On August 10th, HB 22-1137 became law. All associations not exempt from the relevant provisions of CCIOA, must now take the following actions regarding delinquent accounts: Maintain a record of any contact with a delinquent owner, to include the type of communication (phone, email, etc.) and the date and time of contact. Before a delinquent […]
On June 3rd, Governor Polis signed Colorado House Bill 22-1137. After months of opposition and support from homeowners and other stakeholders, the new law will become effective August 10, 2022. As a result of the new law, associations will need to: Evaluate and make changes to procedures for assessment collection and covenant enforcement Update/amend existing […]
House Bill 22-1139 prohibits a common interest community from regulating the use of public right-of-ways. The new law states that associations cannot enforce a covenant, bylaw, rule or regulation that would prohibit the use of a public right-of-way that is otherwise in accordance with local government’s ordinance, resolution, rule, franchise, license or charter. The association […]
The Colorado legislative session commenced on January 12, 2022. Several bills have been introduced that, if enacted, would directly affect HOAs. Certain aspects of the 2022 legislation may adversely impact common interest community homeowners, boards of directors, managers, and other stakeholders. Those bills are: SB 22-060 To Limit Assessment Increases HB 22-1040 Homeowners’ Access to […]
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 this month. The changes in both Bills take effect in early […]
On January 21, 2021, Governor Polis signed Senate Bill 21-002 into law. The Bill effectively extends the prohibitions on creditors from taking extraordinary actions to recover debt, to June 1, 2021, resulting in limits on collection activity. There were no changes to the original Bill (SB 20-211). In June of last year, SB 20-211 was […]
HOA Information Office – Continued by the Legislature The State’s HOA Information Office and its HOA Officer were continued for 5 more years. The State office was due to end (or “sunset”), but was renewed by HB 20-1200 (“Bill”). The Bill also establishes a state law standard on limited religious displays on the door or […]
In late June, SB 20-211 was approved, limiting creditors, including owner associations, from taking extraordinary actions to recover assessment delinquencies. Specifically, associations are prohibited from garnishing wages, levying bank accounts or otherwise executing on a court judgment. The Act is intended to provide some relief to individuals who have been financially impacted by the COVID […]
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