Board members and trustees are volunteers with many responsibilities. They devote time to their association, act as a governing body for the condo and have the powers to control what is permitted to take place and not take place. It’s …
Fallout and repercussions from the unprecedented bust in the real estate and mortgage industries are still dogging condo associations all over the country. Within community associations, owners continue to default on both fees …
This past year, many condominium associations enjoyed a double dose of good fortune: a milder winter with less snow removal and salting, resulting in a little extra money left in the coffers by spring. The question then becomes: What t…
Being elected to the board of a co-op or a condo comes with a great deal of power, and with that power also comes a great deal of responsibility. Whether they serve a co-op or condo community, trustees and board members, in their posit…
With harsh winters and blistering hot summers, those living in New England condominiums understand the importance of properly working heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. That’s why it’s important for man…
Election season typically starts around Labor Day, when we start to be bombarded with reminders to cast our ballots to choose who we want to be in charge of our city, town, state and country. It ends on Election Day in November, when th…
As cities become more bike-friendly, and public consciousness about health and green living more predictable, condominium boards are debating questions about bicycle storage and safety around their properties. This may not see…
Curb appeal provides that first impression, the attention-grabbing feature that all condominium and co-op properties strive for. Across New England, curb appeal usually starts with colorful flowers or plants that reflect the changing s…
Q My question is about being elected to the board of a condo association. We have a building management company hired by our board. Can the management company executive be elected to the board? How about any other persons from the comp…
Q Residents of our cooperative have been faced with the problem of getting rid of the co-op’s board of directors. These are some of the reasons why: 1.They lack the expertise to be board members because they are inept, incompetent and …