All professional contractors and service providers are required by law to carry insurance to cover their activities. Any condo building should also carry its own insurance to cover accidents or other incidents on the property—this could…

When you decide to run for a board, you’re usually thinking about all the great changes you’re going to make to your building community, along with all the time and effort that you’re prepared to sacrifice for the good of your home. …

Q We live in a condominium that has a builder-controlled board. In the past, when we had a deficit, the builder covered it so we were able to  start the year without a deficit. When we had a surplus, the builder was given credit for the s…

Q I am the president of a condominium association in Trenton. One of the board  members suggested we put a term limit on board members. Currently we do not  have such a provision in our bylaws. How would be go about making an amendment?  …

 It's a sad fact that the artisans and craftspeople who created some of the most  beautiful, distinctive interior and exterior architectural elements for the  tri-state area's residential buildings are an endangered species. The  prolifera…

 A key to success and functionality in any relationship is clear, consistent  communication. In a residential community, part of achieving functionality is  managing the information in the governing documents and records which detail  the …

 While a lot of the day-to-day business of running a condo building or HOA  happens in the management office or on-site at the level of maintenance and  staff management, meetings—board-only and resident alike—are the forum where important…

 Out of nowhere, someone is regularly using the parking space you have had for  years. And strangers are appearing regularly in your building’s hallways, though you’re not sure where they belong or if they should even be there. Strangely, …

 If you want to find out about the history of a town, region or country, head to  a museum or look it up on the Internet. If you want to find out about your  family’s history, look at your photo album, whether it’s in a book or online. And…

 The foundation of any properly run condo association or co-op building rests on  residents paying their monthly maintenance fees on time and in full, with no  delays or delinquencies. However, thanks to the lingering effects of the ebbing…