
Announcing “Law Squawk”
A place to seek equal parts legal thoughts, real world experiences, and how to navigate future circumstances.
Join us July 1 for the inaugural episode of our new podcast on community association law, experiences, and anticipations of the future. We are now prepping the show, which will include interviews with prominent people in the community law space, along with snippets of best practices taken from recent training classes and manager interactions.
Season 1
Debuted July 1, with shows through September 30, 2019
What routes are there within CCIOA and other Colorado legal codes to change documents? David Graf discusses some of the options available to change documents that may be hindering necessary movement as an organization.
In this episode, David Graf discusses the CCIOA definition, its applications, and some exceptions.
When contentious issues and characters arise, the cost of communication is all the more apparent. As those in the industry, what can we do to minimize having upset people in our organizations?
The Feds have revised underwriting guidelines, effective October 15, 2019, relaxing standards in place since 2011. This stands to open up more possibility for FHA financing in communities. David Graf discusses the impacts.
Can budgets be approved even if nobody shows up to vote? What if the community was established before 1992? Listen in for an overview of this process.
Between available funds, perceived ability to increase assessments, and the work that just needs to get done, there is an appropriate course of action for boards to take when it comes to issues of deferred maintenance in community associations. Listen in as David Graf walks through it.
What do boards need to consider when faced with making difficult decisions? David Graf unpacks the Business Judgment Rule, factors that led to its establishment, “good faith” investigation process, lawsuits, and example scenarios when it comes up.
Where do the law desires of aging residents, and needs of families meet? Is it legal to place age or familial status restrictions on community associations? David Graf sorts through this complicated topic.
How do we make sure the vote cast at a meeting is accurate? In this episode, David J Graf shares tips on accurately counting votes by homeowners, proxies, and units. Don't miss our upcoming class on this issue.
What restrictions on property usage are legal, how do courts view them, and how can associations legally assert them? David J Graf discusses the ins and outs of factors that make short term rental restrictions … tricky.
After being approved by state legislature, Colorado Governor Polis vetoed HB 1212, the Colorado Community Association Manager licensing program extension bill. In the meantime, there is no manager licensing, no DORA investigation of complaints, and a time to look at things differently.
Season 2
Debuts April 1, 2020, with shows weekly through August 30, 2020