July 2007
Education for Board Members
Evening Forums

July 12
Legislative and Case
Law Update
6:00 - 7:30 PM

August 2
Have You Missed the Boat on Amendments?
6:00 - 7:30 PM


All forums/classes
are held at our
Arvada Office
5610 Ward Road
Suite 300
(1 mile north of I-70)

Click here to register
  
June Quick Poll Results
Does your association regulate the installation of solar panels?  
 35% Yes
 48% No
 17% Don't know

Have the homeowners in your association ever taken steps to remove a member of your Board of Directors?  
 22% Yes
 70% No
   8% Don't know
  
Past Issues
View Newsletter Archive

Search past issues of Community E-ssentials by keyword:
Top Traits of Great and Effective Board Members
Are you a member of the board of directors of your community association?  Do you manage an association and work closely with the board of directors?  Are you a homeowner who likes to keep apprised of association issues and interacts with the board of directors?  If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you probably have an opinion on what constitutes a poor, good or great board of directors.  Julie Adamen, President of Adamen, Inc., who has worked with boards of directors in a variety of capacities discusses what she believes characterizes "Great Boards" in this article Top Traits of Great and Effective Board Members.
 [FULL STORY]
 
Flying Old Glory – Patriotic Expression in Community Associations
The 4th of July is almost here and it's the traditional time for Americans to display their patriotism and support for the American troops by flying the American and service flags.  However, in this time of war - patriotic expression is not limited to Independence Day.  Does your community association promote patriotic expression?  Did you know that Colorado and federal law outline how associations are permitted to regulate patriotic expression?  This article discusses how Colorado and federal law ensure that residents of community associations are permitted to fly the American and service flags - while allowing associations to create and enforce reasonable guidelines pertaining to flags and flagpoles.
 [FULL STORY]
 
Landscapes and Architectural Review: Creating a Positive Experience and a Beautiful Community
"Summertime and the living is easy."    So how do we go about keeping it that way in community associations?  One way is to ensure that the architectural review requirements and procedures are handled appropriately.  This article addresses how associations can go about creating a beautiful community in a collaborative, constructive and positive way. 
 [FULL STORY]
 
Ombudsman, Mediator, Arbitrator, Educator: Does Illinois Need Someone to Deal With Condo Disputes?
This article, published in the Chicago Tribune on June 17, 2007, takes a look at issues state legislators across the country have been debating over the past few years.  Do states have any role to play in disputes between homeowners and their community associations?  Should states create mediation or ombudsman programs to address issues in community associations?  Does education do the trick?  If you are interested in these questions -  in addition to reading this article -HindmanSanchez will be monitoring activity on these issues in state legislatures during 2008 and will provide updates of interest on HOA Legi-Slate.
 [FULL STORY]
 
Questions & Answers
[FULL STORY]
 
Quick Poll
bod
Does your community association regulate the ability of residents to fly the American flag?

Yes

No

Does your community association regulate the ability of residents to fly service flags?

Yes

No


HindmanSanchez

To learn more about HindmanSanchez's services, visit our website at www.hindmansanchez.com
To contact us or to submit a question, email us at hoa.law@hindmansanchez.com
To subscribe to this newsletter click here.
To subscribe to our legislative newsletter/blog www.hoalegislate.com click here. 
  
Published by HindmanSanchez P.C.
Copyright © 2007 HindmanSanchez P.C.. All rights reserved.
 These materials have been prepared by HindmanSanchez P.C. for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Internet subscribers and online readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Please do not send us confidential information until you speak with one of our attorneys and get authorization to send that information to us. If you wish to initiate possible representation, please contact Tom Hindman or Loura Sanchez. 		Tell A Friend
Additional Resources:  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
Powered by IMN™