Our law firm frequently encounters clients who have either previously set up a revocable trust or are interested in establishing a revocable trust. A revocable trust, otherwise known as a “living trust,” is a legal document established to hold ownership of assets during the lifetime of the person who creates it. The party who establishes … Continue Reading
Watch this video to learn about the common styles of subject-to transactions and some the different risks of the common types of subject-to transactions. See also Parts I & II: Part I: Subject-To Transaction: Understanding the Concept Buyer and Seller Motivations. Part II: Subject-To Transaction: Learning the Jargon and the Key Deal Points.
Rental Application Fairness Act: What actions must Colorado landlords and property managers take after passage of the new state law known as House Bill 19-1106?
This webcast is our second installment of our series about subject-to transactions. In it we explain the jargon and the major deal points of subject-to transactions. This webcast sets the stage for discussing risk management and the potential illegalities of some styles of subject-to transactions.
The General Mining Act of 1872, amongst other things, afforded people the right to prepare and mine a particular government-owned property, known as ‘staking a claim.’ Once staked, a survey was prepared to depict the mining claim’s boundaries. A private person who satisfies the required ‘assessment work’ could eventually convert the right to mine into … Continue Reading
Introduction Pet custody in Colorado divorce cases can add a complex layer to a divorce case. Colorado does not have any specific laws addressing custody, visitation and expenses for dogs, cats and other assorted non-human family members should be handled. This article addresses some creative ways to address pet custody in Colorado divorce cases. The … Continue Reading
The rapid rise in interest rates in 2022-2023 have made “subject-to” transactions trendy. Watch this video to get a general understanding of subject-to deals and the reasons why they might be mutually beneficial to a buyer and a seller. This is the first installment of our series of webcasts on subject-to transactions. Later videos explore … Continue Reading
Learn about the common “cards” that commercial tenants and commercial landlords can play when tenants seek to renegotiate commercial leases.
Contracting parties may extend the statute of limitations for construction defect claims, according to a new opinion from the Colorado Court of Appeals. Construction defect claims in Colorado are subject to the Construction Defect Action Reform Act (CDARA), a series of statutes first enacted in 2001 and modified at various times since then.[1] In 2007, … Continue Reading
Once you determine that you must use the Foreclosure Protection Act version of the Colorado Contract (see: Must I Use Colorado Foreclosure Protection Act form for the sale of all CO foreclosure property?) watch this video to learn how to complete the form.
