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February 1, 2002
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February Survey Results
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Has your Association or one you manage ever been sued by a homeowner regarding a covenant or rule enforcement matter?
No 72%
Yes 28%
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Talk All You Want
O&H's "New and Improved" Retainer Program
That's right - talk all you want and it won't cost you a dime! Our "new and improved" retainer program for associations includes unlimited phone calls on all matters. So now you (board members or managers) can pick up the phone and call any of our attorneys, day or night, talk as long as you want about anything you want and the cost of the call is included in the monthly retainer fee.
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How Good Are Your Contracts?
There is a world of difference between a legally satisfactory contract and one that is not. Boards that discover the value of a good contract the "hard way" will tell you it's worth the time, effort and money to have it reviewed so that it's a legally sound contract.
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Protecting Your Association's Name
Many community associations have taken great time and effort to enhance the name-recognition for their communities through the use of logos and tag lines. Many communities also have web pages that present information regarding their community to outsiders as well as to residents. Occasionally associations discover someone else, usually a homeowner, has developed a web page utilizing the exact or similar name of their community. What can communities do to protect their names, taglines and logos?
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FHA & VA Loan Approval
As you know, one of the primary roles of the Board of Directors is to preserve, protect and enhance the value of the homes or units in your community. Some condominium and homeowner associations have taken steps to make their communities more attractive to prospective purchasers by making VA and FHA financing available in the community.
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Occupancy Limits
Each City and County Differs
Do you ever wonder what the occupancy/residence standards are for your city or county. One rule doesn't apply for everyone. We have compiled a list of occupancy ordinances for many of the front range cities and counties.
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Community Associations Grappling with Rising Insurance Costs
Below is an interesting article on the multi-family insurance market after 9/11 which is taken from the monthly feature article on the CAI-New England web site. Comments from insurance professionals attending the CAI Law Seminar in Washington, D.C. last week confirm that premiums are going up 30% for associations without any extraordinary claims or loss history. Associations with significant claims and losses are seeing increases of up to 300% in their premiums.
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O&H Takes Its Show on the Road
Orten & Hindman has been invited to speak to a group of associations in the City of Aurora this month. In our 90 minute presentation, we will highlight and discuss several essentials that all Board Members should know about governing their a
associations as well as field questions relating to community associations. Aurora citizens who are interested in attending should contact the Neighborhood Reception Desk at (303) 739-7280.
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March Lunch Forum: Collecting Delinquent Assessments March 7
March Breakfast Forum (Fort Collins): Collecting Delinquent Assessments March 15
Boot Camp Part 2 (Fort Collins): Understanding Your Governing Documents & Applicable Laws March 12
Boot Camp Part 3 (Fort Collins): Successful Covenant & Rule Enforcement March 23
April Lunch Forum: Volunteer Days, Pool, Landscaping, Painting and other "Hot" Issues April 4
April Breakfast Forum (Fort Collins): Volunteer Days, Pool, Landscaping, Painting and other "Hot" Issues April 5 O&H Workshop Schedule
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