Moeller Graf Podcasthttps://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/Wed, 02 Oct 2019 19:23:29 +0000en-USSite-Server v@build.version@ (http://www.squarespace.com)Moeller Graf, P.C.The Moeller Graf Podcast covers issues in association law, management and community association governance.noMoeller Grafmoellergrafco@gmail.comCopyright © 2019 and later, Moeller Graf, P.C. Englewood CO USAepisodicAmending DocumentsAdminWed, 09 Oct 2019 14:00:00 +0000https://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/2019/10/2/u2sf9a3x51hk5rydr2phmzun0wtfzd5bc8d034bfba3e24a8e21513:5ccb5fc4e2c483dfd655225d:5d94f931c3cf443ddb9a6280What routes are there within CCIOA and other Colorado legal codes to change documents? David Graf discusses some of the options available to change documents that may be hindering necessary movement as an organization.

]]>David GrafWhat routes are there within CCIOA and other Colorado legal codes to change documents? David Graf discusses some of the options available to change documents that may be hindering necessary movement as an organization.false00:06:39111Amending DocumentsfullAmending DocumentsWhat routes are there within CCIOA and other Colorado legal codes to change documents? David Graf discusses some of the options available to change documents that may be hindering necessary movement as an organization.Is My Community Subject to CCIOA?AdminMon, 07 Oct 2019 14:00:00 +0000https://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/2019/10/2/uuhso20a987z5aj1k15egzlem7d7by5bc8d034bfba3e24a8e21513:5ccb5fc4e2c483dfd655225d:5d94f2f0d6263d011665c429In this episode, David Graf discusses the CCIOA definition, its applications, and some exceptions.

]]>David GrafIn this episode, David Graf discusses the CCIOA definition, its applications, and some exceptions.false00:04:43110Is My Community Subject to CCIOA?fullIs My Community Subject to CCIOA?In this episode, David Graf discusses the CCIOA definition, its applications, and some exceptions.Angry members – and the cost (and benefit) of communicationAdminWed, 02 Oct 2019 18:55:16 +0000https://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/2019/10/2/8eg0zx61ymqx6mzcuyxwvin1peawi45bc8d034bfba3e24a8e21513:5ccb5fc4e2c483dfd655225d:5d94e7b391cd8544260d6ff4When contentious issues and characters arise, the cost of communication is all the more apparent. This is highlighted now in light of the CO manager licensing bill veto, and DORA investigation into the CO community association industry. As those in the industry, what can we do to minimize having upset people in our organizations?

]]>David GrafWhen contentious issues and characters arise, the cost of communication is all the more apparent. This is highlighted now in light of the CO manager licensing bill veto, and DORA investigation into the CO community association industry. As those in the industry, what can we do to minimize having upset people in our organizations? false00:07:3619Angry members – and the cost (and benefit) of communicationfullAngry members – and the cost (and benefit) of communicationWhen contentious issues and characters arise, the cost of communication is all the more apparent. This is highlighted now in light of the CO manager licensing bill veto, and DORA investigation into the CO community association industry. As those in the industry, what can we do to minimize having upset people in our organizations?Revised Federal Underwriting Guidelines for Multi-Family ProjectsAdminWed, 04 Sep 2019 17:55:59 +0000https://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/2019/9/4/revised-federal-underwriting-guidelines-for-multi-family-projects5bc8d034bfba3e24a8e21513:5ccb5fc4e2c483dfd655225d:5d6ff48b4b577800010165ecThe Feds have revised underwriting guidelines, effective October 15, 2019, relaxing standards in place since 2011. This stands to open up more possibility for FHA financing in communities. Among the revisions:

Up to 65% of units can be rented without losing eligibility

Increased the length of time that a project approval lasts (from 2 years up to 3 years)

New revisions allow for spot-approval of a project

]]>The Feds have revised underwriting guidelines, effective October 15, 2019, relaxing standards in place since 2011. This stands to open up more possibility for FHA financing in communities. Among the revisions:

Up to 65% of units can be rented without losing eligibility

Increased the length of time that a project approval lasts (from 2 years up to 3 years)

New revisions allow for spot-approval of a project

]]>David GrafThe Feds have revised underwriting guidelines, effective October 15, 2019, relaxing standards in place since 2011. This stands to open up more possibility for FHA financing in communities. Among the revisions: Up to 65% of units can be rented without losing eligibility Increased the length of time that a project approval lasts (from 2 years up to 3 years) New revisions allow for spot-approval of a projectfalse00:05:3018Revised Federal Underwriting Guidelines for Multi-Family ProjectsfullRevised Federal Underwriting Guidelines for Multi-Family ProjectsThe Feds have revised underwriting guidelines, effective October 15, 2019, relaxing standards in place since 2011. This stands to open up more possibility for FHA financing in communities. Among the revisions:Up to 65% of units can be rented without losing eligibilityIncreased the length of time that a project approval lasts (from 2 years up to 3 years)New revisions allow for spot-approval of a projectBudget Ratification ProcedureAdminMon, 26 Aug 2019 17:30:03 +0000https://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/2019/8/26/budget-ratification-process5bc8d034bfba3e24a8e21513:5ccb5fc4e2c483dfd655225d:5d640db86c9e7a0001588906

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Can budgets be approved even if nobody shows up to vote? What if the community was established before 1992? Listen in for an overview of this process.

