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Neighborhood Services
Physical Address: 281 N. College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Mailing Address: PO Box 580, Ft. Collins, CO 80522-0580
Phone: (970)224-6046
Fax: (970)224-6050
Email:
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All classes are from 6-8pm. Please contact Ginny Sawyer at 970-224-6070 or to reserve space for any programs.
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Upcoming HOA Education Programs
Sept 16 - Outstanding Covenant & Rule Enforcement - FREE
You have done your best to obtain voluntary compliance with covenants and rules in your association, but you still have some residents who have failed or refuse to comply. What do you do now? This class will cover everything you need to know! You will learn the importance of having a good enforcement policy and procedures in place, the process you need to follow for covenants and rules enforcement - from receiving notice of a violation to conducting a hearing if necessary to final action by the board. You will also learn enforcement options, when legal action should beused and ways to avoid the common pitfalls of enforcement. Finally, you will learn the nuts and bolts of the architectural review and enforcement process. This is a class you can't afford to miss!
Sept 23 - Fair Housing for HOAs - $15
This seminar is tailored to meet the needs of HOA Board members and HOA managers. Participants will gain an understanding of fair housing laws as they apply to HOA's as well as the responsibilities of the HOA under those laws. Particular attention will be placed on disability accommodations/modifications and the importance of consistent application of bylaws and penalties in order to avoid engaging in discrimination. The seminar will be conducted by Erica Gagne, Owner of 4 Point Training Solutions. Ms. Gagne has worked for state civil rights agencies in both Colorado and Massachusetts as a Fair Housing Compliance Investigator. Her experience has provided her invaluable insights into fair housing issues that impact HOA's in Colorado. Please note there's a $15 charge for this class.
Oct 14 - Creating Functional Boards - FREE
If everyone on your board is rowing in the same direction you could accomplish so much. But, because boards involve people and people are imperfect, boards are inherently dysfunctional. During this hands-on session, we'll explore the 5 phases of board development and how to manage them to increase functionality. We'll also help you understand and communicate with difficult people - bullies, wallflowers and chronic complainers - in order to improve your board's functionality
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Need more info?
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Please contact Ginny Sawyer at 970-224-6070 or .
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Upcoming Landlord Education Series - November 7 and 21st, 8:30am to 12:30pm
This series is a two-day, eight hour class designed to inform and empower local landlords to operate successfully. Topic areas will include tenant selection, leases and evictions, as well as local city codes and other information. This is a two-part training so please plan on attending both days. The cost is $20 and confirmation will only be sent after payment has been received. If you would like to register, payment (cash or check only) can be dropped off at Neighborhood Services at 281 North College, second floor or mailed to: Neighborhood Services, PO Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522. (Please make checks payable to The City of Fort Collins.)
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 Welcome
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Barking Dog
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Noise
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 How Do You Say It?
Have you ever had a neighbor with a barking dog? Or a noisy house on your block? And did you wonder how you might best convey this information to those neighbors? Neighborhood Services is offering up a few "template letters" to help neighbors deal with sticky situations. You can use these letters and fill in your own specifics. Even if you don't want to send a letter, these may give you some ideas on how to approach a neighbor and start a conversation. We have also included a "Welcome Letter" that may help break the ice as you meet and greet new neighbors!
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 3-Unrelated Ordinance & Occupancy Limits & Enforcement
Visit the "3-unrelated" webpage to learn more about our occupancy limit and how it is enforced. Here you will also find copies of the Disclosure Statement and Occupancy Investigaton Form.
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 Would you like to receive newsletters regarding Neighborhoods? We offer many items via email from our subscriptions page.
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 Nuisance Line
There is one number you can call to report a variety of neighborhood issues.
For more info visit citymanager/nuisance.php.
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 Did you know we have an ordinance to promote conservation?
Sec. 12-122. Promotion of Conservation.
No person shall create, cause to be created, enforce or seek to enforce any provision contained in any restrictive covenant which has the effect of prohibiting or limiting the installation or use of Xeriscape landscaping, solar/photovoltaic collectors (if mounted flush upon any established roof line), clothes line (if located in back yards), or odor-controlled compost bins, or which has the effect of requiring that a portion of any individual lot be planted in turf grass.
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