Board members and property managers have all experienced finger pointing, in which the accusation, “You let them do it, so I can too!” is front and center. Lawyers and property managers all too frequently see the trouble that results wh…
Many of the issues contained within legislation in the 2011 session concern governance and membership rights during a time of economic stringency. They range from Maine’s regulation updates, and measures to alleviate foreclosure impacts…
After the excitement of buying a condo, homeowners may stuff the official documents in a shoebox and forget about them. Even the owners who serve on association boards may not be familiar with the documents, which include things like t…
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…
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…
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 …
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. …
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,…
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…
Every claim by a resident that he or she needs a special accommodation in connection with a condominium’s rules, policies, or services due to an alleged handicap – whether physical or emotional – must be taken very seriously. The failure …