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Garfield & Hecht files lawsuit to keep Telluride-area mountain bike trail open
September 9, 2021 Garfield & Hecht attorneys David McConaughy and Paul Wisor filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Town of Mountain Village in the San Miguel County District Court against Brown Dog Properties, LLC (“Brown Dog”) and its members Frank and Ruth Hensen. In...
Purchasing Mountain Property 2021
Introduction. This is one of a series of articles available on our website with useful information regarding the renting, buying, or selling of mountain property. Reading any of these articles does not make you a client of this firm, create any attorney-client...
Selling Residential Mountain Property 2021
Introduction. This is one of a series of articles available on our website with useful information concerning renting, buying or selling mountain property. Reading any one or more of these articles does not make you a client of this firm, create any attorney...
Renting Residential Mountain Property 2021
Introduction. This is one of a series of articles available on our website with useful information concerning renting, buying or selling mountain property. Reading any one or more of these articles does not make you a client of this firm or constitute legal advice....
What to Expect When Renting a Mountain Property
If you are considering relocating to a mountain community, renting is a great way to experience that lifestyle before taking the plunge and buying a home. One-night stays are typically discouraged or prohibited with most rental properties so whether your needs are to...
Mountain Rental Property Perks and Amenities to Consider
When researching rental properties be sure to take a thorough look at the perks and amenities that may be available to you. Many mountain rental properties offer a variety such as use of a gym, pool or jacuzzi or offer affiliations with health clubs where you...
Toxic Owner? HOA Remedies
Does your community have at least one Owner who exhibits consistently toxic behavior? For purposes of this article “toxic” means aggressive, abusive, annoying behavior exhibited towards Board Members and/or other homeowners within a community. While there are...
CDC Eviction Moratorium Held Unconstitutional by US District Court, Eastern District of Texas
COVID-19 has led to many regulations that impact a landlord’s ability to evict a tenant for non-payment or late payment of rent. Both landlords and tenants should be aware of how federal regulations affect their rights, especially in light of ongoing litigation...
Purchasing a Business that Includes Real Estate
When buying a business, the transaction typically includes real estate in some form. Examples of the real estate could be a building, a parking lot for customers or a lease. Typically, the real estate is not the basis of the transaction, but rather of...
Two Recent Colorado Supreme Court Decisions May Result in Some Undeveloped Parcels of Land Being Taxed at a Higher Rate
In Colorado, “residential land” has generally been taxed at a significantly lower rate then “vacant land”. In 2020, the Residential Assessment Rate was 7.15%. In contrast, the assessment rate for “vacant land” was 29%, more than three times higher. In the last few...
