When it comes to property management, both traditional and more tech-savvy communication approaches, from personal interactions to digital portals, can help a building team operate successfully. A carefully considered full-spectrum approach…
On December 23rd, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision staying the nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas earlier this month. This court order reinstates the deadline for f…
Community associations and their directors are on the clock for complying with the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which requires board members to submit their personal information to the US Treasury Department or face steep fines…
Maintaining your building's masonry is every bit as crucial to safety, comfort, and value as maintaining your boiler or furnace - but major masonry repair and restoration projects can be daunting for building owners and boards unfamiliar wi…
As a building owner, manager or engineer, navigating a leak can feel daunting. By identifying common leaks and their sources and giving an overview of an architect and/or engineer’s leak investigation process, this course equips building ow…
With Electric Vehicles (EVs) becoming ever more popular and widespread, and the Illinois EV Charging Act now in full effect, it is crucial that building owners and administrators understand, plan for, and effectively implement EV charging i…
AARP is conducting a survey about vital housing options like accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in your community. An ADU is an independent, permanent residential unit, containing a living area, kitchen, and bathroom, built on the same lot…
A decade ago, I was elected onto the board of a condo of a fairly young building that was plagued with assessments, lawsuits, and other issues. A previous board member—happy to pass on the troubled torch—came over to hand me a binder as pa…
Q. I would like to know if the board has the authority to alter meeting minutes provided to shareholders, especially when questions raised during the meetings are left unanswered and omitted from the minutes. Are there any regulations tha…
It’s an all-too-common habit among many condo and HOA board members: assuming that their treasurer or property manager is keeping a close eye on their community’s financial information, they don’t bother familiarizing themselves with their …