HOA Homeowners' Rights Task Force

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Thank you for visiting the community engagement tool for the HOA Homeowners’ Rights Task Force.  

Pursuant to HB23-1105, this project has now concluded. On behalf of the Department of Regulatory Agencies and the Division of Real Estate, thank you for your interest and participation.

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We're looking for your feedback on how HOAs are working here in Colorado.

The Colorado General Assembly recently passed HB23-1105: HOA Rights Task Force, creating two task forces aimed to investigate and present written reports on issues affecting those that work or live in HOAs in Colorado.

The HOA Rights Task Force’s main priorities are to study issues confronting HOA homeowners' rights, including:

  • Homeowners' associations' fining authority and practices

  • Foreclosure practices

  • Communications with homeowners

  • Availability and method of making certain documents available to HOA homeowners in the association

If you live in Colorado and work or reside in a homeowners association – we ask you to take part in our HOA stakeholder engagement activities (below). By taking our community survey or submitting your personal story, you are helping to shape the future of HOAs in Colorado.

All responses collected will be used to inform a final report to be presented to the Colorado General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and the public.

We're looking for your feedback on how HOAs are working here in Colorado.

The Colorado General Assembly recently passed HB23-1105: HOA Rights Task Force, creating two task forces aimed to investigate and present written reports on issues affecting those that work or live in HOAs in Colorado.

The HOA Rights Task Force’s main priorities are to study issues confronting HOA homeowners' rights, including:

  • Homeowners' associations' fining authority and practices

  • Foreclosure practices

  • Communications with homeowners

  • Availability and method of making certain documents available to HOA homeowners in the association

If you live in Colorado and work or reside in a homeowners association – we ask you to take part in our HOA stakeholder engagement activities (below). By taking our community survey or submitting your personal story, you are helping to shape the future of HOAs in Colorado.

All responses collected will be used to inform a final report to be presented to the Colorado General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and the public.

Share Your HOA Story

How have you been impacted by an HOA?

Share your story and help us better understand how homeowner association rules or regulations have had a positive or negative impact on you. Feel free to share any concerns, complaints, ideas or advice that relates to your experience with HOA's in Colorado.

Thank you for sharing your story with the HOA Homeowners' Rights Task Force.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

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    Board stifles member communications, Threatens whistleblower

    by mmstafford, 8 months ago

    I have complained before about the HOA board at Cheeseman Tower West in Denver.

    It's gone from bad to worse, as I continue to criticize them for non-compliance with CCIOA in several ways, and terrible management by Weststar resulting in a shabby building and unusable pool for over two years.

    The board refused to allow me to post on the community boards in the building an invitation to all HOA members to meet to discuss the issues in the building . Really

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    But for the passage of Operation 1992

    by Liam in Broomfield, 9 months ago
    In 1992, the Colorado legislature passed two laws which diminished the rights for real property owners. The tax payer bill of rights was passed, as part of the conservative’s agenda to PRIVATIZE state, municipal and local governments, requiring prior voter approval for new bonds. At this point in time, Metropolitan Districts grew at exponential rates, from 200 to over 2,600. A form of government developer-investor government, not responsive to voter wishes, but totally reliant to real property owner tax base/payments. These MD#1 and #2 are Petri dishes of self dealing and non arms length transactions which hide and float interest... Continue reading
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    Showed up to vote, but was not allowed

    by Star42, 9 months ago

    My HOA has been very elusive about where and when meetings will be held. Finally, though, I got actual notice of an upcoming meeting. We weren’t given a lot of advance notice and the meeting was to be held the week of Christmas, so it didn’t seem like they wanted high turn out. The notice said we would vote on the budget and vote on our board members. When I showed up to the meeting, I was told that the bylaws state that unless a supermajority of the members show up and vote, the budget automatically passes, so there was... Continue reading

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    by MattC, 9 months ago
    I have owned and lived in a condo for over 17 years. The community was well kept and funded the first 7 years or so. But since the reserves have dwindled and the property maintenance is an afterthought. Trees were pruned and parking lots resurfaced every Spring until 2019, but have not been done since. The siding is falling off and we have no money because of a kick the can down the road board, who is letting the management company make all the decisions. I addressed my concerns in a January 2024 board meeting. I informed the board I... Continue reading
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    by gvito, 9 months ago
    I have continued to watch the HOA Task Force meetings but see so much talk and so little understanding. My impression in that the group cannot even agree on the most obvious facts.


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    DORA

    by C, 9 months ago
    Dora is a regulatory agency, please regulate, enforce and protect homeowners.

    Education is important and needed, yet most homeowners don’t have the time, energy, or interest to pour over the complicated laws. A REGULATORY AGENCYis needed. CHANGE IS NEEDED, not in the the law, but in the enforcement of same.

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    by HOA United, 9 months ago

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

    by C, 9 months ago

    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.

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    by Steph, 9 months ago

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    Stunning DORA HOA Survey Results

    by HOA United, 9 months ago

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