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Colorado Senate to consider bill to further regulate towing industry April 24, 2024
Small business owners, apartment owners, and homeowners’ association representatives are raising concerns that the bill’s intent to require property owners to pay for most tows will result in “towing anarchy” and could drive up the costs of affordable and low-income housing. The issue caught fire last summer when Gonzales found her car had been towed, believing it was illegal. Read the article…………………………….
Gov. Jared Polis signs bill barring HOAs from prohibiting home-based businesses (CO) April 22, 2024
Gov. Jared Polis has signed a measure into law that prohibits homeowners associations from barring the operation of home-based businesses, saying it is one of his “favorite” bills this session. Under Senate Bill 134, a home-based business must still comply with an HOA’s rules and regulations around things like architectural control, parking, landscaping, and noise levels. The operation of a home-based business must also be compliant with local noise and nuisance ordinances. Read the article…………………………….
Gov. Jared Polis signs bill to protect Colorado’s home-based businesses from HOAs April 20, 2024
Gov. Jared Polis signed a measure into law that prohibits homeowners associations from barring the operation of home-based businesses, saying it is one of his “favorite” bills this session. Under Senate Bill 134, a home-based business must still comply with the HOA’s rules and regulations around things like architectural control, parking, landscaping, and noise levels. The operation of a home-based business must also be compliant with local noise and nuisance ordinances. Read the article…………………………….
Homeowners urge lawmakers to take action on bill addressing defective home construction (CO) April 17, 2024
When your home is built poorly, it can be hard to hold builders accountable, or even get repairs done. A bill moving through the Colorado legislature would make it easier for homeowners to get the fixes they need. “It’s only about having the repairs done properly,” said Janine Musser, a Colorado homeowner. Read the article…………………………….
Litigant withdraws PPP fraud suit against condo associations, clubs (CO) April 16, 2024
A Florida man is standing down on his litigation that accused dozens of Colorado condominium and homeowners associations of fraudulently collecting federal pandemic money, according to recent court filings. Plaintiff Wade Riner on April 8 withdrew his civil complaint, without prejudice, which means he reserved the right to refile the lawsuit. Read the article…………………………….
State lawmakers take steps to limit HOA foreclosures, equity loss after Colorado Sun investigation April 15, 2024
A pair of bills advancing through the Colorado legislature this year would make it harder for homeowners associations to foreclose on their members for unpaid assessments, while giving property owners a better shot at walking away with some of their equity should they lose their homes. Read the article…………………………….
Amended construction defects bill passes Colorado Senate but still lacks homeowner group’s support April 12, 2024
The Colorado Senate passed a watered down version of a contentious bill on Thursday that sponsors hope will reduce insurance costs for condominium construction in the state and spur the development of that type of housing. SB-106 would have added a right-to-repair path to resolve faulty construction issues outside of the costly litigation process and would have defined when a lawsuit is appropriate, therefore limiting the instances a homeowner might sue their developer. Homeowners would have the option to have ...

Colorado Condo & HOA Articles

FinCen Confirms CTA Applies to Associations April 24, 2024
Although many concluded that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) applies to homeowners associations, we now have verification of this. On April 18, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCen”) issued 16 new FAQs and updated two more. Under Category C, question C.10 of the FAQs, a Q&A was added confirming that CTA requirements apply to most homeowners’ associations in the country. Read the article…………………………….
Landscaping and Covenant Enforcement (CO) April 19, 2024
With spring being in full force and summer being just around the corner, we wanted to remind all Associations regarding policies, covenant enforcement and good practices as it relates to landscaping. Read the article…………………………….
Maximizing Insurance Savings: A guide to maintenance, replacement, and risk mitigation in community associations April 17, 2024
For community associations, managing insurance costs can be a challenging but crucial task. Focusing on maintenance, replacement, and risk mitigation can significantly impact insurance premiums especially when dealing with separate carriers for property and general liability insurance. Below, we explore strategies for community associations to proactively maintain and replace key elements, ultimately reducing the risk of insurance claims and maximizing cost savings. Read the article…………………………….
HB22-1137: Continuing Issues with Delinquencies and Covenant Enforcement (CO) April 17, 2024
When this article publishes, we will be about 18 months out from when HB22-1137 took effect on August 9, 2022 and made significant changes to portions of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA). The law requires associations, management companies, and attorneys to handle delinquencies and covenant enforcement in very specific ways. It required changes to already-mandated policies and resulted in additional expenses be incurred to comply with the new laws. Read the article…………………………….
Roof Preventative Maintenance for Multi-Family Communities April 17, 2024
A roofing Preventative Maintenance Agreement (PMA) is a key component in property up-keep. This article will cover the basics of roof preventive maintenance: what it is, why it’s important, and what to look for with different roofing systems. To start off, roof preventive maintenance is scheduled maintenance and cleaning designed to help maintain the overall health of a roof and remediate small issues before they can become larger issues. Why is it important to perform preventative maintenance for a roofing ...
Strategic Budgeting for Deferred Maintenance: A Roadmap for Long-Term Success April 17, 2024
Analyzing the financial health of a homeowners association is a crucial task to ensure its ability to maintain and enhance the community and common areas. For a variety of reasons, sometimes the association will be faced with deferred maintenance. Creating a funding plan to address maintenance helps establish a sustainable financial foundation. Completing an assessment of deferred maintenance is the first step in determining the current state of the community. Read the article…………………………….
When Pipes Fail & Preventative Maintenance April 17, 2024
When considering your piping systems, there are two main systems in question: Domestic Water Systems and Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV) Systems. Below are some signs of aging to look out for with each system, and how to best maintain them. In the event that systems fail, repiping is the primary option that can prove to be more cost-effective than constant repairs and can be achieved without the need for residents to move out. Read the article…………………………….
When Should You Contact an Engineer? April 17, 2024
When it comes to the reconstruction and restoration of HOA communities, the civil and structural engineers who make up a part of this niche market are accustomed to working behind the scenes. After all, there’s nothing high-profile and flashy about designing repair plans, pulling permits, or writing up engineering reports about potential issues within a community. Some recent events and current legislative attention have flipped that script around and shone the spotlight directly on the engineering side of this industry. ...

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HOA Information Office and Resource Center (Ombudsman)

CAI – Rocky Mountain Chapter
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As of March, 2011, every homeowners association organized under the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CRS 38-33.3-101 et seq.) must file an annual registration with the newly created HOA Information and Resource Center . To register your HOA

The Colorado HOA Information Office and Resource Center, housed within the Division of Real Estate, has published a number of consumer resources. They can be found on this page – click on the General Publications for HOA Members

There are additional resources for board members here

Community Association Manager Licensing Rules

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