February 2008 Education for Board Members Evening Forums February 7 What's Brewing in the 2008 Colorado Legislative Session?  6:00 - 7:30 PM Forums are held at our Arvada Office 5610 Ward Road Suite 300 (1 mile north of I-70) Classes for Board Members February 20 Outstanding Governance  6:00 - 9:00 PM Arvada Office February 28 Outstanding Governance  6:00 - 9:00 PM Fort Collins Office Registration required. Click here to register   Past Issues View Newsletter Archive Search past issues of Community E-ssentials by keyword: Energy Efficiency Measures Legislation Introduced in Colorado General Assembly by Molly A. Foley-Healy Global warming and protection of the environment are key issues in the federal government and state legislatures.  We are beginning to see some movement in state legislatures to permit the installation of solar energy panels and clotheslines in homeowners associations.  Taking this trend to a much higher level, in an effort to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels in Colorado, House Bill 08-1270 has been introduced to permit the installation of energy efficiency measures in homeowners associations across the state.  This article addresses the particulars of the legislation as it currently stands.  [FULL STORY]   Steps to Use for Successful Negotiation by Melissa M. Garcia Whenever you bring two or more individuals together, conflict is bound to occur at one time or another.  Homeowners associations are no exception to this rule.  However, conflict doesn't have to blossom into full-blown disputes.  This articles addresses steps you can take to successfully negotiate reasonable resolutions to conflict. [FULL STORY]   Do You Trust Me? by Brian E. Martin Sometimes, no matter how much we try to avoid it, disputes end up in court.  You might be surprised how much your credibility may affect the ultimate outcome of litigation.  This article addresses 5 steps you can take to ensure your credibility is an asset - and not a liability - in court. [FULL STORY]   Ways to Address Increasing Foreclosures and Delinquencies by Loura K. Sanchez Is your homeowners association experiencing financial hardship as the result of an increase in delinquencies and foreclosures?  If so, your association is not alone.  This article outlines techniques that are being used by associations around the country to deal with increasing delinquencies and foreclosures. [FULL STORY]   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 unsubscribe to Community E-ssentials, click here. To subscribe to our legislative newsletter/blog www.hoalegislate.com click here. HindmanSanchez respects the Web and the privacy of those who use it. To unsubscribe to Community E-ssentials, click here.    Published by HindmanSanchez P.C. Copyright © 2008 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 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

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