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March Survey Results
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What is your opinion of the final senate version of SB 100?
In Favor 11%
Opposed 87%
Not sure 2%
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SB 100 House Amendments from the Committee and the Floor
Amendment Will Hurt Association Enforcement of Governing Documents and Other Amendment Updates
AMENDMENTS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
On March 24, the Local Government committee passed SB 100 after adding several proposed amendments. One proposed amendment raises grave concerns for the well-being of Colorado’s common interest communities.
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So What Happens Next?
The Status Of SB 100 After The Hearing
On Friday, April 1, the full House held a second reading on SB 100 with the Local Governments proposed amendments incorporated. Several amendments offered on the floor were also passed. Several more amendments were expected to be offered as well as a debate on some of the Local Government’s proposed amendments. However, before this could happen, there was a motion for the House to adopt the amendments and for the adopted version of SB 100 to return to the Local Government committee for further considerations.
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Additional Pending Legislation Impacting HOAs
1. HB05-3211. This bill is intended to prevent secret board meetings and would require all board members to wear electronic ankle bracelets which would send out a loud audible signal to all owners whenever two or more board members came within 10 feet of each other. This bill has been nicknamed the Martha Stewart bill. This bill will also have the unintended consequence of eliminating both husband and wife from serving on the board.
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Colorado's Community Association Lienors Get Meaner – For Now
In a recent case, the Colorado Court of Appeals strengthened the lien rights of community associations to collect delinquent assessments when the first mortgage holder has foreclosed its lien on an association member’s unit. Although the defeated first mortgage company in this case will certainly appeal the court’s decision to the Colorado Supreme Court, at this point, as one commentator has written, this ruling has created a class of “meanor lienor” associations.
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Aging Members: How To Deal With Members Who Cannot Care For Themselves
As residents of a community age, associations may be confronted with the delicate and difficult question of how to handle those residents who are no longer capable of taking care of themselves. In some instances, these residents may pose a danger to other people or property - they might forget to turn off the stove or they may no longer see well enough to drive a vehicle. Associations are not care providers and their roles in dealing with aging residents are not always clear.
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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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