HOA Center

Meetings, Notices and Agendas: What are the rules?

One of the most common questions the HOA Information Center is asked is “Doesn’t my association have to provide notice of that?” Well, that depends on what “that'' is. The majority of meetings that will take place in an HOA are Board meetings.

Cigarettes, Cigars and Marijuana: Smoking in HOAs

We’ve all been there. You’re outside, maybe in a park, and you get a whiff of someone’s cigarette. If you’re one of the more than 38 million Americans who smoke, you may not think twice about it. But if you’re one of the other 290 million Americans who don’t smoke, then it’s likely offensive to you. Smelling smoke in a park is one thing, but what if you’re in your townhome living room watching TV?

What is your Association Doing to Protect its Members?

The first week of March is National Consumer Protection Week. During this time, consumer protection agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission and the Division of Real Estate will be helping people understand their consumer rights and make well informed decisions about finances and the sharing of personal information.

What is a Nuisance and What Can You Do About Them?

As we all know, living in a homeowners association has many benefits. Unfortunately, at times, it may also present some detriments. One of the most glaring is the possibility that a neighbor may do or not do something which ends up being a nuisance to others in the community. When this happens, it is only natural for those affected to feel frustrated and annoyed.

New Year, New Maintenance Schedule

As we ring in the New Year, it is an ideal time to think about planning for the regular maintenance of your community. Besides providing a gameplan for your community’s leadership, a well made maintenance plan will be able to provide your association with many benefits

What CCIOA Says About Voting and Annual Disclosures

If you’ve never lived in a homeowners association before, you may be surprised to learn how much authority the association’s Executive Board has in making decisions for the community.

Did you know the Division of Real Estate Has a YouTube Channel?

Have You Been to the Division's YouTube Channel? It's new, but growing fast! You'll find lots of HOA Forums to view as well as some educational and instructional videos.

The Importance of HOA Registration: Can it Affect Revenue?

Section 38-33.3-401 of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) requires every unit owners' association to register annually with the director of the Division of Real Estate.

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.

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.