June 2009 Education for Board Members Evening Forums July 9 Renters In the Community - Friend or Foe? 6:00 - 7:30 PM Forums are held at our Arvada Office 5610 Ward Road Suite 300 (1 mile north of I-70) Registration required. Click here to register   Past Issues View Newsletter Archive Search past issues of Community E-ssentials by keyword: Uh-oh, Our Builder Filed Bankruptcy. Now What? by Brianna L. Schaefer, Esq. In the past year, the tumbling housing market has claimed several large builders.  When these builders file for bankruptcy, subcontractors stop working, leaving unfinished homes in various stages dotting communities. Crippling liens are placed on occupied homes, clubhouses are left uncompleted and swimming pools and parks are never built.  What about the homeowners association?  This article discusses some key areas that you can focus on to help your community recover. [FULL STORY]   Paperless Board Meetings by Kristen N. Dillie, Esq. The long-lived dominance of paper in the workplace is coming to an end. In just a matter of years, we can safely expect that most businesses will largely operate in a paperless fashion. The big question is, how do companies transition to a paperless environment without skipping a beat?  This article provides information to associations looking for ways to make changes to help the environment starting with board meetings. [FULL STORY]   Finding The Gold by Loura K. Sanchez, Esq. Getting a judgment against a delinquent owner is usually the easy part.  The challenge comes from being able to collect.  How can you and other board members help the process?  This article outlines a few pieces of key information needed to help get your association the money. [FULL STORY]   HindmanSanchez BOOM Line - Resource for Collections Questions During these trying financial times, the BOOM Line is your #1 resource for getting more bang from your association's collections efforts.  The 3rd Wednesday of each 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.        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 © 2009 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 one of our attorneys. 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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