August 2007
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July Quick Poll Results
Does your community association regulate the ability of residents to fly the American flag?  
 23% Yes
 77% No
 

Does your community association regulate the ability of residents to fly service flags?  
 21% Yes
 79% No
 
  
Past Issues
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Details May Be “Devilish” but They’re Also Essential in RFPs and Association Contracts
If you are on the board of directors of your community association, you know that finding and retaining contractors and service providers is not always easy.  This article addresses key provisions in requests for proposals and contracts that will help your association avoid common pitfalls.
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New Jersey Supreme Court Rules on Freedom of Expression and Assembly in New Jersey Community Associations
A long awaited New Jersey Supreme Court ruling recently came down addressing whether the right of free speech and assembly applies to residents of community associations in New Jersey.  While this decision is not binding on Colorado courts, it is a good illustration of how courts in our state may view associations and the reasonableness of restrictive covenants and rules.
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A Place for Mom and Dad
As Baby Boomers are aging - so are their parents.  As a result, some Boomers are assisting their parents by creating apartments or living spaces for them in their homes.  This article addresses the trend of Accessory Dwelling Units and whether living in a community association will make it difficult to create a place for Mom and Dad to live.
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The Right to Remain Silent
Should board members become neighborhood cops?  This article addresses how boards should handle requests by neighbors to come out and resolve neighbor-to-neighbor disputes and covenant violations on the spot.
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HOA Backs Down in Upside-Down Flag Dispute
Should community association boards get involved in regulating a homeowner who is flying the American flag upside down to protest the Iraq war?  This Fox 31 News article covers how a local community association ultimately decided to handle the issue.
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Questions & Answers
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Quick Poll
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Does your association permit residents to create Accessory Dwelling Units in their homes to utilize in caring for aging parents or other family members?

Yes

No

Do you believe that community associations should permit residents to create Accessory Dwelling Units in their homes to utilize in caring for aging parents or other family members?

Yes

No


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