2010 March
2010 March Vol. 8 No. 3
Focus on...Exterior Maintenance
Come Prepared To Learn!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 12, 2010 – that’s when New England Condominium magazine’s annual New England Condo Expo returns to the Seaport World Trade Center at 200
Seaport Boulevard in Boston, showcasing over 150 exhibitors from all over New
England, along with free advice booths, targeted business opportunities and a
full slate of educational seminars which reflect the event’s new hours.
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By the Sea
For many, having a home by the ocean is the embodiment of a dream come true. For
condominium managers and board members, though, there is also the
responsibility of caring for and protecting these homes from the added
wear-and-tear caused by the ocean itself. With the proper planning and
maintenance, however, those problems can be minimized and potentially
eliminated, restoring peace of mind to seaside living.
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Up on the Rooftop
The roof carries a lot of responsibility – it protects those living inside it, insulates them from the heat and colds and
shelters them from harsh New England winters. And it’s because of these major responsibilities that it needs to be inspected,
repaired and cared for on a regular basis.
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Repairing Winter's Damage
Spring beckons, with the promise of all those blossoms bursting with color from early flowering
bulbs. If only it were that simple.
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Update or Upgrade?
Everyone agrees that condominiums need to be painted regularly. But ask what
color should be used, and you could get as many answers as there are people living in the building.
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Don't Feed the Bears!
Ah, the return of spring and our feathered friends who make this season so
special! Time to break out another bag of seed and fill up the bird feeder as
the year-round bird population is joined by the returning migrants. Or is it?
If your condo is close to woodlands, or in less settled regions of New England, birds may not be the only thing benefiting from your generosity.
In recent years, more and more bears have been munching on seed put out for
birds, creating problems for both humans and the lumbering creatures. Adding to the problem are unlocked dumpsters, creating another source of bear food.
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Q&A—Joe Saurino
A few years back, the prior board passed a motion to charge all future unit owners with dogs a $50 fee per month because of an existing dog that would occasionally defecate in the building. There was no analysis conducted to determine whether or not $600/yr per dog was adequate or excessive. It has since been determined this fee is excessive and we are no longer having an issue with resident dogs. Read More
Q&A—Ronald Perl
A resident needs to have a chair rail installed so she can access her second floor apartment in our condo building, built in the 1950s. Who pays for the chair rail and the installation, the resident or the condo association? Read More
