June 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 September 25 Creating Functional Boards 6:00 - 9:00 PM Arvada Office October 8 Creating Functional Boards 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: Do Your Fines Work? by Elina B. Hindley, Esq. Does your association impose fines for covenant and rule violations?  Are the fines motivating owners to comply with the covenants and rules?  Or do they pay the fine and continue to be in violation?  If your community is not getting the results it is seeking it may be time to review your fine system.  This article provides some key indicators (and problem shooters) to help ensure your community is getting the most out of its fine process. [FULL STORY]   Top 5 Defenses in Collections & How to Beat Them by Eric R. McLennan, Esq. Homeowners' personal obligations to pay assessments in a timely manner are absolute under most recorded Declarations and Covenants.  Most homeowners comply; some are delinquent but either pay off their balance or enter into a payment arrangement; and a few find themselves headed to court.  On those rare occasions when delinquent homeowners get to court, there are 5 common defenses our collection attorneys see raised in response to the collection lawsuit.  Here are the top defenses and suggestions on how your association can over come them. [FULL STORY]   Variances in the Architectural Review Process by Melissa M. Garcia, Esq. Now that the weather is getting warmer, many homeowners are beginning home projects such as painting, installing sheds and more.  As a result, the Architectural Review Committee of your association may be experiencing an increase in requests from homeowners.  It is the job of the ARC to ensure the requests are processed uniformly.  But what if a "special" situation arises?  Before granting a variance, the committee should consider the following steps. [FULL STORY]   6 Ways to Silence the Barking Dog by David A. Firmin, Esq. Don't let a barking dog get in the way of a great summer evening.  Here are six solutions to get peace and quiet in your community. [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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