What’s a board to do when a shareholder or unit owner consistently fails to hold up their end of the agreements—both spoken and unspoken—that underpin successful multifamily living, either through nonpayment of fees, or objectionable behavi…

What’s a board to do when a shareholder or unit owner consistently fails to hold up their end of the agreements—both spoken and unspoken—that underpin successful multifamily living, either through nonpayment of fees, or objectionable behavi…
A condominium, cooperative, or homeowners’ association elects its board for a specific purpose: to manage the community’s day-to-day business, oversee special projects, and draft and uphold the rules and regulations that keep life orderly a…
This publication spends a lot of time exploring and explaining the duties and purpose of multifamily boards–the benefits and drawbacks of serving on them, and even the difficulty that many buildings and communities have with motivating owne…
In a recent essay published in the National Housing Conference (NHC)’s newsletter, NHC President and CEO David M. Dworkin breaks down ‘What we know about Fannie and Freddie as we begin the 10th week of revolutionary change’ for readers. …
On March 2, the US Treasury Department announced via press release that not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing Corporate Transparency Act (C…
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…