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NEWENGLANDCONDO.COM NEW ENGLAND CONDOMINIUM -OCTOBER 2020 3 Yale Robbins Publisher Henry Robbins Executive Vice President Joanna DiPaola Associate Publisher Hannah Fons Senior Editor Darcey Gerstein Associate Editor Pat Gale Associate Editor Shirly Korchak Art Director Anne Anastasi Production Manager Alan J. Sidransky Staff Writer Alyce Hill Director of Sales Copyright 2020 by New England Condominium Magazine LLC, dba Community Association Publishing.All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission. New England Condominium is published monthly in New York, New York by New England Condominium Magazine LLC, dba Community Association Publishing, 205 Lexington Ave., 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016. 508-753-4630. ISSN 1550-946X. Periodical postage paid at New York, New York and additional mailing o ces. Subscriptions are available free by request to condominium and homeowner associations. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to New England Condominium Magazine, 205 Lexington Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016. FREE Subscriptions for Board Members, Trustees, Property Managers and Real Estate Decision Makers. To Subscribe, please visit us at: newenglandcondo.com/subscribe TABLE OF CONTENTS L B R ........ It’s a common bit for comedians and TV sitcoms: making fun of the ‘condo police’—those neighbors who take it upon themselves to enforce the rules set up by your condominium association or co-op corporation to regulate community liv- ing. They are sticklers for detail; Is your mailbox at the right height? Do you have contraband plantings in your flowerbeds? Are your window treatments approved in to keep these multifamily communities safe, clean, and operational. terms of both color and configuration? C M T COVID ...... . Social distancing, lockdowns, quarantine, remote work, distance learning—these once unfamiliar terms have changed the way we live our everyday lives in the time of a global pandemic. In a society where a handshake is the social gesture that confirms a positive feeling between individuals, the imposed separation between us co-op boards, but that doesn’t mean that some condo boards won’t try to impose and our family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues is a heavy burden under which to rules, regulations, and requirements on residents that are clearly outside their operate. S E B W ....... While residents of condos, co-ops, and HOAs do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by staying in their homes as much as they can, they rely on the supers, porters, valets, doorpeople, janitorial workers, handymen and -women, security personnel, managerial staff, maintenance workers, and others to leave their homes C B A ............... When making the choice to purchase a condo or a co-op apartment, many buyers choose a condominium so as to reduce the board’s involvement in the decisions they will make regarding their home. Condo boards’ authority over certain deci- sions and aspects of life in their communities is much more limited than that of lane. Doing so – even with the best intentions – can lead to acrimony, conflict, and sometimes even litigation. P ................ 8.586 8.586 www.ResconCondoSolutions.com 800-494-3017 Professional Fast & Reliable Services Guaranteed, Competitive Pricing, Quality Solutions Solve Problems the First Time, 25 Years Commercial & Residential Experience BULKHEADS FOUNDATION CRACK REPAIR EXTERIOR DRAINAGE The Industry’s Premier Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Company THE RESCON ADVANTAGE On Time Scheduling We show up when we say we will and finish the job on time. Clean, Clean, Clean With our “cutting edge” concrete removal process we keep our jobs cleaner then anyone. No Commission, No Hassle, No Pressureo Commission, No Hassle, No Pressure N Our team is here to help you solve your problem, it’s that simple. Lifetime Warrantied Solutions Fixed right the first time to stay fixed for a long time. Project Collaboration Our experienced Project Managers will work with your Maintenance Staff to develop solid, cost-effective repair solutions. Maintenance Staff to develop solid, cost-effective repair solutions. . After Hours Emergency Service Creating faster response times when you need help. Reserved for current clients only. RESCON is not only your partner - we are your firm foundation. Call Today! 800-494-3017 www.ResconCondoSolutions.com www.ResconCondoSolutions.com 800-494-3017 Or self-schedule your virtual quote with this QR Code