Q. My association has a long-standing resolution that requires all owners to have their dryer vents cleaned every other year, and to submit a receipt from the cleaning vendor to the management company. The resolution correctly identifies …
Q. Is it legal for a current board member to advertise his re-election, or to go around knocking on each door and telling owners who to vote for? —What’s Appropriate A. “Yes and yes,” says Jonathan H. K…
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, with storm activity intensifying in late summer, peaking around mid-September. And while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a calmer-than-u…
In a historic turn for national real estate policy, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became federal law on July 11. The landmark legislation took an unusual constitutional path to enactment. After clearing the U.S. Senate by…
Five years after the catastrophic collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, Florida that claimed the lives of 98 people, the 1.8-acre beachfront site is slated for an ultra-luxury redevelopment called The Delmore, designe…
The ever-changing, often unpredictable nature of their industry requires professional property managers to be adaptable. On any given day, a manager might find him- or herself dealing with issues ranging from managing a major capital repair…
Understanding monthly maintenance bills can be a pain. What reads like a single amount usually breaks down into many unseen parts, like insurance, contract obligations, and reserves for capital repairs. CooperatorNews spoke with Chuck Gra…
Poor resident attendance at meetings, failure to reach a quorum, and vacant board positions all make it hard—if not impossible—to carry out the vital business of running a solvent, functional building or HOA. This presentation will offer co…
As AI and other tech become more and more indespensible for boards and managers doing the daily work of running their communities, questions - and challeges - will inevitably arise. This panel of experts will discuss how AI, online voting, …
This past winter presented significant challenges for many communities, including widespread ice damming, pavement deterioration, snowplow-related damage, and an increase in related insurance claims. In this educational session led by Taylo…