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, […]
Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act The Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) defines a Common Interest Community as “real estate described in a declaration with respect to which a person, by virtue of such person’s ownership of a unit, is obligated to pay for real estate taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance, or improvement of other real […]
Ensuring compliance with your community’s covenants is perhaps the best way to reduce unnecessary conflict and increase harmony among neighbors. There are no foolproof methods, but these strategies can help. Set Expectations As members of the Board of Directors change over time, so too can the priorities and focus of the Board and the community. […]
May 8th marked the end of the 2023 Colorado legislative session. Several bills died, but there are a few survivors worth noting: SB 23-178 Water-Wise Landscaping in Homeowners’ Association Communities (Signed into Law; Effective August 9, 2023) This bill amends the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA), C.R.S. 38-33.3-106.5, to require association guidelines or rules […]
What to Expect From a Violation Hearing Under the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”), before an association can levy fines against an owner, the association must provide the owner with the opportunity for “a fair and impartial fact-finding process concerning whether the alleged violation actually occurred and whether the unit owner is the one […]
Legislative Update As the legislature approaches the end of the 2023 session (the legislature adjourns on May 6), various uncertainties remain. Several bills remain pending, including: Creation of a Homeowners Association and Metropolitan District Task Force (HB 23-1105); Regulation of water-wise landscaping in common interest communities (SB 23-178); Electric vehicle and charging requirements (HB 23-1233); […]
HB 22-1137, which became law in August of 2022, imposed new hurdles for associations in the collection of delinquent accounts – namely: Administrative Obligations. Associations are now obligated to keep a record of contacts made with delinquent owners. Although many professional management companies already have such procedures in place, the obligation now includes reference to […]
Statewide Land Use Bill 2023 On March 22, 2023, SB 23-213 (“Bill”) was introduced in the Colorado legislature with the support of Governor Polis. The Bill proposes state-wide comprehensive land use reform with the objective of increasing affordable housing. The Bill is lengthy, but the legislation may impact communities by mandating that local governments adopt […]
The 2023 Colorado legislative session is in full swing. Below you will find several House and Senate bills that have been introduced this year that may impact you or your community. You can find more information about the specific bills by clicking on the links below. There are two 2023 bills currently under review directly […]
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