At Altitude Community Law, it’s important that we keep our clients up to date with the most recent information in the community association industry. As part of our educational strategies, our webinars and other content will give you deeper insight into the intricacies of community association law. We believe that the right attitude stems from being well versed in the knowledge necessary for community association operations, governance, and enforcement.
Check out our ACE Webinars and educational offerings below. Or, you can also search the videos by topic on our Altitude Community Law YouTube Channel, under the playlists tab.
Dealing With Jerks
Let’s face it; people have not exactly been nice lately and most individuals seem less patient, more stressed, less reasonable, and much angrier. The result, oftentimes, being a lot ...of jerks in an association making it difficult for boards, managers, contractors, and even other owners to do their jobs and have quiet enjoyment of their homes. So, what is an association to do? Plan on attending this session for tips and insights on dealing with jerks in your community.[+] Show More
Dealing With Jerks
Let’s face it; people have not exactly been nice lately and most ...
Let’s face it; people have not exactly been nice lately and most individuals seem less patient, more stressed, less reasonable, and much angrier. The result, oftentimes, being a lot ...of jerks in an association making it difficult for boards, managers, contractors, and even other owners to do their jobs and have quiet enjoyment of their homes. So, what is an association to do? Plan on attending this session for tips and insights on dealing with jerks in your community.[+] Show More
Sneaky Governing Document Provisions That Can Bit You in the Booty
Let’s face it: nobody wants to read a 60-page declaration or a 30-page ...
Let’s face it: nobody wants to read a 60-page declaration or a 30-page set of bylaws and they probably don’t. This oftentimes includes the board members, committee members, and ...other association representatives. But there are lots of documents containing “sneaky” provisions and requirements that could make life very difficult if not followed. In this webinar we will go over actual provisions from governing documents and discuss real situations where associations got kicked in the booty because they did not read, and were not aware of, these provisions.[+] Show More
What Requires a Homeowner Vote?
Attorneys most often advise associations to check their governing ...
Attorneys most often advise associations to check their governing documents when it comes owner approval requirements. But did you know there are laws requiring owner approval of certain actions regardless ...of what the governing documents provide? This presentation will review actions association requiring owner approval so you do not accidentally make a board decision that should have been brought before the membership.[+] Show More
Insurance - Policy Exclusions and Endorsements
When it comes to insurance training, the primary focus is typically ...
When it comes to insurance training, the primary focus is typically coverage, deductibles, and claims submissions. However, the purpose of this class it to focus on the various exclusions contained ...in association policies, many of which will come as a surprise. In addition to looking at exclusions, we will also examine the feasibility of purchasing endorsements to cover these exclusions and whether such endorsements truly cover what they claim to cover.[+] Show More
Owner to Owner Disputes: When Does an Association Have to Get Involved?
How many times have you received calls, emails, or texts from owners ...
How many times have you received calls, emails, or texts from owners complaining about their neighbors and demanded the association do something about it? Unfortunately, owners often try using ...associations to address all their problems, whether actually related to an association function or not. But how do you know when the complaints require the association to actually step in and do something and when they are truly between residents and not an association issue? Attend this webinar and learn how to weed through these types of complaints and make determinations as to the level of your association’s involvement, if any.[+] Show More
Statutory Default Provisions — When Documents are Silent, what is the Answer?
Do you know that both CCIOA and the Nonprofit Act have default ...
Do you know that both CCIOA and the Nonprofit Act have default provisions that kick in when an association’s governing documents are silent? These provisions can and should be utilized by ...associations whenever possible. But what are these provisions and what do they pertain to? Join us for this informative presentation highlighting some of the most pertinent default provisions in the statues. This should make your lives much easier in the future![+] Show More
Thou Shall Not . . . A Refresher on all the Items Associations Cannot Prohibit
It seems that every year we get new legislation prohibiting ...
It seems that every year we get new legislation prohibiting associations from banning certain owner-installed improvements, making it very difficult to keep track of all the protected improvements. This ...means it’s time for a refresher! There may be some items you forgot about or didn’t realize were beyond an association’s capability to control or prohibit, so plan on attending this session if you feel you need a recap of these “unbannable” improvements or if you just want to make sure you have all these improvements on your radar.[+] Show More
AMENDING YOUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS — BEST PRACTICES
As Colorado laws continue to change, there comes a time when ...
As Colorado laws continue to change, there comes a time when associations must examine their governing documents and make certain revisions or completely rewrite them. If you have ever ...gone through a governing document amendment process, you can attest this is not a quick or easy task, and presents board with many challenges. It’s time to examine the amendment process in detail, as well as triggers for amendment, so that your association is ready to handle the process when the time comes.[+] Show More
18th Annual HOA Legislative Update
This session is an annual update that reviews significant occurrences ...
This session is an annual update that reviews significant occurrences in 2024 and the preceding 12 months, impacting the HOA world. In this session, we will review case ...law in Colorado and around the country, impacting associations. Additionally, we will review legislation presented in the 2024 Colorado legislative session targeting or effecting HOA’s. Plan on attending this annual update to stay in the loop on all the latest happenings in the HOA legal and legislative worlds, and to not get caught off-guard by new statutory requirements that may have been enacted.[+] Show More
Inspection of Records - What are Owners Entitled to See?
It’s an age-old question: what documents do we have to produce to ...
It’s an age-old question: what documents do we have to produce to owners for inspection? Unfortunately, the language of CCIOA does not make it easy to answer this question, ...which leads to perpetual confusion. In this webinar we will break down the document inspection requirements in detail to provide associations with assistance on making these determinations. If you have ever been confused about whether or not you can/should provide an owner with requested documentation, please plan on attending this webinar for clarification or a refresher.[+] Show More
Is Your Community Ready for a Disaster?
Colorado is a really exciting state—we have wildfires, hail storms, ...
Colorado is a really exciting state—we have wildfires, hail storms, tornadoes, and other natural disasters. But are you ready if one of these disasters hits your community? ...A little bit of planning before a disaster strikes can save a lot of time, money, and stress, then responding to a disaster after it hits your community, when no prior planning has occurred. So, what can your community do to prepare? Join us for this presentation where we will go over some steps you can take to prepare your association for a natural disaster. Hopefully a natural disaster never hits your community, but if it does, you’ll be ready![+] Show More
What Does the Law Require that Your Association is Not Doing?
Colorado laws contain many requirements associations must follow. Many ...
Colorado laws contain many requirements associations must follow. Many of these requirements are fairly well known and complied with, while others are less known and not always complied with. ... When associations fail to comply with statutory requirements, they are exposed to liability. But how do you comply with a legal requirement you don’t know exists? This presentation will discuss lesser known statutory requirements for associations so you can learn what you may not know and avoid liability exposure.[+] Show More
