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We do not get to choose who will be in our families. In other situations like work or school, we are thrust into communities where the concept of “getting along” is required of us. This is especially true in a neighborhood where a community association is the governing body responsible for the management and upkeep […]
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 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 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 ReadingAs Part 1 dealt with the rights and responsibilities of homeowners, Part 2 will outline the Rights of Community Leaders and the Responsibilities of Community Leaders. This information comes from CAI’s (Community Association Institute) President’s Club. Sentry Management encourages the continuing education of both Board Members and Homeowners through on-going, positive communication. Many owners may […]
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