Category: Association Operations

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, with storm activity intensifying in late summer, peaking around mid-September. And while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a calmer-than-u…

The past few years have been difficult for both the insurance industry and those it insures. Shared-interest communities like condominiums, HOAs, and co-ops have been hit particularly hard. The reasons for this include everything from incre…

One of the least understood aspects of shared-interest community ownership is how the protection provided by the condo association or HOA’s insurance policies fits with the policies held by individual residents. In short: in the event of a …

New England summers bring a brutal combination of high heat and heavy humidity. Strict HOA guidelines and shared structural walls can make it tough for individual condo residents to manage cooling costs, but you don’t need a total HVAC over…

Every board has been there; a repair is needed, or a building system is due for an upgrade. The request for proposals (RFP) goes out. As the bids come back for consideration, the board must keep their community’s financial realities foremos…

Shared interest communities like condominiums, co-ops and HOAs are non-profit entities. That means they’re dependent on residents paying their monthly fees in order to meet the community’s projected expenses. Unless a community leases space…

If your board, community manager, or social committee wants to make the most of “patio season” with some fun, out-of-the-ordinary programming for your residents, it’s high time to start planning. BBQs and pool parties are perennial favorite…

According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 71% of American households own at least one pet. Nearly half of U.S. households own a dog, around 35% own a cat, and roughly 20% own both. Most pet owners consider their animals to be full…

While states like Florida and California are known for rigid statutory mandates when it comes to long-term financial planning for condo and HOA boards, New England’s legislative environment has been comparatively flexible up to now.  Howev…

New England’s rocky soil and variable climate can be tough on the plants and flowers adorning your property. Planting the wrong species—or planting the right species in the wrong place—practically guarantees disappointment. Selecting plants…