Molly Foley-Healy

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Happy New Year from all of us at Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne! As we begin 2014, I thought I would continue with my annual tradition of providing HOA boards with New Year resolutions for consideration. This year, please consider the following resolutions with a focus on building community and putting a halt to disputes before they…

The HOA Information and Resource Center commonly shares information on federal and state laws regulating HOAs in Colorado.  However, the Office just disseminated important information to registered HOAs relating to the recent discovery of the emerald ash borer insect in Colorado.  Since ash trees are extremely common in Colorado, HOAs are encouraged to read this communication from the Colorado Department…

Following the recall of Senator John Morse, Senate Democrats just elected Senator Morgan Carroll as the President of the Senate.  For those of you who are political junkies, you know that Senator Carroll has been a pivotal player over the years on legislation pertaining to HOAs. 

Just this past year, Senator Carroll sponsored in the Senate the…

There’s no doubt about it that the flooding in Colorado has been absolutely devastating.  In fact, insurance professionals are now classifying this natural disaster as a one thousand year flood event!  If you are in the unfortunate position of having no insurance or inadequate insurance to cover your losses, check out this FEMA Fact Sheet on Federal Aid…

As we near the end of our examination on how to constructively manage conflict in HOAs, let us take a moment to review the first three tips we have covered:

Tip #1: Be Real About What Is Bothering You

 

 

Tip #2: Listen, Listen, Listen!

 

 

Tip #3: Folks in a Conflict Must Strive to Use Neutral Language and Tone

 

 

These first three tips will be most effective if every individual engaged in the conflict is willing and committed to looking at their personal agenda, taking a moment to really listen to where the other person is coming from and to act like an adult in their interactions.

 

While utilizing these interpersonal skills should go a long way to resolving conflict, it may not be enough. As a result, the folks involved in the conflict should seriously consider the next tip:Continue Reading Constructively Managing Conflict in HOAs: Tip #4

As this series of blog entries continue to analyze what homeowners, board members and managers can do to constructively handle conflict in HOAs; we have already stressed the importance of folks understanding what is at the heart of a conflict and the importance of really listening to what the other individual is saying. However, the importance of using good interpersonal skills does not stop there.

Tip #3: Folks in a Conflict Must Strive to Use Neutral Language and ToneContinue Reading Constructively Managing Conflict in HOAs: Tip #3

For those of you who follow our Colorado HOA law blog, you know that last week I started a series of blog entries aimed at providing tips on how to constructively manage conflict in HOAs. I’m convinced that if homeowners, board members and managers keep these tips in mind, it will give everyone involved a real chance at resolving conflict before things get out of hand. 

Tip #1 from last week, was “Be real about what is bothering you.” Here is Tip #2 for your consideration:Continue Reading Constructively Managing Conflict in HOAs: Tip #2

CAI National has just published the following statement on a new Freddie Mac policy addressing delinquencies in superlien states.  Since Colorado is lucky enough to be a superlien state, this new policy will impact Colorado HOAs.  Here is what CAI has to say about the new policy: Continue Reading Freddie Mac Revises Policy on Assessment Delinquencies in Superlien States

You are probably no stranger to conflict if you have served on the board of, managed or lived in an HOA. We all assume that conflict is bad and something that should be avoided at all costs. In fact, I don’t know many folks who are actually comfortable with directly facing conflict. However, when handled properly, conflict in the HOA setting can actually be a blessing in disguise. Conflict can bring issues out into the open to be constructively reviewed and resolved. 

For conflict to be handled appropriately, both boards and homeowners must do their part. This series of blog entries will focus on important steps both parties should take when dealing with conflict. So here we go:

 

Tip #1: Be Real About What Is Bothering YouContinue Reading Constructively Managing Conflict in HOAs: Tip #1