How to Register Your HOA with the Division of Real Estate
The HOA Information and Resource Center has created a video to better assist Homeowners Associations when registering.
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HB20-1200 - Religious Symbols: Is my Mezuzah Too Big? (And What’s a Mezuzah?)
On June 30th, 2020, House Bill 20-1200 was signed into law. This bill HB20-1200 amended the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) to include protections for unit owners who wish to display religious items or symbols on the entry door or entry door frame of their unit.
De-Escalation Tips for Conflict Resolution
As we continue to observe Conflict Resolution Month here in Colorado, the HOA Information and Resource Center wants to remind you that conflict resolution is a process, not an instant solution to a dispute.
Alternative Dispute Resolution – What is Mediation?
The Mediation Association of Colorado describes mediation as a process that brings parties together to resolve their differences through discussion and problem-solving. The goal is to achieve "win-win" solutions. The mediator is a neutral third party who helps facilitate the dialogue but is not the final decision-maker, arbitrator, or judge. Mediation can resolve disputes quickly and satisfactorily without the expense, delay and anxiety of litigation.
The Grandfather Clause - CCIOA's Statute of Limitations on Certain Enforcement Actions
According to the Encyclopedia Brittanica, statutes of limitation (a legislative act restricting the time within which legal proceedings may be brought, usually to a fixed period after the occurrence of the events that gave rise to the cause of action) are generally enacted to protect persons against claims made after disputes have become stale, evidence has been lost, memories have faded, or witnesses have disappeared. Amongst common interest communities, the same holds true.
New Bill Allows Home Child Care In Homeowners' Association Communities
On July 8th, 2020, Governor Polis signed into law Senate Bill 20-126. SB20-126 amended the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act ("CCIOA") to include protections for licensed operators of family child care homes.
Political Signs and HOAs
With an election day coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3, homeowners may have already begun posting political signs in their neighborhoods.
Can They Do That? Liens in HOAs
Homeowner associations can be a great mechanism for reducing individual owner responsibilities, elevating neighborhood appearances, improving amenities and increasing property values. They can also foreclose on your home - under the right circumstances.
What CCIOA Says About Construction Defect Actions
There are lots of reasons why someone may have issues with the workmanship of a particular project. When this occurs with your painter or mechanic, the issue is typically resolved via a settlement, specific performance or perhaps small claims court. However, when the issue of workmanship is on a larger scale and the workmanship in question calls into doubt the overall condition of particular housing units, construction defect actions usually follow.