PBTOA in Colorado Springs claim the same violations since 2020 and refuse to grant hearing

The last violations letter was sent to me 1/4/24. I requested a hearing 1/9/24 via certified mail to HOA president Karen Ports, then email, and then in person at manager Ann Jagitsch’s RowCal office. A request for an in-person meeting was denied. The meeting was subsequently set for 2/20/24 via ZOOM. I asked if there were a backup plan in case we couldn’t connect or if we got disconnected. 2/19/24 the meeting was canceled w/no answer. Another meeting was requested and again, no answer.

Good laws are on the books but ENFORCEMENT IS THE ISSUE.

Two ideas for change may help solve the ever present problems:

1) Would it be possible for the state to allocate funds to create an HOA ENFORCEMENT AGENCY with enough appropriate staff to handle HOA board complaints and enforce the law?

The Colorado Real Estate Commission oversees Realtors and sanctions inappropriate practices and criminal behavior. Licenses can be and are revoked.

In the same way, HOA boards and homeowners would be governed by a code of ethics and those who break the law (or violate HOA rules) would be brought into compliance - in effect creating equality on both sides.

2) Remove board access to HOA funds. Boards could continue to operate as usual, hiring vendors, conducting meetings, etc.

Reputable accountants vetted and hired by the ENFORCEMENT AGENCY could oversee finances and payouts. Forensic accountants could review every few years.

The HOA citizens of Colorado deserve protection and equal and fair treatment.