2011 April
2011 April Vol. 9 No. 4
Focus on...Landscaping
Mark Your Calendars for The New England Condo Expo, May 24, 2011
The countdown is on for the third annual New England Condo Expo, which is only
about six weeks away.
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Bountiful Harvest
The “greening” of condominium living is expanding to the landscape, where shared fruit and vegetable gardens get residents involved and add beauty to the property. They’re not the Garden of Eden, but from small to large, they provide a bountiful harvest year-round for the resident homeowners.
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Don't Bug Me
With spring comes a much-awaited opportunity for the beautification of condo
green spaces, many of which may have been neglected throughout the colder
months. Yet the arrival of warm weather also heralds the arrival of pesky
insects and other plant pests that may impede a manager’s landscaping plans. Read More
Hardscaping Your Condo
When most people think of a condo’s landscaping, images come to mind of well-trimmed lawns, beautiful flowers or
stately trees. But there is another part of landscaping that is just as
important, but not as well known – hardscaping. Read More
"The Contractor's Disappeared!"
It’s the ultimate fear of anyone who has ever remodeled anything larger than a
birdhouse: A month into the project, the contractor disappears – taking half the budgeted money and leaving a large hole in the building in
exchange.
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Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, Connecticut is an upscale suburban enclave of tiny neighborhoods, pristine beaches, and big city proximity. The mix is so popular that most people, once they've settled in, want to stay put. Walter Hibbs is one of those happy campers.
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The Arbor Day Foundation
The organization, with founder JohnRosenow still at the helm, is active in educating the public about the beauty
and significance of trees in our world and in our lives.
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Q&A: Who Pays for In-Unit Mold Remediation?
My Massachusetts condo association commissioned an environmental report to determine the cause of mold in my closet. It pointedto poorly-caulked exterior, lack of waterproofing, and general poor maintenance of the common area. They quickly called for a contractor to determine the cost of the work. However, the price was costly and now they maintain that because it is in my unit, I, not the association, am responsible. They claimed they didn’t have insurance but in fact they do. What do I do to correct the issue? It has been well over a year with almost monthly follow up to see if they would reconsider and do something. I have a lawyer but it is moving slowly. Read More
