efficiently and effectively when it comes to collections issues.
DORA Registration
Associations must now report info concerning delinquencies in addition to the existing yearly registration requirements. This includes data regarding payment plans, judgments, and foreclosures that were processed during the previous year against homeowners.
Insurance Audit
Do you have questions about whether your association is over-insured? Under-insured? Not meeting statutory requirements? If so, you should have an insurance audit performed by your association’s legal counsel.
Leasing Amendment Package
Leasing causes unique problems when it comes to association governance. To avoid such problems, we recommend associations adopt leasing amendments to their documents, along with a leasing permit and application.