]]>David Graffalse00:08:4017Budget Ratification ProcessfullBudget Ratification ProcessCan budgets be approved even if nobody shows up to vote? What if the community was established before 1992? Listen in for an overview of this process.Can budgets be approved even if nobody shows up to vote? What if the community was established before 1992? Listen in for an overview of this process.Deferred Maintenance, Reserve Funding & AssessmentsAdminThu, 22 Aug 2019 02:18:02 +0000https://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/2019/8/21/c6qgau8uyg370vp6htmq3qyskvdyoy5bc8d034bfba3e24a8e21513:5ccb5fc4e2c483dfd655225d:5d5df6d5a0a458000196bdb2

Between available funds, perceived ability to increase assessments, and the work that just needs to get done, there is an appropriate course of action for boards to take when it comes to issues of deferred maintenance in community associations. Listen in as David Graf walks through it.

]]>David GrafReserve Funding, Assessments, and what boards can doBetween available funds, perceived ability to increase assessments, and the work that just needs to get done, there is an appropriate course of action for boards to take when it comes to issues of deferred maintenance in community associations. Listen in as David Graf walks through it.false00:06:3316Deferred MaintenancefullDeferred MaintenanceThe Business Judgment RuleAdminMon, 12 Aug 2019 19:46:11 +0000https://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/2019/8/7/kjzpln06rihgwrwt0dh6zaqki7bk2p-g9w5p5bc8d034bfba3e24a8e21513:5ccb5fc4e2c483dfd655225d:5d51b775ad298c00019d685eCritical factors to heed when boards are faced with making difficult decisions.

]]>Critical factors to heed when boards are faced with making difficult decisions.

]]>David GrafGood Faith in the process of decision-makingWhat do boards need to consider when faced with making difficult decisions? David Graf unpacks the Business Judgment Rule, factors that led to its establishment, “good faith” investigation process, lawsuits, and example scenarios when it comes up.false00:04:5915The Business Judgment RulefullThe Business Judgment RuleAging, children, fair housing and safe harbor in community associationsAdminWed, 07 Aug 2019 17:25:08 +0000https://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/2019/8/7/kjzpln06rihgwrwt0dh6zaqki7bk2p5bc8d034bfba3e24a8e21513:5ccb5fc4e2c483dfd655225d:5d4b01eaac360e0001f9748fWhere do the law desires of aging residents, and needs of families meet? David Graf sorts through this complicated topic.

]]>Where do the law desires of aging residents, and needs of families meet? David Graf sorts through this complicated topic.

]]>David GrafWhere do the law desires of aging residents, and needs of families meet? David Graf sorts through this complicated topic.false00:04:4614Aging, Children, Fair Housing and Safe HarborfullAging, Children, Fair Housing and Safe HarborWhere do the law desires of aging residents, and needs of families meet? David Graf sorts through this complicated topic.Annual Meetings: the dreaded check-in tableAdminMon, 29 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000https://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/2019/7/29/annual-meetings-the-dreaded-check-in-table5bc8d034bfba3e24a8e21513:5ccb5fc4e2c483dfd655225d:5d39e41b4f6b610001cc067e

How do we make sure the vote cast at a meeting is accurate? In this episode, David J Graf shares tips on accurately counting votes by homeowners, proxies, and units. Don't miss our upcoming class on this issue.

]]>David J GrafHow do we make sure the vote cast at a meeting is accurate?Tips on accurately counting votes by homeowners, proxies, and units. Don't miss our upcoming class on this issuefalse00:05:4513Annual Meetings: The Dreaded Check-in TablefullAnnual Meetings: The Dreaded Check-in TableShort Term Rental RestrictionsAdminMon, 15 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000https://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/2019/7/15/short-term-rental-restrictions5bc8d034bfba3e24a8e21513:5ccb5fc4e2c483dfd655225d:5d30dbdfaf52a2000122acc3David J Graf discusses the ins and outs of factors that make short term rental restrictions … tricky.

]]>David J Graf discusses the ins and outs of factors that make short term rental restrictions … tricky.

]]>David J GrafWhy would boards care about them?What restrictions on property usage are legal, how do courts view them, and how can associations legally assert them?false00:05:5512Short Term Rental RestrictionsfullShort Term Rental Restrictions"It's Over" – State of Colorado no longer regulates Community Association ManagersAdminMon, 01 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000https://www.moellergraf.com/podcast-episodes/2019/7/1/its-over5bc8d034bfba3e24a8e21513:5ccb5fc4e2c483dfd655225d:5ccb5fd51905f46f1d9f5a0bAfter being approved by state legislature, Colorado Governor Polis vetoed HB 1212, the Colorado Community Association Manager licensing program extension bill. In the meantime, there is no manager licensing, no DORA investigation of complaints, and a time to look at things differently.

]]>After being approved by state legislature, Colorado Governor Polis vetoed HB 1212, the Colorado Community Association Manager licensing program extension bill. In the meantime, there is no manager licensing, no DORA investigation of complaints, and a time to look at things differently.

]]>David J GrafColorado stops regulating CAMS – Episode 1After being approved by state legislature, Colorado Governor Polis vetoed HB 1212, the Colorado Community Association Manager licensing program extension bill. In the meantime, there is no manager licensing, no DORA investigation of complaints, and a time to look at things differently.false00:05:1311It's OverfullIt's Over