Insurance is an entangling mess… that CAP Management understands. From title, worker’s compensation, liability and other types, insurance covers different scopes of the HOA so when an event occurs over the history of the property, our community is covered and able to care for the property and stay in the red. Title insurance is an…
You may not know this, but when temperatures are consistently over 90 degrees, Kentucky Bluegrass naturally wants to go dormant. As we move into high summer you may notice the grass browning out. If you are new to Colorado you may have noticed it doesn’t rain much, and grass intended for a higher-moisture climate struggles…
For years, CAP Management has been in the business of pursuing FHA certification for condominium associations. While we have been successful in getting HOAs FHA certified, it has not been without difficulty in some cases. HUD has recently acknowledged how cumbersome the FHA approval process is and, with the urging of higher powers, has unveiled…
Most property managers, whether they be for homeowners associations or apartment complexes, are familiar with or have at least heard of the Fair Housing Act. This blog looks at what can be done to avoid perceived discrimination when housing someone who suffers from a disability. The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3619) prohibits…
Now that the New Year is upon us, this blog takes a look at the first few months of 2016 for CAP Management. Lots of big changes are on the horizon or being implemented starting January 1st. Paper Statements CAP Management is ready to implement some big changes to make things easier for our…
CAP Management’s 2015 year in review. How quickly the time has gone…and how much has changed and been accomplished. This blog is a recap of all the key happenings around our office in 2015. Hellos and Goodbyes Times change…and what was once a great match may no longer be at some point in the…
The results are in from our largest water conservation project yet. We’ve been working with Denver-area HOAs to reduce their water bills, and conserve the important natural resource in this semi-arid region, for some time. Denver Water’s report this week on just how much we’ve saved was shocking. Here’s the story: Over the course of…
This blog examines the relationships between older adults, their needs, and HOAs. For the purpose of this blog, let us classify anyone 65 years or older as an ‘older adult.’ Of course, not everyone in that age group has challenges or needs special accommodation, but there are other age-related factors for HOA owners and boards…
With the onset of autumn clearly here, it is time to prepare your HOA for winter. This blog looks at some things you might do to make sure your HOA is ready for that Colorado snow and cold. It’s true: autumn is here. During these first several days of October 2015, the Front Range has…