Community E-ssentials

June 2006 Issue 55   Volume 5 Issue 6  
In This Issue
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
SB 89 Now Law
Recent Case: Court Upholds Association's Architectural Disapproval
Don't Be So Quick To Cash That Check
Staying Informed Just Got Easier
Past Issues
Issue 54
May 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 5
Issue 53
April 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 4
Issue 52
March 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 3
Issue 51
February 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 2
Issue 50
January 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 1
Issue 49
December 1, 2005
Vol. 4 Issue 13

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry
As we enter the season of summer barbeques and pool parties, your association may be planning to hold a summer fun event of its own. Before making a decision on whether to serve alcoholic beverages at your association function, be sure to read this article. Learn about your association’s potential liability if you choose to serve or sell alcoholic beverages. In addition, this article covers how to get a license to sell alcoholic beverages as well as what type of insurance is indispensable whether you are serving or selling these beverages.
[FULL STORY]
 
SB 89 Now Law
Governor Owens signed SB 89 into law on Friday, May 26, 2006. This article provides resources to help you understand and comply with the new law.
[FULL STORY]
 
Recent Case: Court Upholds Association's Architectural Disapproval
A district court recently upheld an association’s denial of a developer’s request to demolish an existing house and replace it with one that, due to its size and height, would have negatively affected the neighborhood’s character. Read this article to see how covenants helped one association to protect the character of its neighborhood.
[FULL STORY]
 
Don't Be So Quick To Cash That Check
This article explores the increasingly common practice of writing "restrictive endorsements" on checks and explains why cashing that check could cost your association.
[FULL STORY]
 
Staying Informed Just Got Easier
We’re making it simple for you to stay current with legislative events and to access the informational resources that will aid you in compliance with the latest laws affecting Colorado HOAs. This article explains how.
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