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May Survey Results
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Should Governor Owens sign SB 100 into law or veto it?
Sign it 11%
Veto it 81%
Not sure 8%
If signed into law, will SB 100 cause or solve more problems than currently exist?
Cause more problems 78%
Solve more problems 8%
Not sure 14%
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SB 100 Now Law! Governor Signs Bill on June 6, 2005
For better or for worse, SB 100 has just become law. (Please click here to view the full text of SB 100). Although most of SB 100 takes effect on January 1, 2006, associations need to be aware that the following sections have taken effect immediately on the Governor’s signature:
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Now That SB 100 Is Law, What Does My Association Need to Do?
SB 100 is now law, and associations must now face the task of complying with its new, and often technical, requirements. To ease the pain of transition, Orten & Hindman is offering free workshops on SB 100 that cover what it says and how to comply.
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Behavior Modification - Civil Protection Orders
Community and neighbor disputes can usually be prevented, managed or minimized through open communication, facilitated dialogue where necessary, and good faith negotiation. A small percentage of disputes will persist and can lead to difficult, expensive and in some cases dangerous situations. The most serious disputes may require consideration of restraining orders, injunctions, or police involvement. Any one of these choices can be cumbersome, complicated and set off numerous unintended consequences.
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Case of the Month: Association Wins Right to Enforce Parking Restrictions on Public Streets
A Jefferson County court recently held in favor of an association seeking to enforce its parking restrictions on a public streets. The association had a restrictive covenant that prohibited the parking of pickup trucks anywhere on the association’s property. The association had interpreted this covenant to prevent the parking of pickup trucks anywhere within the community with the exception of the homeowners’ garages, as the vehicle would then be concealed from the public view. This interpretation, although never written in the Rule and Regulations for the community, had been followed by homeowners for over twenty years and written in welcome to the neighborhood letters.
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SB 100 FAQs
This month marks the first SB 100 FAQ, a new monthly feature in which Orten & Hindman attorneys answer questions on SB 100.
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The University
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Upcoming Classes:
SB 100 Seminars
June 8, 2005 - Fort Collins office
4703-A Boardwalk Drive, Fort Collins 80525
6:30 - 9:00 PM
June 10, 2005 - Longmont Senior Center
910 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont 80501
6:30 - 9:00 PM
June 23, 2005 - Fort Collins Neighborhood Resource Center
215 North Mason, Fort Collins 80521
6:30 - 9:00 PM
June 28, 2005 - Aurora Municipal Center
15151 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora 80012
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Click here to register
Manager Lunch Forums
Annual Legislative and Caselaw Update
Wheat Ridge Office
July 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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