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The short version
- Homeowner associations and condominiums are governed by the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act.
- Owners may examine and copy association records after a written request, with limits on what can be withheld.
- Board meetings are generally open to owners, and owners receive advance notice of owner meetings.
- Associations generally must adopt a written collection policy and offer a payment plan before turning a delinquent account over for collection.
- An association may not foreclose when the debt is only fines or collection costs, and foreclosure is allowed only after a substantial amount of assessments is past due.
Colorado homeowner associations and condominiums are governed by the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act. It covers records, open meetings, collection policies and limits on foreclosure.
Colorado hoa laws at a glance
| Rule | Colorado | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Governing law | Homeowner associations and condominiums are governed by the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act. | C.R.S. title 38, article 33.3 |
| Owner access to records | Owners may examine and copy association records after a written request, with limits on what can be withheld. | Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act |
| Board meeting notice | Board meetings are generally open to owners, and owners receive advance notice of owner meetings. | Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act |
| Assessments and liens | Associations generally must adopt a written collection policy and offer a payment plan before turning a delinquent account over for collection. | Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act |
| Limits on foreclosure | An association may not foreclose when the debt is only fines or collection costs, and foreclosure is allowed only after a substantial amount of assessments is past due. | Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act |
The governing law
Association rules come in layers: state law first, then the declaration, the bylaws and finally board rules. A rule that conflicts with a higher layer usually fails.
Governing law. Homeowner associations and condominiums are governed by the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act. (C.R.S. title 38, article 33.3)
Records
Owner access to records. Owners may examine and copy association records after a written request, with limits on what can be withheld. (Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act)
Board meetings
Board meeting notice. Board meetings are generally open to owners, and owners receive advance notice of owner meetings. (Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act)
Assessments, liens and collections
Assessments and liens. Associations generally must adopt a written collection policy and offer a payment plan before turning a delinquent account over for collection. (Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act)
Limits on foreclosure. An association may not foreclose when the debt is only fines or collection costs, and foreclosure is allowed only after a substantial amount of assessments is past due. (Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act)
Rental restrictions
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Mistakes to avoid
- Holding board decisions without the notice owners are entitled to.
- Not keeping records ready for owner requests.
- Fining owners without the notice and hearing steps in the governing documents.
- Enforcing rental rules that are not in the recorded documents.
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Verify current law
We last checked these Colorado rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Colorado attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- C.R.S. title 38, article 33.3
- Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act
Official sources
Colorado forms for this topic
Before you act on it. Check the statute too; this is not legal advice.
Which law governs HOAs in Colorado?
Homeowner associations and condominiums are governed by the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act. Source: C.R.S. title 38, article 33.3.
Can Colorado homeowners see association records?
Owners may examine and copy association records after a written request, with limits on what can be withheld. Source: Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act.
Can a Colorado HOA foreclose for unpaid dues?
An association may not foreclose when the debt is only fines or collection costs, and foreclosure is allowed only after a substantial amount of assessments is past due. Source: Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act.