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 […]
Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC is pleased to announce that Candyce D. Cavanagh and Jerry Orten have been named to The Best Lawyers in America list for Community Association Law in the Colorado 2021 Edition. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal […]
On Thursday, February 11, 2021, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) announced that LGBTQ Americans would be protected under the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”). Initially passed in 1968, the FHA protects against housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin. As originally drafted, the FHA does not extend […]
As we’re wrapping up 2020, we acknowledge it has been difficult beyond comparison, and in countless ways. Although the challenges are not yet over, for many, 2021 is the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel”. With this year coming to a close, we wanted to take a moment of gratitude. To our clients, […]
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 […]
The Colorado Legislature is currently on a fast track to consider a Bill (SB 20-211) which will greatly impact an association’s ability to collect delinquent assessments. The Bill has passed through the State Senate and is now under review by the House. Below is a summary of the current proposal: The Bill would restrict a […]
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