Whether you are a community association board member, manager, or trusted legal advisor – your community needs you! With community association laws constantly changing, the knowledge required of those in this field spans many niche areas. Board members and managers have a fiduciary duty to keep their communities compliant with these ever changing laws, so […]
Community associations often have strict notice requirements and timelines required by the governing documents or Colorado law. If electronic notice is permitted, associations can frequently rely on electronic timestamps as proof of notice. However, when notice is required by mail, the postmark may be used as evidence of the transmitted date. Bearing this in mind, […]
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 […]
The New Year marks a fresh start with resolutions and renewed outlooks; but the removal of holiday décor may cause post-holiday blues for some. Associations, with their covenant enforcement rules and guidelines, can be perceived as the Scrooge of the post-holiday season. Associations can avoid any holiday bah-humbugging by providing clear communication regarding holiday décor […]
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, […]
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