Just about everything these days has gone digital, from the books we read for pleasure to the books we keep on our buildings and HOAs. Even restaurant menus have abandoned paper in favor of ‘touch-free’ QR codes (much to the chagrin of some…
This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Census takers will not be able to visit neighborhoods door-to-door to request survey responses as they did during previous counts. Instead, Census responses are now being requested online through …
Planning for a rainy day is pretty easy. Have an extra umbrella handy or a waterproof coat, and you’re probably fine. Planning for the rainiest day ever, on the other hand, is significantly more daunting. Especially if during that day there…
Whether it’s a detached single-family house, or one unit among hundreds in a community association, a home should be a safe haven: a place where you can seek refuge from the elements and all the other risks and cautions of the world. Given …
Whether living in a crowded high-rise or a sprawling suburban community, when it comes to condo associations and homeowners’ associations, safety is paramount. From management to the board to fellow residents, it falls to everyone to show c…
The days when an apartment building’s ‘security system’ consisted of a tricky front door lock and the landlord’s ill-tempered dog are long past. Today, security measures range from old-style deadbolts to high-tech biometric screening equipm…
Secure. The word has many meanings. According to Google definitions, it can mean “to fix or attach something to something else. It can mean to protect against threats or make safe. Or it can mean to feel free from fear or anxiety.” Perha…
Some days it rains, some days it pours — and some days, there’s a Category 4 hurricane. And while the latter is relatively rare, it can be a true disaster, and any community or homeowners’ association worth its salt should be prepared for i…
Everyone is right to be concerned with the safety of their communities, whether they live in an area highly susceptible to crime or a sleepy Mayberry-esque hamlet. Community associations and homeowners’ associations are no exception; in fac…
Over 15% of Nevada's population are seniors age 65 and older and many of those residents suffer from some kind of disability, according to the latest census. No matter the median age of your community, a disaster plan is an obvious necessit…