Fall 2019 Newsletter: Stay Warm and Get Caught-up!
In case you missed it, the Fall 2019 Real Estate News is ready. The Division’s online publication provides the public access to the Division’s meetings and event calendar, program disciplinary actions, updates on important matters, and articles written by Division staff and outside contributors in the real estate industry.
Reminder: Rule Updates
Rule Review for Mortgage Loan Originators and Mortgage Companies
The Division, on behalf of the Board of Mortgage Loan Originators, is currently conducting a review of the administrative rules regarding mortgage loan originators and mortgage companies. The review will assess the continuing need for, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of the regulations. The assessment will also determine whether the rules should be continued in their current form, modified, or repealed. As part of the rule review process, the Division seeks the participation and input from stakeholders regarding the existing rules as well as any proposed changes to the rules. You must use the Stakeholder Input form below to submit your comments. The Division is accepting comments through January 1, 2020.
Colorado Real Estate Commission Adopts Rules, Effective January 1, 2020
The rules have been re-organized, re-indexed, re-formatted into nine (9) chapters, as well as being written in plain language for easier use and understanding of the Real Estate Practice Act. These rules are effective beginning January 1, 2020.
To assist with the review of the rules, the Division has highlighted the significant substantive changes to the rules. Please click the link below to read the rules and the summary of the substantive changes.
Community and Homeowner Association Stakeholder Process Update
As per the Governor’s Executive Order, the Department of Regulatory Agencies, through the Division has conducted a comprehensive review of existing and potential laws and recommend strategies to promote effective and efficient regulation of Community Association Managers and Homeowners’ Associations, including hosting four stakeholder meetings for public input. The Division is currently developing its final report and recommendations for the Governor’s Office.
2019 HOA Sunset Report
On October 15, 2019, the Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform, which is within the Department of Regulatory Agencies, released its 2019 Sunset Review Report concerning the HOA Information and Resource Center. The functions of the HOA Information and Resource Center are scheduled to terminate on September 1, 2020, unless continued by the Colorado General Assembly.
Upcoming Board, Commission Meetings & HOA Forums
Webcast any of the Division of Real Estate meetings or HOA Forums by clicking on the event date below to register for the live webcast.
November 2019
HOA Forum - Roundtable (Littleton)
HOA Ask-a-Specialist - Special Districts and HOAs
HOA Forum - Boulder
Board of Real Estate Appraisers Meeting (Rulemaking)
HOA Forum - Roundtable (Denver)
Board of Mortgage Loan Originators Meeting
December 2019
Colorado Real Estate Commission Meeting
HOA Forum - Does CCIOA and the Non Profit Apply?
HOA Forum - Roundtable (Aurora)
HOA Forum - HOA 101 / Round Table (Colorado Springs)
HOA Upcoming Forums & Digest
Attend a forum to learn about the Colorado HOA Information and Resource Center and meet the HOA Information Officer, Shanneyvie Johnson. You will have the opportunity to voice your questions and concerns regarding HOAs. At the forum, helpful resources will be provided alongside a discussion of the rights and obligations of living in an HOA community. Topics and locations change monthly.
Seating is limited, please RSVP to: shanneyvie.johnson@state.co.us, or go to the Division’s Events Calendar and click on the registration link located in the event details for a live webcast.
Digest the latest HOA Information
Each month our HOA Information Officer provides a digest of all the news associated with HOAs in the State of Colorado. Take a moment and get caught up.
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