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Division of Real Estate
Bimonthly Notification
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May, 2025
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New legislation Notice:
House Bill 25-1053 Becomes Law
As the 2025 legislative session approaches its final days, several bills have already been signed into law. In the coming weeks, the Division of Real Estate will continue to monitor progress in the Colorado General Assembly, but this article is to discuss one of the many bills introduced during the 2025 legislative session which has been signed into law by the Governor of Colorado.
Many would agree that emergency personnel, such as fire, police, and emergency medical providers, require adequate resources and access to land to provide emergency services in a variety of situations. In doing so, certain landowners have expressed concerns about potential liability for granting access to land in furtherance of emergency personnel providing these services.
HB25-1053, signed into law on March 20, 2025, directly addresses these concerns. The new law states that a landowner, who is acting in good faith and without compensation, grants access to the landowner’s property in connection with an emergency, shall be immune from civil liability for damage to persons or property.
The protection is not without limitation as the law does not protect a landowner from acts or omissions that are grossly negligent, nor does the law protect from willful and wanton behavior.
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Announcements & Upcoming Meetings:
 Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BOREA) meeting:
Board of Mortgage Loan Originators (MLO) Meeting:
HOA Info & Resource Center Forum:
Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC) Meeting:
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But there is an important question: What is an emergency? The law defines an Emergency as:
- A fire, rescue call, or hazardous materials incident;
- A natural or human-caused disaster such as an earthquake, wildfire, flood, or severe weather event; or
- An incident reasonably determined to be an emergency by a first responder.
See section 13-21-108.9(1)(a), C.R.S.
Because this law will take effect later this summer (90 days following the adjournment of the general assembly), landowners, property managers, and common interest communities should be aware of this new law and the protections granted to them by the law. With the threat of wildfires, extreme weather, and other emergencies on the rise, understanding the law and the rights and protections conveyed by HB25-1053 is important.
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In Brief: Live Online Continuing Education Classes Reminder
Over the last few years, the Division of Real Estate has observed a large increase in the number of real estate licensees that rely on Live Online continuing education courses to satisfy their education requirements.
There are many merits to the various formats of continuing education courses available to licensees. For example, many live in-person classes allow for networking with fellow professionals and interacting with the instructor before, during, and after the course. On-Demand courses and Live-Online courses allow the student to learn important skills and knowledge from the comfort of their home or their office.
Despite the many merits, the Division would like to take an opportunity to remind licensees that to be eligible for continuing education credit when attending a live on-line course, licensees must:
• Register for the course with your full name, as it appears on your license
• Login to the course with your full name, as it appears on your license
• Have and maintain an active video feed for the duration of the course
• Ensure your face is in full view for the duration of the course
• Ensure that you are an active participant throughout the course
Being an Active Participant means that the student is engaged in the material and is not distracted or multitasking. By analogy, active participation for a live online course is like attending a live course. In a live course setting, students are alert and not talking on the telephone, traveling, running errands, or taking mid-lesson breaks during the class. All licensees should understand that failure to comply with the Division’s expectations may result in denial of continuing education credit for a course.
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HOA Forum: “May Showers (also) Bring June Flowers” – Helpful Summer Maintenance Tips for HOA Living
Springtime is the perfect time to start planning for the warm summer months and ensure your HOA is conducting proper due diligence and maintenance on the property. Whether your HOA has an Olympic-size swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, or just a few small bushes to prune, this presentation is designed to help board members prepare for the busy summer months ahead.
Please join the HOA Information & Resource Center on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:00 pm (MT) for a live presentation followed by a Q&A session. All are welcome to attend.
Presentation Details:
- Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (MT)
- Location: Online Webinar Only
You may register for the event here:
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On behalf of the HOA Information & Resource Center, we look forward to you joining us.
Note: If you are unable to attend, the HOA Information & Resource Center posts a recording of the webinar within a few days following the presentation at the following link: https://dre.colorado.gov/recent-hoa-forums
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Join A FREE Webinar
The Division of Real Estate makes an effort to have all public meetings and educational opportunities live and accessible to the public by signing up for a webcast.
Find the meeting or event you want to attend on the Division Calendar, click on the “more details” and follow the directions to sign up for the webcast.
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Subscribe And Stay Up-To-Date
Have you checked out our YouTube channel yet? You can find webinar recordings, educational videos, bite-sized advisory videos and watch various LIVE hearings and board & commission meetings. Watch & Subscribe to: @DORADivisionRealEstate
and never miss our most current content!
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Life is Busy - We Get It!
Did you miss any of our meetings or forums last month? No need to worry! You can click the links below to catch up and stay current with what is going on at the Division of Real Estate.
- April 1, 2025: Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC) Meeting:
Webinar - Video
- April 3, 2025 - Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BOREA) SPECIAL Meeting
Webinar - Video
- April, 22, 2025 - 2024 Annual Report from the HOA Information & Resource Center
Webinar- Video
- April 25, 2025 - HOA Information & Resource Center Forum: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Webinar- Video
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For Division Interested Parties and Licensed Professionals
The Division of Real Estate's bimonthly email is designed to provide Division news, information on upcoming public meetings, rulemaking hearings, and registration links for educational webinars. Additionally, licensed professionals can find updates on licensing deadlines, opportunities for stakeholder engagement, and important practice guidance matters.
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