There are now so many resources and so many people to answer those questions, that you are officially negligent if you don't speak up and take advantage. ;-) That's a start.

When roommates have co- “Normal Wear and Tear” Colorado defines “normal wear and tear” as “deterioration which occurs based upon the use for which the rental unit is intended, without negligence, carelessness, accident or abuse of the premises or equipment . . . by the tenant or . . . household or . . . guests."

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the mere presence of a lead base substance shall not constitute negligence on the part of an owner of any dwelling.

This last management company in N Augusta is the worst we've seen, by far, and proved to be negligent at even collecting rents.

Or did it just open the door for future negligence due to lack of consequences?

He should use his own insurance as you didn't do anything negligent like leave the door unlocked; it's not your fault. 

They however were only concerned about my end of the contract (prepayment penalty) not their responsibility for their part of the contract.The judge said their “bookkeeping was negligent at best and their attitude about it appalling”.They of course are now appealing the decision and continue to try to bully me into just going away. 

Just admit what you already feel: your tenant drove into the door while it was still down and caused the damage through negligence, therefore they should be held responsible.I see two choices:1. if the door still functions, wait until this tenant moves out, then make the repair and deduct from their deposit; or2.

Should the Board confirm within 14 days of this letter that this matter has been closed  and all fines and costs been removed from my client's account, my client graciously agrees not pursue legal action against the HOA Board, the Board members individually, or the Management Company for their negligence in this matter.Once they get this letter, their lawyer will inform them of the costs of fighting it. 

Another one of his properties got condemned the same day this one did and one of his tenants there was taking him to court for negligence.