Helpful HOA Guidance for Better Managed Communities

This post explains how rising vendor, insurance, and maintenance costs affect HOA assessments. It discusses what happens when homeowners fall behind on assessment dues and explains payment plan options under Colorado law. It also covers certified mail requirements for collection notices, secondary contact methods, and the misconception that refusing certified mail can prevent legal action.…

This post discusses the Corporate Transparency Act and the relief felt after updates suggesting that CTA requirements were no longer applicable to domestic U.S. entities. The tone is lighter and more personal, explaining Design HOA’s experience following CTA updates and how the news affected HOA management companies. The post also links readers to legal and…

This post focuses on HOA compliance issues that commonly increase as summer approaches. It explains that Colorado’s newer HOA regulations require violation notices to include date-stamped photos and certified mail, along with another communication method like email. The post highlights that HOAs must allow homeowners 30 days to correct violations before taking the next step.…

This blog explains that an HOA is not only a neighborhood with rules, but also a registered non-profit business. It discusses how HOAs have their own EIN, need to be registered with DORA and the Colorado Secretary of State, and must follow laws such as CCIOA and Colorado state regulations. The post also explains how…