Colorado Articles

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…

9 months ago

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

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

9 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,…

9 months ago

COLUMN: Respect your local HOA board members

The “Seinfeld” TV series in the 1990s had a running joke set in “Del Boca Vista,” a fictitious condo community…

9 months ago

When the Homeowners Association Comes for Your Home (CO)

A spate of foreclosures filed by HOAs in Denver illustrate the potential risks of a increasingly common homeownership model.   Read…

9 months ago

Important Reminders Regarding Delinquency Processes (CO)

Please note the following reminders related to collections and processes:  A vote of the Board of Directors is required prior…

10 months ago

Questions Prospective Homeowners Should Ask Before Buying Into an HOA (CO)

The Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) defines a Common Interest Community as “real estate described in a declaration with…

10 months ago

Updates to MCIOA Homeowners Associations Need to Know About: Part III (MN)

As discussed in earlier in this series, there were some significant changes to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 515B, commonly known as…

11 months ago

House Bill 1137 One Year Later: The Forgotten Homeowners and Resident (CO)

On August 10, 2022, House Bill 22-1137 (“HB 1137”) went into effect. The new law at that time made significant…

11 months ago

Unlocking the Magic of HO6 Insurance

When it comes to safeguarding your condominium or townhome investment, having the appropriate insurance coverage is vital. The HO6 insurance…

11 months ago