Letters to the Board: How to Respond?
Monday, November 30
Every homeowners association receives letters from condo owners, and it’s important to have a policy in place that addresses how to deal with these letters. In some states, the law dictates how or if a board should respond to letters, but other states leave it up to the associations to form their...
The Escalation of the Condo Wars
Monday, November 30
With so many homebuyers opting for — or transitioning to — condos, the problems that come with fully occupied condo complex has increased exponentially. Some problems associated with communal living, such as noise complaints, issues surrounding pets, and the like, are still there, but new problem...
Lead Paint and Your Condo
Monday, November 30
Lead laws are different in every state, but the one thing that’s certain is that unstable sources of lead in your home are dangerous, especially to small children. Lead laws get complex when it comes to condominiums because the question of who’s responsible for deleading comes into play.A unit ow...
The Pros and Cons of Condo Living
Monday, November 30
Choosing your home is a big decision, so you should be sure to weigh the pros and cons before committing to anything.Pros of Condo LivingSecurity. Community living is, by nature, more secure than living by yourself. Neighbors will be around to watch out for you and there will always be a door to ...
Dealing with Disputes in a Building with Few Units
Monday, November 30
When you live in a building with many condos, owners can typically reach decisions about dealing with repairs or upgrades by following the rule of the majority. But when you live in a building with only a couple of units, disputes can get more difficult because people are looking out for their ow...
The Sperry Van Ness Property Management Survey
Monday, May 12
The Sperry Van Ness International Corporation has released the top five learnings from a recently conducted survey of property management executives. The survey was seeking the