May 2008 Education for Board Members Evening Forums June 5 All Rise, Court is Now in 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 May 7 Outstanding Covenants & Rule Enforcement 6:00 - 9:00 PM Arvada Office May 14 Outstanding Covenants & Rule Enforcement 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: Avoiding Covenant Enforcement Pitfalls by William H. Short, Esq. The goal is to get all residents to voluntarily comply with the covenant and rules.  However, at one time or another, most associations are faced with the necessity of taking an owner to court to enforce restrictive covenants.  What can be done to increase compliance and avoid costly court action?  This article discusses commonsense measures you can take to avoid enforcement pitfalls. [FULL STORY]   Water Restrictions and Xeriscaping by Trisha K. Harris, Esq. With summer right around the corner, many homeowners are in the process of installing new and improving existing landscapes.  This article discusses some measures residents can take to do reduce the amount of water needed to keep things "green" as well as what boards need to know about xeriscaping restrictions. [FULL STORY]   Checklist for Creating Reasonable Rules by Debra J. Oppenheimer, Esq Why is it so important to have "reasonable" rules? There may be a number of answers to that question, but the best answer is that reasonable rules help create community. Also, if a rule is reasonable, residents are more likely to comply with that rule. As the board considers creating or renovating existing rules, this checklist outlines a process that will help ensure that the rule is necessary, valid as well as reasonable. [FULL STORY]   A Risk-Sharing Alternative to Collection Agencies by Kevin J. Evetts, Esq. We all want easy answers to difficult problems but collection agencies may not be the answer you’re looking for.  With the growing number of delinquent accounts some associations may consider using a collection agency.  The belief is that collection agencies will be cheaper than law firms and, perhaps, get better results.  Before heading to a collection agency, read this article and discover an alternative that has the advantages of both. [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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