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In the post-pandemic era, virtual and hybrid meetings are no longer a crisis situation workaround; they’re just how boards and managers conduct community business now. Overall, that’s been a good thing. By offering in-person, video, call-in…
One longstanding challenge for shared interest communities is that of recruiting members to serve on the board and the board’s subcommittees. Given that these are unpaid volunteer positions, many residents prefer to leave the job to others,…
When it comes to running effective annual community meetings, the battle is often won or lost before the meeting is even called to order. If the residents of a building or association are fundamentally satisfied with how their community is …
Most prospective co-op and condo buyers have a long list of questions to ask about the properties they’re considering, like what’s the monthly maintenance fee? How are the reserves? Does the roof deck get plenty of direct sunlight? How long…
Much like the constitution and laws of a nation or state, the bylaws and house rules of a condo, HOA, or co-op community are (or at least should be) ‘living’ documents that can be reviewed and amended in order to remain relevant, meaningful…
Being on the board of a community association is no small task. You donate your time and energy to help your community and are rarely thanked for your efforts. The last thing you need is a Directors & Officers (D&O) policy that leaves you e…
A majority of American pet owners report that they regard their pets as family members, right alongside the humans. And just like living in close proximity with other people requires courtesy and consideration for neighbors, so does living …
Apartment dwellers often assume their winter heating costs are dictated by their building's central boiler or individual electric meters—but that’s not entirely the case. While condo and co-op residents can’t just replace their windows or u…
The baseline definition of ‘luxury’ in today’s competitive real estate landscape is hazy at best, and constantly shifting. New developments almost universally include the term in its marketing materials, while legacy co-ops along Lake Shore…
If you serve on your board, you already know the job can sometimes feel like a second career. One day you’re drafting the new budget, the next you’re dealing with building inspections, or mediating a conflict between residents. For a volunt…
Q. Our board wants to update the building’s smoking policy to prohibit electronic cigarettes/vaping for both tobacco and cannabis inside private units and on private balconies, not just in common areas. Can they legally do this? …