The planning of free seminars for property managers, trustees, and unit owners is picking up pace as New England Condominium’s 2011 Expo draws closer. Held on Tuesday, May 24, at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, the fr…
Being elected to the condo board inserts a divisive quality into one’s relationship with their neighbors. While still a unit owner, subject to the same rules, regulations and responsibilities, a board member has made a commitment to the…
As a condo owner, you’ve got a gripe. Whether it’s about Mrs. Smith’s poodle who barks all day or the neighbor’s teenaged son who blasts his Guns N’ Roses music when his parents aren’t home, you just want someone to listen and, of course,…
As the lingering effects of the “Great Recession” continue to influence the lives of countless average Americans, more and more displaced workers are turning to home-based businesses (HBBs) in an attempt to reverse sagging fortunes. …
While the election format in a condominium community is pretty much the same as for any other club or organization, property managers and board members are looking to make the process easier and increase unit owner participation. Unit …
When Marjorie Kehe moved from New York to Boston in 2003, she brought a roommate: her black border-collie mix, Sheba. While no stranger to urban living, Kehe was taken aback at how few Massachusetts landlords would even consider the 25…
Vibrant and bustling, Somerville has everything city dwellers love, want or need within walking distance of their own front doors. But with friendly neighborhoods and a strong sense of community pride, it’s as welcoming as any small tow…
Q “We have an owner in one of our units (these are condos) that always has excessive noise. A new older couple just moved into the unit behind them and has not had a peaceful night’s sleep since moving in. Last night around 3 a.m., the …
Q “Do the individual condo association board members and president have the legal right to remove a treasurer from his or her duties without due cause and deny a chance for rebuttal?” — Breaking Up is Hard to Do A “The…