BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Wilson and Snyder, Bird, Young, Duran,
Vigil;
also SENATOR(S) Roberts and Gardner; Priola.
CONCERNING MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
WITH WHICH A UNIT OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION MUST COMPLY WHEN
SEEKING PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT AMOUNTS OWED BY A UNIT
OWNER.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 38-33.3-209.5, amend
(1.7)(a)(I); and add (11) and (12) as follows:
38-33.3-209.5. Responsible governance policies – due process for
imposition of fines – procedure for collection of delinquent accounts –
enforcement through small claims court – definitions. (1.7) (a) With
regard to a unit owner’s delinquency in paying assessments, fines, or fees,
an association shall:
(I) First contact the unit owner to alert the unit owner of the
delinquency before taking action in relation to the delinquency pursuant to subsection (1.7)(a)(II) of this section and shall maintain a record of any contact, including information regarding the type of
communication used to contact the unit owner and the date and time that the contact was made.