Colorado community association law
Assessments, liens & collections
C.R.S. §§ 38-33.3-315, -316, -316.3 (CCIOA)
What the law requires
CCIOA authorises assessments for common expenses and gives the association a lien on a unit for amounts owed. A separate collections section constrains how an association may pursue a delinquent owner, including the policy it must adopt and the steps that come before referring an account or filing suit.
What it means for boards & managers
Colorado requires a written collections policy and expects the association to follow its own policy. That is the first document opposing counsel asks for, and an association that departs from it has handed over the argument.
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This summary is for orientation and is not legal advice. Statutes are amended; confirm the current text of C.R.S. §§ 38-33.3-315, -316, -316.3 (CCIOA) with the official Colorado code, and consult counsel for specific situations.
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