Category: On The Board

Within any community, there will be disagreements. In shared interest communities, unfortunately those disagreements can sometimes lead to litigation.  That litigation can take many forms: shareholder or owner vs. co-op or condominium, or v…

On July 4th, the “Big Beautiful Bill” was signed into law, making significant changes to the nation’s tax and benefits systems and expanding certain housing and economic development policies. According to a statement from the National Housi…

Boards and managers are responsible for handling the day-to-day business of their communities—and that includes contracting with vendors and service providers. Whether it's for a new management company, a major capital project, or the guy w…

This course provides community association board members and property managers with practical insight into the importance of reserve studies and long-term capital planning. Attendees will learn how proactive planning supports fiduciary resp…

This presentation will walk participants through common surface issues, and how managed paint cycles can prolong asset life. With visuals of common surface issues displayed, participants will be provided important points of consideration to…

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular - and more common - nationwide, many multifamily communities have concerns about safety, infrastructure, and the law around EVs. This expert panel will present a broad overview of the technical…

While the pandemic may have turbocharged the use of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other virtual platforms for multifamily residential boards, the shift toward digital meeting tools has outlasted the crisis itself. For condominium and community…

Investing in real estate is one of the best ways to increase net worth. That's why it’s so important for board members to keep in mind the best ways to increase the resale value of the homes within their community. All too often, board memb…

Community living comes with lots of rules and regulations—many of which are codified in largely static, hard-to-amend governing documents like proprietary leases and condominium declarations. Others are laid out in the more flexible context…

One of the perpetual challenges of multifamily, shared interest living is the relatively small number of community members who are willing to volunteer their time to govern and run the community. It’s not uncommon for any building or associ…