With the recent increase in cyber-related crimes, now more than ever it’s essential that common interest communities arm themselves with the knowledge and tools needed to prevent a cyber breach, or to quickly remedy the situation should a cyber breach occur.  Attorney Aaron Goodlock (along with attorney Dave Lee) recently presented a manager education class on cybersecurity and data privacy in HOAs.  View his article that was recently published in CAI-RMC’s magazine, Common Interests ...

The Response of HOAs in Attached Home Communities Bedbug infestations have become more prevalent in condominiums, attached homes, apartments and other high-density communities.  These pests can quickly spread between units, floors and into common areas.  They are attracted to humans and love to hide in clothing, furniture, suitcases and (not surprisingly) bedding.   When bedbugs are found in a common interest community who is responsible for the cost of remediation: the unit...

Denver voters will consider these questions as Initiative Ordinance 300 (“Initiative 300”) on the ballot for the May 7, 2019 election (along with candidates for mayor, other offices and Initiative Ordinance 301). Initiative 300 would allow anyone to use streets, parks and other outdoor property of the City: With a “right to rest” (in an “unobstructed” manner) As shelter from the elements To eat food (where food is not prohibited) To occupy a legally parked vehicle With privacy rights while occu...

Recently our firm has seen an increase in various service providers attempting to introduce new fees in the performance of their contracts with community associations.  These fees are typically introduced on an invoice, and accompanied with a short explanation that they are associated with some cost incurred by the service provider.  When assessed on a per-owner basis these fees may seem small or nominal in amount.  However, when aggregated across the community and across multipl...

Community Association Manager Licensing Bill Introduced On February 25, 2019, HB19-1212 was introduced in the Colorado Legislature to reenact the CAM licensing laws that were repealed last year and to reestablish the CAM program. HB19-1212 is substantially similar to the prior law, but there are some changes that managers and management companies should note if the bill passes: The CAM program would be extended to September 1, 2024. The Community Associations Institute CMCA/AMS/PCAM credentials...