C.R.S. Section 38-33.3-302
Powers of unit owners’ association

(1)

Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, and subject to the provisions of the declaration, the association, without specific authorization in the declaration, may:

(a)

Adopt and amend bylaws and rules and regulations;

(b)

Adopt and amend budgets for revenues, expenditures, and reserves and collect assessments for common expenses from unit owners;

(c)

Hire and terminate managing agents and other employees, agents, and independent contractors;

(d)

Institute, defend, or intervene in litigation or administrative proceedings in its own name on behalf of itself or two or more unit owners on matters affecting the common interest community;

(e)

Make contracts and incur liabilities;

(f)

Regulate the use, maintenance, repair, replacement, and modification of common elements; except that, in regulating the use of common elements by unit owners, the association shall comply with section 38-33.3-302.5, including during the maintenance, repair, replacement, or modification of a common element;

(g)

Cause additional improvements to be made as a part of the common elements;

(h)

Acquire, hold, encumber, and convey in its own name any right, title, or interest to real or personal property, subject to the following exceptions:

(I)

Common elements in a condominium or planned community may be conveyed or subjected to a security interest only pursuant to section 38-33.3-312; and

(II)

Part of a cooperative may be conveyed, or all or part of a cooperative may be subjected to a security interest, only pursuant to section 38-33.3-312;
(i)
Grant easements, leases, licenses, and concessions through or over the common elements;

(j)

Impose and receive any payments, fees, or charges for the use, rental, or operation of the common elements other than limited common elements described in section 38-33.3-202 (1)(b) and (1)(d);

(k)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Impose charges for late payment of assessments, recover reasonable attorney fees and other legal costs for collection of assessments and other actions to enforce the power of the association, regardless of whether or not suit was initiated, and, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, levy reasonable fines for violations of the declaration, bylaws, and rules and regulations of the association.

(II)

The association may not levy fines against a unit owner for violations of declarations, bylaws, or rules of the association for failure to adequately water landscapes or vegetation for which the unit owner is responsible when water restrictions or guidelines from the local water district or similar entity are in place and the unit owner is watering in compliance with such restrictions or guidelines. The association may require proof from the unit owner that the unit owner is watering the landscape or vegetation in a manner that is consistent with the maximum watering permitted by the restrictions or guidelines then in effect.

(l)

Impose reasonable charges for the preparation and recordation of amendments to the declaration or statements of unpaid assessments;

(m)

Provide for the indemnification of its officers and executive board and maintain directors’ and officers’ liability insurance;

(n)

Assign its right to future income, including the right to receive common expense assessments, but only to the extent the declaration expressly so provides;

(o)

Exercise any other powers conferred by the declaration or bylaws;

(p)

Exercise all other powers that may be exercised in this state by legal entities of the same type as the association; and

(q)

Exercise any other powers necessary and proper for the governance and operation of the association.

(2)

The declaration may not impose limitations on the power of the association to deal with the declarant that are more restrictive than the limitations imposed on the power of the association to deal with other persons.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Any managing agent, employee, independent contractor, or other person acting on behalf of the association shall be subject to this article to the same extent as the association itself would be.

(b)

Decisions concerning the approval or denial of a unit owner’s application for architectural or landscaping changes shall be made in accordance with standards and procedures set forth in the declaration or in duly adopted rules and regulations or bylaws of the association, and shall not be made arbitrarily or capriciously.

(4)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The association’s contract with a managing agent shall be terminable for cause without penalty to the association. Any such contract shall be subject to renegotiation.

(b)

Notwithstanding section 38-33.3-117 (1.5)(g), this subsection (4) shall not apply to an association that includes time-share units, as defined in section 38-33-110 (7).

