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Colorado Produce Group Lends Growers a Helping Hand

Associations Now

The Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association saw the bind new federal regulations were putting its members in and reacted accordingly: by holding mock FDA food safety inspections. In July, a team of state inspectors joined growers at a Pueblo, Colorado, farm to go through the process. This is just upping [the] ante.”.

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“Don’t Panic” — The HOA’s Guide to the Galaxy…of Records Inspection

Colorado HOA Law

It is helpful to scrutinize records requests closely, as soon after receipt as feasible, in case they encompass documents that are not “records of the Association.” 317), the Board may decline to allow the requestor to inspect or copy that document. 317), the Board may decline to allow the requestor to inspect or copy that document.

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Know before you fly: Not all flags are treated equally under the law

Ungrated

In addition, Colorado is currently considering a bill that could impact flag restrictions in homeowners associations. Proudly fly your flags—in compliance with your association’s governing documents and state statutes. State laws in Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, and Washington prevent restrictions on the display of state flags.

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What Associations Need to Know About Paid Family Leave

Associations Now

Meanwhile, Colorado will start offering paid leave in January 2024, and four additional states enacted paid family and medical leave programs that will begin paying benefits in 2026. There’s been a recent rise in the number of U.S. states that have or will soon have statewide paid family and medical leave programs in place.

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Electric charge: Where will community homeowners plug in?

Ungrated

In attempts to make charging accessibility at home easier, some states and cities, including Illinois, Florida, Colorado, and New York, have enacted “right to charge” laws. Board members and managers can plan to either provide charging stations as an amenity or offer residents guidelines to install their own.

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[GUEST BLOG] Is your Association Thankful or Grateful?

GrowthZone

On my personal list, I see things like riding the gondola up to the top of Keystone—in the fourth worst snowstorm in Colorado history—to officiate the wedding of Laura and John. Find a way that works for you to document it. Now, ten months into the year, I am reviewing the lists. For this experience, I feel thankful.

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House Bill 1137: Draft Amendments Still Impossible

Colorado HOA Law

If you pay attention to this blog or are involved in Colorado community association activities, you’ve certainly seen recent news stories detailing the impacts of HOA foreclosures on residents. Small Claims Small Claims courts in Colorado are courts with specific and limited jurisdiction. Let’s discuss the bill in detail.