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Negotiating A Commercial Lease

There is more to negotiating a Colorado commercial lease than just the cost per square foot. Should a problem arise sometime during the lease term, the commercial lease terms can be critical. The time to negotiate those commercial lease terms is before the lease begins. Read and Understand the Commercial Lease This may seem obvious, […]

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Land Transfers & Estate Planning in Foreign Jurisdictions

Understanding Local Colorado Real Estate Law Thinking about buying real estate in the Bahamas? Maybe a timeshare in Barbados? A quaint villa in the French West Indies? Well, before you do, you may want to research the local real property taxes, think about how this little piece of paradise fits into your overall estate plan […]

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Colorado Residential Security Deposits Withheld For Normal Wear And Tear

Most landlords know the rule that residential security deposits cannot be withheld from a departing tenant without written notice. Many tenants receive written notice withholding a security deposit for what most would consider normal wear and tear. What can the tenant do?

Terminating a Timeshare Community

Timeshare ownership has seen its ups and downs over the years. In the current economy, many people who would like to sell their timeshare, can’t

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Colorado Homeowner Associations: Collecting Assessments In Tough Economic Times (Part 4 of 4)

In the past, collecting delinquent homeowner association assessments did not require much brainpower, effort or planning. That has changed. Strapped homeowners, behind on the mortgage and owing more than the house is worth are choosing not to pay homeowner association assessments.

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Colorado Homeowner Associations: Understanding The Governing Documents (Part 1 of 4)

Most if not all Colorado residential developments these days have a homeowner association and recorded documents that establish the rules for and obligations of the homeowners. Understanding those documents help homeowners avoid fines, lawsuits and unhappy neighbors. Yet, most homeowners have never read the governing documents.

Homeowner Associations – Collecting Overdue Assessments

Everyone is a little short on cash these days, especially homeowner associations with members behind in paying association dues and assessments. While the governing documents of the homeowner association may say the homeowner must promptly pay dues and assessments, collecting what is owed can be quite a bit more difficult.

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Homeowners Associations & Dues

Have a dispute with your beloved homeowner association? Thinking about withholding your dues or assessments in protest? Well, be careful. You may lose your real property in the process.

Landlords, Tenants & Security Deposits

With more and more people buying residential real estate for investment purposes, many novice landlords learn the hard way that keeping a security deposit can result in big trouble. Landlords must comply with Colorado’s Wrongful Withholding of Security Deposits Act (the “Act”). Read on and save yourself (or collect!) treble damages and attorneys fees. Colorado’s […]

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Negotiating New Home Construction Contracts

In a real estate market where last week’s drywall subcontractor is this week’s seasoned home builder, negotiating a new home construction contract becomes more important than ever before. When entering into a contract to buy a newly constructed home, here are just a few important points to consider. 1. The Importance of Reading the Contract […]