Source: Section 38-33.3-302 — Powers of unit owners’ association, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-38.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

38‑33.3‑101
Short title 38‑33.3‑102
Legislative declaration 38‑33.3‑103
Definitions 38‑33.3‑104
Variation by agreement 38‑33.3‑105
Separate titles and taxation 38‑33.3‑106
Applicability of local ordinances, regulations, and building codes 38‑33.3‑106.5
Prohibitions contrary to public policy - patriotic, political, or religious expression - public rights-of-way - fire prevention - renewable energy generation devices - affordable housing - drought prevention measures - child care - definitions 38‑33.3‑106.7
Unreasonable restrictions on energy efficiency measures - definitions 38‑33.3‑106.8
Unreasonable restrictions on electric vehicle charging systems and electric vehicle parking - legislative declaration - definitions 38‑33.3‑107
Eminent domain 38‑33.3‑108
Supplemental general principles of law applicable 38‑33.3‑109
Construction against implicit repeal 38‑33.3‑110
Uniformity of application and construction 38‑33.3‑111
Severability 38‑33.3‑112
Unconscionable agreement or term of contract 38‑33.3‑113
Obligation of good faith 38‑33.3‑114
Remedies to be liberally administered 38‑33.3‑115
Applicability to new common interest communities 38‑33.3‑116
Exception for new small cooperatives and small and limited expense planned communities 38‑33.3‑116.3
Large planned communities - exemption from certain requirements 38‑33.3‑117
Applicability to preexisting common interest communities 38‑33.3‑118
Procedure to elect treatment under the “Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act” 38‑33.3‑119
Exception for small preexisting cooperatives and planned communities 38‑33.3‑120
Amendments to preexisting governing instruments 38‑33.3‑120.5
Extension of declaration term 38‑33.3‑121
Applicability to nonresidential planned communities 38‑33.3‑122
Applicability to out-of-state common interest communities 38‑33.3‑123
Enforcement - limitation 38‑33.3‑124
Legislative declaration - alternative dispute resolution encouraged - policy statement required 38‑33.3‑201
Creation of common interest communities 38‑33.3‑202
Unit boundaries 38‑33.3‑203
Construction and validity of declaration and bylaws 38‑33.3‑204
Description of units 38‑33.3‑205
Contents of declaration 38‑33.3‑206
Leasehold common interest communities 38‑33.3‑207
Allocation of allocated interests 38‑33.3‑208
Limited common elements 38‑33.3‑209
Plats and maps 38‑33.3‑209.4
Public disclosures required - identity of association - agent - manager - contact information 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 38‑33.3‑209.6
Executive board member education 38‑33.3‑209.7
Owner education 38‑33.3‑210
Exercise of development rights 38‑33.3‑211
Alterations of units 38‑33.3‑212
Relocation of boundaries between adjoining units 38‑33.3‑213
Subdivision of units 38‑33.3‑214
Easement for encroachments 38‑33.3‑215
Use for sales purposes 38‑33.3‑216
Easement rights 38‑33.3‑217
Amendment of declaration 38‑33.3‑218
Termination of common interest community 38‑33.3‑219
Rights of secured lenders 38‑33.3‑220
Master associations 38‑33.3‑221
Merger or consolidation of common interest communities 38‑33.3‑221.5
Withdrawal from merged common interest community 38‑33.3‑222
Addition of unspecified real estate 38‑33.3‑301
Organization of unit owners’ association 38‑33.3‑302
Powers of unit owners’ association 38‑33.3‑302.5
Unit owners’ access to common elements - duties of association - unreasonable restrictions and prohibitions prohibited - notice of restriction or prohibition required 38‑33.3‑303
Executive board members and officers - powers and duties - reserve funds - reserve study - audit 38‑33.3‑303.5
Construction defect actions - disclosure - approval by unit owners - definitions - exemptions 38‑33.3‑304
Transfer of special declarant rights 38‑33.3‑305
Termination of contracts and leases of declarant 38‑33.3‑306
Bylaws 38‑33.3‑307
Upkeep of the common interest community 38‑33.3‑308
Meetings 38‑33.3‑309
Quorums 38‑33.3‑310
Voting - proxies 38‑33.3‑310.5
Executive board - conflicts of interest - definitions 38‑33.3‑311
Tort and contract liability 38‑33.3‑312
Conveyance or encumbrance of common elements 38‑33.3‑313
Insurance 38‑33.3‑314
Surplus funds 38‑33.3‑315
Assessments for common expenses 38‑33.3‑316
Lien for assessments - liens for fines, fees, charges, costs, and attorney fees - limitations 38‑33.3‑316.3
Collections - limitations - violations 38‑33.3‑316.5
Time share estate - foreclosure - definitions 38‑33.3‑317
Association records - rules - applicability 38‑33.3‑318
Association as trustee 38‑33.3‑319
Other applicable statutes 38‑33.3‑401
Registration - annual fees
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 38-33.3-302’s source at colorado​.gov