Colorado Articles

Maintenance and Insurance-What’s the Difference and Why is it so Hard to Understand? (CO)

Understanding the difference between a maintenance obligation and an insurance obligation is a crucial part of community living. Maintenance and…

7 months ago

Discretionary vs Mandatory: When Similar Words Make a Big Difference (CO)

The language of the governing documents of an association provides what an association’s board and owners are allowed and required…

7 months ago

A ‘win for democracy’ at HOA (CO)

“Democracy is not an obstacle to tyranny.” Easy now — this is not going to get political, although the opening…

7 months ago

Homeowner Association Flood Mitigation Measures (CO)

For any homeowner, the prospect of a flood is a daunting one. With Colorado seeing over five inches of rain…

7 months ago

Modernized Lending Standards: New Fannie Mae Requirements in the Wake of the Champlain Towers Tragedy (CO)

Following the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, Fannie Mae took a significant step to modernize…

7 months ago

“Xeriscape Bill” [SB 23-178] (CO)

Have you heard of the recent “Xeriscape Bill” [SB 23-178] that was signed into law at the end of May?…

7 months ago

The Age of the Homeowner

In the community management industry, we're entering an era where homeowners and board members, the core stakeholders of every community,…

7 months ago

HOAs Cannot Prohibit Installation of Solar but can Enforce Reasonable Restrictions (CO)

For the past several years, the homeowner association (HOA) space has seen and continues to see many changes in regulation,…

7 months ago

Budget Ratification, Annual Meetings, and Owner Education (CO)

All Associations, whether pre or post CCIOA, are subject to a budget ratification process. Please refer to the Association’s individual…

8 months ago

Tips for Understanding and Interpreting Your Governing Documents (CO)

If you just got elected to the board or started managing a new community association, the first thing you should…

8 months ago