The Rocky Mountain Real Estate Law blog, published by Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC, focuses on legal issues related to real estate in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. It covers topics such as homeowners' association regulations under the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, local government compliance with strategic growth and housing legislation, commercial lease provisions including sublease activity, zoning and land use regulations, and affordable and middle-income housing initiatives. The blog provides updates on legislative changes, regulatory compliance, and practical considerations for developers, landlords, HOAs, and local governments involved in real estate development and management.
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court set oral argument for March 20, 2017 in the case of Murr v.
Of all the various restrictions on development in Boulder, among the most impactful—and, to citizens, important—is the restriction on building height. Based on a joint study session between the Boulder City Council and the Planning Board last Tuesday, those restrictions may…
The housing crunch in Colorado, and specifically, in Boulder, is well documented. Last week Boulder’s City Council took a small and controversial step towards easing that crunch within its limits by finalizing and approving a co-operative housing ordinance.
The…
As Denver’s housing market continues to thrive, so, too, do the development-related concerns of existing residents. The rapid pace of development in many City-close neighborhoods has at times pitted residents desiring attractive, pedestrian-oriented communities against developers responding to high demand for…
Colorado’s growing high-tech scene is currently driving the office leasing activities in metro Denver. According to CBRE’s Colorado Tech Book 2016, high-tech companies leased 1.1 million square feet of office space, or 16.5% of the total leased space, in…
This post was authored by Otten Johnson summer law clerk Alex Gano. Alex is a third-year law student at the University of Colorado Law School.
On July 12, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Councilwoman Robin Kniech announced the final details of…
In a recent decision, the Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a Nebraska choice of law provision found in a promissory note. The dispute centered around which state’s statute of limitations should apply to a collection action on the promissory…
Last night, Denver’s City Council passed the short-term rental regulations recommended by the Planning Commission to the second reading, despite opposition from short-term rental platforms, such as HomeAway, and industry leaders regarding the “primary dwelling unit” requirement. City…
Recently, the National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association published a white paper that reviewed the recent Guidance of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (“HUD”) relating to landlords screening tenants for criminal convictions and proposed “best practices”…
