May 2009
Education for Board Members
Evening Forums

May 7
Governing Documents: The Time to Change Is Now
6:00 - 7:30 PM

June 4
Ins and Outs of Reserves and Reserve Studies
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 20
Board Member Basics
6:00 - 8:00 PM • Arvada Office

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Past Issues
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Self Help
by Debra J. Oppenheimer, Esq.

It may seem easier to go on to a property and correct a covenant violation yourself.  Can you?  Even if you have legal authorization, should you?  Read this article for the risks and rewards of using that authorization to go onto someone else's property to resolve a covenant violation.
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Association Legislation Moving Quickly Through the Legislative Process
by Molly A. Foley-Healy, Esq.

HB 1359 titled "Concerning the Governance of Common Interest Communities Under the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act," is the result of constituent concerns received by Representative Kerr on association reserve studies, qualifications of committee chairs and dissemination of information to members of association boards.  This is the most significant bill introduced during this legislative session directed at homeowners associations and has been moving quickly through the legislative process.
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Going Green
by Trisha K. Harris, Esq.

Green is everywhere these days--in the news, politics, fashion, and even technology. You can hardly escape it on the Internet, and now you can even enjoy eco-friendly entertainment 24 hours a day on the Planet Green Network. How can your association reduce it's carbon footprint? This article discusses some ways community associations can be proactive in creating or encouraging green communities.

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Xeriscaping and Covenant Controlled Communities
by Keith A. Gantenbein, Esq.

The eco-friendly movement we're experiencing has created many new laws and measures that have been enacted to encourage more earth friendly practices.  But how do some of these laws impact your homeowners association?<
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Introducing the HindmanSanchez BOOM Line
During these trying financial times, the BOOM Line is your #1 resource for getting more bang from your association's collections efforts.  Beginning May 20th, and continuing every 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM you can speak with one of our collections attorneys regarding your general collections questions - FREE.  Simply call 303.991.BOOM (2006).  BOOM - your power line to surviving collections.     
  
Understanding Your Collections Status Report
by Loura K. Sanchez, Esq.

Understanding what is happening with your association’s delinquent accounts is probably one of your board’s top priorities in these tough economic times. At HindmanSanchez, we provide several tools for you to use to help you understand and manage the financial assets of your association. Our collection status reports and our new BOOM Line are two of those tools. Click full story to learn more.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Steve Susman, the winner of our client survey drawing.  We would also like to thank all that responded to our survey.  The feedback we received from the survey is key to helping us continue to provide you with the service and tools you need for a successful community
 

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