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February Survey Results
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Do you support the education stipend for board members?
Yes 62.50%
No 30.00%
Undecided 7.50%
Do you support the annual owner orientation?
Yes 77.50%
No 15.00%
Undecided 7.5%
Do you support the annual disclosures?
Yes 85.00%
No 7.50%
Undecided 7.50%
Do you support the policies and procedures requirement?
Yes 77.50%
No 10.00%
Undecided 12.50%
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SB 100 Passes in the Senate
SB 100 Update
On Monday, February 28, 2005, the Senate passed SB 100 on a 21-14 vote. There were a number of amendments that passed and are now a part of SB 100. The bill now goes to the House where it has been assigned to the Local Government Committee and will go through a similar process as it did in the Senate.
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7 Ways Associations Can Manage Risk Associated With Insurance
With increases in insurance costs many associations are looking for ways to reduce claims thereby reducing insurance costs. The best way to approach claims reduction is by better managing the risks. This can be done through resolutions, document amendments and policies of the board. The checklist below provides 7 ways that associations can manage risk.
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Working From Home...Home Occupations and Residential Use Restrictions
You are on the board of directors of your homeowners association. One of your neighbors has a home office which she works out of when she has no client meetings scheduled. Another neighbor runs a daycare of sorts for some of the working mothers in the neighborhood. The newest resident of the community has just posted a sign on the fence surrounding her corner unit that announces that she is a massage therapist and “walk-ins” are welcome. How should you and the rest of the board members handle the increasing business use of the residents’ homes?
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Case of the Month: O&H Successfully Recovers Unpaid Developer Assessments for Associations
Orten & Hindman recently resolved several disputes involving unpaid developer assessments. These assessments accrued during the communities’ construction phases as well as their transition periods during which the communities shifted from developer to homeowner control.
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Q & A
Each month we answer legal related questions asked by our readers.
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The University
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Upcoming Classes:
School of Association Leadership
BOD 202-Governing Documents and Statutes: What You Need to Know
Wheat Ridge Office
April 13, 6:00pm - 9:15pm
Click here to register
Manager Lunch Forums
Designing Successful and Workable Architectural Guidelines (offered at no charge)
Wheat Ridge Office
April 7, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Click here to register
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Community Associations Institute
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The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a nonprofit organization that provides education and resources to community associations. To find out more about CAI visit www.caionline.org
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