Community managers are invited to join us on June 29 at 1:00 to learn about House Bill 1137, what it says, what it doesn’t say, and what you need to know to take care of your communities. Register in advance for this class; it’s sure to ruin your day, but we promise to make it
Gird Your Loins: HB 1137 Becomes Law
Governor Polis signed HB 1137 into law on Friday, in spite of calls by hundreds of community members for a veto. This ambiguous, flawed, and expensive bill will go into effect on August 10. As a reminder, HB 1137 will fundamentally alter all community collection and enforcement processes, as well as require certain decisions to
1137 is Finally Final – Asking for a Veto
After a contentious session, House Bill 1137 is finally in its final form and on its way to the Governor. This bill is going to create havoc should it go into effect on August 10.
It will:
– Eliminate fines as a means of enforcement against individual, discrete behavioral violations that are easily cured and
House Bill 1040: Closures Notifications and More
The Governor signed House Bill 1040 into law last week, enshrining into law the obligation for community associations to provide notice to community members should it need to restrict access to common elements for more than seventy-two hours. While this is an appropriate, fair, and laudable goal, many other provisions of House Bill 1040 create
House Bill 1137: Draft Amendments Still Impossible
If you pay attention to this blog or are involved in Colorado community association activities, you’ve certainly seen recent news stories detailing the impacts of HOA foreclosures on residents. While most of the foreclosures in the stories arose when owners failed to pay fines after violating rules or covenants, other foreclosures occurred because the owners
On the Retirement of Mark K. Payne
In December of 2009, I was unemployed, worried that my unemployment coverage was about to end, and interviewing with anyone who needed an associate with a few years’ experience who had no idea what she was doing. Mark Payne brought me in for an interview and after a couple of hours laughing about mutual acquaintances,
Board Education – Legislative Update
With the legislative session in the rear view mirror, it’s time to discuss the changes and how they will impact you and your communities. All Board members of current clients are invited to attend our monthly education series at no cost. These classes occur every month on the third Thursday at 5:00 p.m., and are
Tell Your Legislator: Vote “NO” on House Bill 1310!
I went to school at the University of Oklahoma, four hours south of the home of the Westboro Baptist Church. The Westboro Baptist Church has been, at times, infamous for the protests its members lodge at military funerals, colleges, and large public events. Members’ signs use offensive terms for LGBTQIA+ individuals, indicate that God hates
A Childhood Dream Revived: Electronic Meeting Logistics
My most recent brush with the electoral process as a candidate occurred in 1989. I was primed and ready to be the Sergeant at Arms of my elementary school student council, and willing to campaign, press palms, kiss babies, and bribe the administration to make that dream a reality. Sure, I didn’t know what a
Don’t Blame Me! I Didn’t Vote!
Many clients are facing difficult decisions related to COVID-19. Should we open the pool? Should we waive late fees? Should we tell that owner she needs to repaint her house? Service as a director on a community association Board is never easy, but the pandemic has created stark and binary decisions that are not easy