Category: Association Operations

Serving on a condo association board has its challenges—not least of which is dealing with potentially volatile legal or security  situations. Such scenarios might involve anything from residents with orders of  protection or criminal histo…

Whether indoors or out, few design elements are as dramatic and arresting as a waterfall, water wall, Koi pond, reflecting pool or statuesque fountain. These  water features add beauty and value to any property or building,  whether they ar…

 With multifamily buildings, who is in charge of the property and how well those  people are trained are critically important factors in the successful operation  of the community. Board members are a part of this management class, which i…

 Even in 2013, with the economy slowly recuperating and markets improving, the  words “housing crisis” still have the power to send shivers down the spines of homeowners still feeling the effects of the 2008 market collapse. That collapse …

 Accountants are a norm for most people around tax time. And then, post-tax  season, we rarely think about them. But for associations, this  shouldn’t be the case. It’s crucial that large associations hire an accountant to help with multip…

 The signs “Post No Bills,” “Active Driveway” and “Alternate Side Parking” are all fairly common and relatively self-explanatory in urban settings. Other equally common signs we see in suburban communities throughout the U.S.  related to p…

Time was, if you said that an association was 'going to the dogs,' it was a bad thing. These days however, that's not always the case. According to  the American Pet Products Association, 39 percent of all U.S. households own at  least one …

 It’s the same dilemma that single-family households across the U.S. are facing:  What bills need to be paid immediately and what bills can wait? And should we  stretch ourselves thin, taking more out of our bank accounts to pay for privat…

 There certainly is no shortage of association management companies. And since there are hundreds of management companies vying for your attention and your business regardless of the size of your condo association or HOA, it can  be tough …

 Everyone wants to feel secure and have peace of mind when they lock their doors  each night, but in a multifamily community, you can’t always control who enters your building. Management may have service  people come in, other residents c…