July 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: Collection Policy Checklist by Brianna L. Schaefer, Esq. A well-drafted collection policy provides a road map and checklist to guide the board and the manager in handling delinquencies. It clearly sets forth a step by step process and specifies each individual’s role. It also provides a mechanism for the exercise of discretion where unforeseen circumstances such as loss of employment, illness, or death of a wage earner call for compassion in negotiating a payment arrangement. Here are some provisions you may want to include: [FULL STORY]   Swimming Pools and Playgrounds Legal Check Up by Debra J. Oppenheimer, Esq. With summer here its time to make sure that your Association pools and playgrounds are ready for action.  Most associations do not perform legal checkups however, with the proliferation of lawsuits and regulations, there are sound reasons for doing so.  An association interested in performing a swimming pool or playground legal checkup should consider the following: [FULL STORY]   Special Assessments During Our Hard Times by Adam R. Newhouse, Esq. Over the past year Homeowner’s Associations have faced a new challenge responding to the current economic crisis. Increases in the number of delinquencies have created a hardship for many associations who are forced to stray from the projected budget due to a lack of resources to fulfill their needs. What tools does do the governing documents provide associations? This article discusses one option available to associations - special assessments. [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 © 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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