Category: Security

One of the benefits of transitioning from renter to homeowner is the knowledge that your space is sacred and belongs only to us. But, when it comes to association living, sometimes unit owners have to give building staff or managers access …

The most important aspect of managing a building is keeping it, its residents, and their property safe. In days past, 'safety technology' consisted mostly of well-lit exits, the installation of panic bars and glow-in-the-dark stripping on e…

From time immemorial, the home has been synonymous with warmth, comfort and, most importantly, safety. The boards and managers who oversee community associations are aiming to preserve this image by ensuring that safety is their top priori…

One only needs to watch the news regularly to understand the devastation that a fire can have on a home or community whatever the time of year. For instance, a condo association fire in October in Dunellen, New Jersey injured a firefighter…

All homeowners worry about adequate security, but many HOAs and condo associations overspend on guards, surveillance cameras, and electronic security systems. There are low-tech, more cost-effective solutions for suburban associations, tho…

There are many different factors that prospective unit owners contemplate when looking to buy a unit. Aesthetics, price, and location are important, for sure. But perhaps the most critical factors of all are the safety of the building and …

A lot of people don't think twice about their homes' windows—as long as you can see through them and get some air and natural light, what's left to think about? But windows are structural openings after all, and without proper installation…

In most markets, buying an association or a condo association goes something like this: Your realtor takes you to see your dream home. You put in an offer—along with a bunch of other people. After some back-and-forth (or maybe even a feroc…

Back in the 1980s, McGruff the Crime Dog taught children and parents alike to “Take a bite out of crime.” The tough but affable, anthropomorphic bloodhound was created by the Ad Council  for the National Crime Prevention Council and used by…

The issue of intellectual property and an individual’s right to privacy has become a greater concern since more and more people  conduct their lives online—whether for banking, social media or dating. While the aforementioned generally  hav…