As state legislators struggle to develop a cohesive approach to construction defect reform in Colorado, several cities continue their efforts to address this at the local level. Despite recent statements by the Governor advocating a state-level approach, local municipalities are still considering whether to take this on. Most recently, the City of Longmont announced that […]
Colorado Governor Supporting Construction Defect Reform Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper recently called upon the state assembly to continue bipartisan efforts to address construction defect reform in 2016. Based on the Governor’s comments, Coloradans will once again see bills introduced to try to balance the interests of builders, owners and HOAs. According to the Governor, the […]
Unlicensed HOA Manager Community Association Managers and HOAs beware! Nearly 6 months after community association managers were required to be licensed, the State is taking action against individuals and management companies that have yet to meet the requirements of the new law. As of July 1st, 2015, State law requires individuals and companies that manage […]
Colorado Springs is taking construction defects to a municipal level. In council chambers filled with builder-advocate groups, Council members recently voted unanimously on the first reading of this ordinance. The ordinance seeks to restrict the rights of homeowners to hold builders accountable for defective construction. If the ordinance is approved by a final vote set […]
A recent announcement from the City and County of Denver suggests that Denver may be following suit with other cities by introducing a new ordinance to address construction defect reform. The proposed ordinance would place restrictions on the rights of condominium associations and HOAs to bring actions against developers and builders alleging construction defects. Although […]
HOA Sued Again! In light of a second lawsuit recently filed against a condominium association in Aspen, managers and boards of directors should be mindful of state and federal anti-discrimination laws. The pending lawsuits stem from separate occurrences between the association and residents’ on service/support animals. Association boards and managers who receive accommodation requests from […]
Insurance requirements for community association managers (CAMs) are provided by statute and CAM “D Rules.” Licensed CAMs who are employees of a management company are required to obtain and maintain errors and omissions insurance and crime/fidelity insurance in amounts described in the rules. Licensed managers who are employed by an owner association are to be […]
Obtaining a Provisional CAM License The deadline to become licensed is quickly approaching. For those managers who have not successfully passed the CAM exam on their first try – all hope is not lost! Here is what you can do to obtain a Provisional License: Complete and submit a license application for a Provisional License […]
Manager Licensure Clean-Up Bill Governor Hickenlooper signed House Bill 1343 into law. HB 1343 clarifies who is required to be licensed as a Community Association Manager. Specifically, HB 1343 states: Employees of management companies who perform duties such as clerical, accounting or maintenance and are under the supervision of a licensed Community Association Manager are […]
A Colorado Senate committee – the State, Military and Veteran Affairs Committee – voted to decrease the amount of time homeowners have to assert construction defects. The committee vote occurred March 16th on Senate Bill 15-91. The time to sue would be reduced from 6 years to 5 for single family homes. A separate bill, […]
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