HOA Basics: Common Interest Communities
September 2014
HOA Basics: Common Interest Communities
Program Highlights:
- Overview of Common Interest Communities
- Collection Actions
- Covenant Enforcement
- Transparency and Governance
- Current Hot Topics, Including Manager Licensing, Insurance, FHA Certification and More!
- Ethical Issues Related to HOA/Developer Representation
Program Description:
If your clients have purchased a condominium, townhouse or other type of property in a planned development or subdivision, chances are they are obligated to join that community's homeowners' association (HOA) and pay monthly or annual HOA fees for the upkeep of common areas and the building. If you represent, or are considering representing, clients who own these types of properties, there are many facets you should be aware of - how do homeowners' associations work, and what are the rules and regulations if something goes wrong? This seminar provides not only an overview of common interest communities, but also the details of collection actions, covenant enforcement, transparency and governance, and much more.
Agenda:
8:30 - 8:55am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:55 - 9:00am
Introduction and Welcome
Extended by David J. Graf, Esq., Moeller Graf, P.C., Englewood, CO, Program Chair
9:00 - 10:10am
Overview of Common Interest Communities: Background, Relevant Statutes, Documents and Governance
- Brief History of Common Interest Communities
- Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act
- Colorado Condominium Ownership Act
- Nonprofit Act
- Governing Documents
- Responsible Governance Policies (Including Templates)
Presented by Suzanne M. Leff, Esq., Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, Denver, CO
10:10 - 10:30am
Networking Break
10:30 - 11:20
Collection Actions
- County Court
- Judicial Foreclosures
- Receiverships
- Liens
- Impact of Public Trustee Foreclosures and Bankruptcy
Presented by Loura Sanchez, Esq., HindmanSanchez, Arvada, CO
11:20am - 12:10pm
Covenant Enforcement
- Types of Restrictive Covenants
- Common Violations/Issues
- Enforcement Mechanisms
- Attorney Fees for the Prevailing Party
- Statutes of Limitations
Presented by Candyce Cavanagh, Esq., Orten, Cavanagh, & Holmes, LLC, Denver, CO
12:10 - 1:30pm
Lunch (On Your Own)
1:30 - 2:40pm
Transparency and Governance
- Meetings - Open Meetings (Including Work Sessions); Executive Sessions; Member Forums; Notices; Voting and Proxies
- Inspection and Copying - What Constitutes an Association Record? How Much Can Associations Charge?
- Adoption and Amendment of Policies - Procedures; Notice; Electronic Notice
- HOA Registration/HOA information Office
Presented by Wendy Weigler, Esq., Lansky, Weigler & Porter, P.C., Denver, CO
2:40 - 3:00pm
Networking Break
3:00 - 3:25pm
Current Hot Topics I
- HOA Information and Resource Center Update
- Manager Licensing
Presented by Gary Kujawski, Esq., Colorado State HOA Information Officer, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Denver, CO
3:25 - 3:50pm
Current Hot Topics II
- Reserve Studies and Reserve Funding
- Insurance
- FHA Certification for Condominiums
Presented by David J. Graf, Esq., Moeller Graf, P.C., Englewood, CO, Program Chair
3:50 - 4:40pm
Ethics
- Discussion of Various Ethical Issues Related to HOA/Developer Representation
Presented by Noah Klug, Esq., The Klug Law Firm, LLC, Breckenridge, CO
4:40pm
Adjourn
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $339.00 |
| CBA Member | $299.00 |
| CBA Real Estate Law Section Member | $279.00 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $259.00 |
| New Lawyer - CBA Real Estate Law Section Member; in practice <3 years | $259.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS--ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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