April 2008

Governor Ritter signed HB 1270 into law on Thursday, April 24, 2008.  This new legislation amends C.R.S. 38-30-168, which has prohibited certain restrictions on solar energy devices since the late 1970s, and adds a new section to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act.  The new statutory provisions permit homeowners to install alternative energy generation devices, such as solar panels and wind generators, and other select, energy-saving improvements, despite any express prohibition of these items in the recorded covenants, conditions, and restrictions applicable to an owner’s home.  The statute will control in the event of a conflict between the terms of the recorded covenants and the legislation.  Homeowners associations and condominium associations may regulate these alternative energy devices only to the extent that the statutes allow. 
Continue Reading New Legislation Supports Homeowner Use of Alternative Energy Devices

The migration away from paper products is a hot trend these days. The benefits of such a move for a homeowners association are clear – not only does it save trees, it also saves money (less paper, postage, and storage costs). In short, being green saves green. But can an Association truly become paperless? Not yet, but as computer technology and the use of the internet become more and more advanced, the answer is closer to becoming yes. Below are some steps your Association can take to start freeing itself from the paper weight:Continue Reading The Paperless Association – Myth or Reality?