Like the automobile, the residential elevator is a mechanical marvel—and a fairly recent invention. If you’re a board member, a manager or just a unit owner of an urban or suburban co-op or condo development, chances are you probably use…
Keeping indoor air clean is critical to maintaining a healthy environment. The inner workings of a building’s operating system is often a mystery to the untrained person or board member. Since it’s easier to determine the cleanliness of…
The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife says that there are over 800 species of wildlife living in the Garden State, and while most of them will never been seen on association properties, it seems that others are showing up more t…
Q Who is responsible for a faulty faucet spindle inside the wall which caused a water leak inside the wall and which was unbeknownst to the shareholder but damaged the apartment below? My superintendent had to chip into the wall to rem…
The Borough of Rumson is an upscale and historic community that caught the eyes of English settlers as far back as 1663. During the Victorian Age, it was the summer playground of New York's elite due to its proximity to New York City. …
When you’re decorating your home, there are two things you want to bear in mind if you have children. You want to keep the design functional, but safe. After all, anyone who’s ever had, or just looked after, a baby or toddler, can tell …
The main source of any condo or co-op’s revenue comes from monthly maintenance fees. That seems self-evident. But sometimes a building or development may suddenly need to undergo emergency repairs or fund large capital improvem…
Birds in flight may be beautiful, but their departure sometimes leaves the nest unprotected. And when that nest is in a condominium community, property managers and boards must do their best to compensate. This region is full …
A co-op or condo community’s annual meeting is just business, though these gatherings can sometimes be the site of personal acrimony, or feuding between residents. But annual meetings needn’t be a source of friction, and can serve as a …
You can’t operate a condominium or co-op without a myriad of services, which is why a well-run home association or building requires that it has strong vendor relationships. That means getting supplies and services smoothly and at the …