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July Survey Results
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Have you seen an increase in the number of delinquent owners since the beginning of the year? 50% Yes
48% No
2% Don't Know
Have you seen an increase in the number of Public Trustee foreclosures since the beginning of the year?
46% Yes
46% No
8% Don't Know
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Harassment In HOAs: Defining and Preventing Unacceptable Behavior
Many believe that society has gotten less civil and that this decrease in manners is often displayed in the association setting. But when does an angry owner’s behavior cross the line from simply uncivil to harassing? And what steps should an association take to prevent and control such behavior, whether directed towards a board member or another homeowner? To read about an association’s responsibility to minimize harassment within its community and how it can do so click below.
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Filing A ‘Notice Of Covenant Violation’ Lien
Many associations don’t realize that this valuable tool is available to help convince violating owners to resolve their covenant violations. Click below to learn about what this lien is all about and how it works.
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Collection Agencies: Easy Answers to Difficult Problems
When your association struggles with collecting assessments, a collection agency may appear as an easy answer to this difficult problem. However, turning towards a collection agency may not provide the hoped-for easy answer. Click below to read why you may want to look beyond such agencies to collect the money owed to your association.
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Top 10 Document Amendments Myths And Misunderstandings
Is your association considering – or should it be considering – amending its documents? Before making a decision, read this article to dispel any misinformation you may have about the document amendment process.
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Question & Answer
An owner, who will be out of town when the annual meeting is held, really wants to vote on an issue on the agenda so he gives his proxy to his dogwalker. Is this allowed? May an association hold back money due to a contractor to compensate for damages caused by the contractor? Does one owner have the authority to enforce association covenants against another owner? Read the full story to get the answers to these questions.
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HOA Legi-Slate Update
President Bush recently signed a bill that institutes a federal prohibition on associations banning the display of the American flag on their members property or limited common elements. Click here to read more.
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Sample ADR Policies for SB 89 Compliance
Signed into law on May 26th, SB 89 requires associations to adopt a written procedure by January 1, 2007, concerning how disputes between owners and the association are addressed. To assist you in complying with this requirement, we have posted three different ADR policies for your use. Click here to access these policies.
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Education Forums
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Lunch Forums
For Managers
September 7
Did We Really Discriminate?
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Arvada Office
5610 Ward Road
Suite 300
(1 mile north of I-70)
October 5
Can You Manage Insurance Claims?
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Arvada Office
5610 Ward Road
Suite 300
(1 mile north of I-70)
Dinner Forums
For Board Members
August 15
Success Basics for Board Members
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fort Collins Office
4703-A Boardwalk Drive
August 29
Governing Your Association Lawfully and Effectively
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Arvada Office
5610 Ward Road
Suite 300
(1 mile north of I-70)
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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