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The vast majority of cases before any court are argued and settled by using precedent. In other words, if some judge already made a ruling which supports a case then there is precedent to rule the same way. In some regard, this use of precedent also works with state laws. Case in point: Colorado House […]
Continue ReadingThere’s an old saying that goes “good fences make good neighbors.” The philosophy behind that adage is that we can all get along better when we mind our own business. That might prove challenging when you are sharing common areas with other people such as in a condominium complex. Not only will you be sharing […]
Continue ReadingServe in the role of HOA president is not an easy job. It is one that requires exemplary leadership skills in chairing meetings. Many HOA is registered as nonprofit corporations and, in turn, the president can be considered as the CEO of the company (which serves, of course, on a voluntary unpaid leave). Perhaps most […]
Continue ReadingSELECTIVE CCR ENFORCEMENT If you’ve served as a member of a community association‘s Board of Directors for any length of time, chances are you’ve heard the term “selective enforcement” when you have attempted to enforce the covenants. There is good reason for this: the selective enforcement defense is one of the most commonly used defenses […]
Continue ReadingThere are certain communities which have formed a community association to provide for ongoing upkeep and maintenance. The board members are to follow the mandates set forth in that community’s CC&Rs. But what happens when the board loses its members? Can they still function? This is a challenge that is faced many HOAs across the […]
Continue ReadingThroughout most of the year, a HOA President is the focal point for scheduling meetings, conducting business and setting the agenda for the association. However, around tax time the HOA Treasurer – working in concert with the board’s community association manager – becomes very important. Most community associations are set up as a corporation. However, just because these […]
Continue ReadingIn our first post on HOA maintenance projects, we discussed the right way to budget for and determine the need. The next step your association has to go through is a formal process to plan the project according to its CC&Rs. One of your HOA’s board members should serve as the de facto project manager, […]
Continue ReadingA civilized society can only function properly when the inhabitants live by a set of rules set forth by that society. If you become a homeowner or resident that is part of a community association then you will be governed by a specific set of rules spelled out in the Covenants Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs). […]
Continue ReadingThere are so many factors that go into running a successful association that listing them could prove exhausting and counterproductive in the area of reader interest. However, an association would not even need to consider this list without first having community involvement. How do you promote this “community involvement?” There are numerous ways to recruit […]
Continue ReadingAuthority, Structure & Responsibility The foundation for any non-profit corporation committee is typically found in the Non-Profit or Business Corporation Act of your respective state. Another source of authority is usually found in the association’s bylaws. An example of such language might be as follows: “The Board of Directors may, by resolution, designate one or […]
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