Community E-ssentials

May 2002 Issue 6   Volume 1 Issue 6  
In This Issue
Underground Utility Notification
Special Districts and Metropolitan Districts
The Swimming Pool Legal Checkup
New Website Content
Orten & Hindman is Now E-Filing
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April 1, 2002
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31% Perry Mason
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13% Ally McBeal

 
Underground Utility Notification
Colorado state law regarding excavation requirements has caught the attention of landscaping contractors and other contractors who move the earth in any way. Although statutory utility notification requirements have existed for a number of years, the civil penalties for failing to comply with the law have recently been increased substantially. This statute has significance for associations also.
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Special Districts and Metropolitan Districts
What are they, What do they do and How do they impact Associations?

What are these Districts? What do they do for a community? How do they impact associations? For a complete primer of what these districts can do for your community and how your association can benefit from these districts, please read on.
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The Swimming Pool Legal Checkup
A Legal Viewpoint of Swimming Pool Care

The swimming pool season is fast approaching and unfortunately there is work to be done. If your association has a pool you should consider conducting a swimming pool legal checkup. This article addresses reasons why.
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New Website Content
We are continually adding new articles, forms and checklists to our website in an effort to provide clients and managers with the most current information available. The following is a partial list of content added to our website in the past several months:
 
1. Sample Collection Policy [click here]
2. Sample Release and Indemnification Agreement
    for use in Association Activities. [click here]
3. How to Avoid the Mechanic Lien [click here]
4. Occupancy Limits [click here]
5. The Credible Witness: How to Prepare
    and Testify in Court [click here]
 
Orten & Hindman is Now E-Filing
Orten & Hindman is happy to offer its clients the ability to electronically file documents and pleadings in District Court cases. This will allow us to more efficiently handle your cases. In addition, this service permits you to receive copies of filed documents electronically as well as in the form of an e-mail from Lexis Nexis - Court Link and will indicate in the e-mail that it is being sent by Orten & Hindman. Please feel free to call any of our attorneys if you desire additional information or have any questions.
 
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May Lunch Forum: Just Do It . . . Fines and Violation Hearings May 2

May Breakfast Forum (Fort Collins): Just Do It . . .  Fines and Violation Hearings May 3

Boot Camp Part 1: Understanding Your Legal Duties & Responsibilities & Avoiding Liability May 8

Boot Camp Part 4 (Fort Collins): Governing Your Association Lawfully & Effectively May 14

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