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HB21-1310: HOA Regulation of Flags and Signs

If you’ve been following this year’s legislative session, you’ve undoubtedly heard of HB21-1310. Its stated purpose is to provide additional protections for homeowner’s freedom of expression in an HOA under the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA��).

Water Damage: Who’s Responsible?

Determining responsibility for water damage that occurs in a unit within a homeowners association is not always a simple process. �־��ȫվre are several considerations to be had and whether or not a party was negligent or irresponsible isn’t always the first question to ask.

Title Insurance - What is it and Why is it Used?

Buying a home for the first time can be a very time-consuming and complicated process. You will be dealing with many contractual and legal matters while coming across some terms and requirements that you might not be familiar with - such as title insurance. So what is title insurance, why do you need it, and who pays for it?

Real Estate Fraud Issues

Real estate fraud and scams are on the rise and consumers need to recognize them before becoming a victim.

Real Estate Broker Safety

Now that the summer home-buying season is underway, real estate brokers should take heed of safety measures for themselves, as well as for their clients. In addition to any COVID-19 health department protocols that may exist in any particular county, there are other measures that can help ensure one’s safety.

Association Committees and How You Can Make Yours More Efficient and Effective

�־��ȫվ effort and resources it takes to effectively govern a homeowners association requires collaboration and cooperation from more than one person. As such, the use of committees in community associations can be a very useful tool for accomplishing the goals of the association. However, in order to be most effective, committees should be well formed with specific purposes and guidelines for their operation.

Ways to Increase Cash Flow Without Increasing Assessments

Association finances are usually on the top of the list when homeowners are asked about what concerns them the most about their HOA. Since the only way that most association boards believe they can generate revenue is through assessments, annual increases in dues and the levying of special assessments have become the norm. However, there are some ways for an association to generate additional income that many may have not thought about.

Recognizing Discrimination in Housing

Colorado has been at the forefront when it comes to enacting fair housing laws, in fact prohibiting discrimination in housing as far back as 1959, years before the federal Fair Housing Act became law. �־��ȫվse laws were established to make sure that everyone has the same opportunity and access to choosing where they want to live and the type of housing that they desire.

Real Estate Broker Safety

Connect With Your Membership

�־��ȫվre are many ways to operate and govern a homeowners association. Some boards prefer to use a community association manager as an agent to interact with the membership and deal with day-to-day operations. Other boards may choose to be more hands on and active with governance and communication with their membership. While both approaches hold value, regardless of management style, one thing should always be at the top of your mind - homeowners associations are communities and the people who live there are your neighbors.

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HB21-1310: HOA Regulation of Flags and Signs

Water Damage: Who’s Responsible?

Title Insurance - What is it and Why is it Used?

Real Estate Fraud Issues

Real Estate Broker Safety

Association Committees and How You Can Make Yours More Efficient and Effective

Ways to Increase Cash Flow Without Increasing Assessments

Recognizing Discrimination in Housing

Real Estate Broker Safety

Connect With Your Membership

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