It’s still all about the economy. The foreclosure avalanche seems to have slowed in New England, but community associations continue to fight a seemingly endless wave of financial issues as 2012 ends and 2013 looms. For this year-end e…
The issue of intellectual property and an individual’s right to privacy has become a greater concern since more and more people conduct their lives online—whether for banking, social media or dating. While the aforementioned generally h…
For most people, nothing is more important than knowing that they and their families are safe and secure in the place they call home. Boards, management and security firms all must work together seamlessly and cohesively to create that…
The discovery of fire is considered a major turning point in man's evolution from cave dweller to outer space explorer. Control of fire allowed early man warmth for his habitat, a way to cook his meals, and light for his surroundings. …
Q I believe that our condo association president has turned into an aggressive dictator. Does he or she have the legal right to ask our secretary to remove discussions and motions from the minutes without cause and refuse to hear other …
Q I am three months behind in my homeowner's association payments. Can the condominium foreclose on my unit? My mortgage payments are up to date, and I called my lender who said no, they cannot foreclose. What do you say? I wrote a let…
Most people assume that as soon as they buy their first home, they will finally have the freedom to paint their decks purple, to hang fluorescent window treatments and colorful sconces, or litter their lawns with political or yard sale…
Some condo developments have the luxury of having their waste removal and garbage collection handled as part of the town’s municipal services—but the majority still need to find their own private company and pay for the service on their…
As we go about our busy lives, we often forget about the plain facts of life here on this spinning globe: gravity creates an unceasing tension in the materials we assemble into buildings and other structures. Whether or not we are payi…
Few things are as important to our health and well-being as the air we breathe, especially inside our own homes. That is why it is so important for individual homeowners as well as management to stay up to date on issues of indoor air …