Denver, CO asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Rights for Colorado

Q: My homeowner's association has posted signage prohibiting open carry in the building I live at.

They have cited CO Rev Stat § 29-11.7-104 (2016) at bottom of signage as their authority to so prohibit said activity. Can they legally do this? As I read the statute it says a local government can enact ordinance, the homeowners association however is not "local government". Can I sue them for violating my rights?

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Donald C Eby
Donald C Eby
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  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: A lawsuit it one option. Another is to have an attorney draft a letter on your behalf outlining the issue and why the HOA will ultimately lose the lawsuit if your are forced to file it. This letter would likely be a faster and less costly method to achieve the desired result.

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