HOA Center

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.

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.

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.

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.

With an election ​day coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3, homeowners may have already begun posting political signs in their neighborhoods.

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.