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A strong committee structure can play a significant role in the success or failure of a community association. Information, ideas, opinions and reports contributed by committee members can be a major factor in the quality of decisions made by the Board of Directors and the subsequent direction the community association takes. It is through committee […]
Continue ReadingAfter 25 years in this business, we still hear the same excuses for not wanting to make Reserve contributions – and high on the list is “We don’t expect to be here in the future, so we don’t want to make contributions towards that future expense”. On the surface, that seems very fair and reasonable. […]
Continue ReadingIf there are two areas that cause the most trouble for community association boards, it’s arguably parking and pets. When speaking about the latter there are great passions on both sides, as the issue of pets is a serious, if not downright contentious, matter for many community associations. Just because there are guidelines spelled out […]
Continue ReadingCongratulations, on your election to the city council! No, wait – it’s your association’s board of directors, isn’t it? Not such a stretch of the imagination to make the comparison. While the board’s structure is “technically” more corporate, the city council analogy is probably more realistic. Anyone who has ever been to a council meeting […]
Continue ReadingThe past decades have seen an explosion of community associations in the United States. It’s estimated that more than 50 million Americans now live in homes that are part of a community association, and that four out of every five new housing starts will be part of a community association. It’s no wonder that many […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
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