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March Survey Results
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Should homeowners have the right to see delinquency reports showing which owners have not paid their assessments?
54.5% Yes
45.5% No
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HB 13028: One Year Later
As reported in our April 1, 2002 newsletter issue, the Colorado Legislature last year passed legislation making it a class 6 felony for an owner in a homeowner or condominium association to violate the association's covenants. So, what's been the impact on these scofflaws who refuse to pay their assessments, maintain their yards, paint their homes, or get approval for architectural improvements?
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The Components of a Good Rule
When writing rules, boards should use simple concepts and words. If residents understand rules, they're more likely to comply with them. The following eight characteristics of good rules will help board members avoid the traps of complexity and misunderstanding.
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Utility Easements Over Common Areas and Resulting Damage
Many communities, especially those with common areas, have experienced damage to their common areas by utility companies. Generally, damage occurs when a utility company or its contractor is burying cable or running wires on the common area. This article discusses the various precautions as well as steps associations should take when utility companies are digging and if damage occurs.
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Advice for a New Board Member
You volunteered to serve your community, placed your name on
the ballot and were elected. Now you are awaiting your first meeting as a new board
member. Then you ask, “What do I do?” Here are a few tips that will help you enjoy
your time on the board and be an effective board member.
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Apathy - The Main Problem in HOAs Today?
Part 1
At the many boot camps we offer, we often hear the biggest problem facing associations is apathy on the part of owners. This two part article discusses some ways to address apathy and how to deal with some of the problems it can create.
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Additional Boot Camp 3 Scheduled for April 16
Our Boot Camp 3, Successful Covenant & Rule Enforcement, scheduled for April 15 is booked to capacity. If you are interested in attending this boot camp and have yet to make your reservations, we have added another session for Wednesday, April 16.
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Hindman to Retire??
Rumors continue to circulate that Tom Hindman, managing partner of Orten & Hindman, is retiring from the practice of law. Hindman was quoted at a recent boot camp as saying "After 25 years of practicing community association law, I think I finally got it. So from this point forward I won't be practicing anymore."
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Educational Events
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May Lunch Forum (Wheat Ridge Office): Water, Water Nowhere: The Drought and its Impact on Covenant Enforcement May 1
May Breakfast Forum (Fort Collins Office): Water, Water Nowhere: The Drought and its Impact on Covenant Enforcement May 2
Boot Camp Part 2 (Fort Collins Office): Understanding Your Governing Documents & Applicable Laws April 10 (Rescheduled from 3/20/03)
Boot Camp Part 3 (Wheat Ridge Office): Successful Covenant & Rule Enforcement April 15 (FULL)
Boot Camp Part 3 (Wheat Ridge): Successful Covenant & Rule Enforcement April 16
Boot Camp Part 3 (Fort Collins Office): Successful Covenant & Rule Enforcement April 24
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