2010 December
2010 December Vol. 8 No. 12
Focus on...Safety & Security
The Third Annual New England Condo Expo
T he third annual New England Condo Expo will showcase over 120 exhibitors from
all over New England when the day-long event returns to the Seaport World Trade
Center at 200 Seaport Boulevard in Boston on Tuesday, May 24, 2011.
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2010 Outlook
In dayswhen amusement parks were focused on leisure rather than heart-stopping rides,
features like halls of mirrors, fun houses and animated fortune tellers were
standard fare. Drop a coin in the slot, and the mechanical prognosticator would
send forth your fortune on a tiny slip of paper.
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It's Now the Law!
Consumer and privacy advocates heralded Massachusetts for the March passage of
the nation’s strictest law yet on data security. But in the months since, many of those
charged with carrying out the law – including condominiums and property management firms – have struggled with its many requirements.
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On the Beat
Visible – and armed – security is routine in places where terrorism is predictable. Israelis pass
guards daily at building entrances, coffee shops and restaurants, and shop
entrances.
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Top 10 Safety and Security Mistakes
When safety or security lapses occur in a community association setting, the
assigning of blame will often cast managers and board members in a bad light,
and can also result in major lawsuits.
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Fees Under Fire
A proposal to ban federal lenders from purchasing mortgages in condos with
deed-based transfer fees has community association leaders worried the ruling
would lead to diminished operating budgets and severe disruption of the condo
market. The proposed rule, originating with the Federal Housing Finance Agency
(FHFA), would prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Federal Home Loan Banks from
buying mortgages in community associations with deed-based, or private transfer
fees.
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Bennington, Vermont
Like all towns in Vermont, Bennington is small. Lesser known than its peers,
Burlington and Brattleboro, Bennington is often called the “gateway” to Vermont – a position that appeals to some, but leaves others unconvinced.
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Q&A: Collecting from a Habitual Rule Breaker
I am a board member of a Maine condominium. One of our unit owners has consistently broken our rules, and continues to do so. What can we do to stop him? Read More
Q&A: Collecting from a Habitual Rule Breaker
We have a owner in one of our condos that always has excessive noise. Last night around 3 a.m., the police were finally called. The owner and his roommate have been told to keep the noise level down but to no avail. Fines have also been levied. Any suggestions? Read More
