Colorado lawmakers are continuing to focus on the financial stability and governance of community associations. The most significant proposal so far during 2026 legislative session centers on long-term financial planning for new communities and stronger accountability for management companies. Reserve Studies and Financial Planning for New Communities The most closely watched proposal is Colorado General […]
As a community association’s volunteer Board member or manager, it is your fiduciary responsibility to protect the association (to the best of your ability) from embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, or fraudulent billing. Below are some key strategies to protect the community against fraud and embezzlement. Be transparent with your members about income and spending. If […]
Cultivating Stronger Communities As we navigate and set objectives for 2025, there is no better time to remind ourselves that leading with civility, knowledge, and compassion is crucial to building and maintaining stronger communities. Occasional negative bias and misperceptions about community associations in recent years has, in some instances, led to increased tension and polarization […]
Celebrating 20 Years of Service 2025 marks a significant milestone for our law firm as we proudly celebrate our 20th anniversary. Formed on January 5th in 2005, Lauren Holmes and Candyce Cavanagh opened a small office in Golden with the commitment of providing exceptional legal services to common interest communities throughout Colorado. Through the years, […]
Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC welcomes attorneys Bryce Meighan and Aaron J. Goodlock as new partners of the firm, effective January 1, 2024. After joining Anderson, Dude & Lebel, P.C. in 2003, Bryce led the homeowner association practice as a partner for the past five years. Aaron has been with Orten Cavanagh Holmes & […]
Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC Exciting Firm Announcement We are thrilled to announce that two of the most venerable community association law firms in Colorado, Anderson Dude & Lebel, P.C. & Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC, have joined forces as of January 1, 2024. This brought together over a century of general counsel and litigation expertise, and […]
Jonah Hunt and Marcus Wile recently obtained a full defense verdict in favor of a condominium association. The condominium association had been sued by two former owners for allegedly failing to maintain a roof which resulted in mold in the owners’ unit. After a five-day trial, and despite the plaintiffs’ presentation of multiple expert witnesses, […]
We are celebrating wins and recoveries. Recently, Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt settled a hail loss property claim on behalf of an association for nearly $1M. The association’s claim had previously been unreasonably denied by its insurer. The funds will go towards replacing the roofs in the community. In addition, the firm recently prevailed in […]
Legislative Changes in July Prompts Adoption of New Policies by HOAs Recent changes to provisions in CCIOA likely contradict what your current governing documents reflect on the use of artificial turf and drought-tolerant landscaping, and the display of flags and signs. House Bills 21-1229 and 21-1310 (“Bills”) were both signed by Governor Jared Polis earlier […]
As you may have gathered from our recent education class and article post, local ordinances pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) are quickly and broadly changing in Colorado. Specifically, the City and County of Denver Land Use, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee will likely be voting on permitting ADUs in certain areas of Denver on November […]
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