There’s no such thing as too much education—and that’s especially true in the realm of multifamily property management. Keeping one’s skills sharp and knowledge base both broad and current is a must for all management professionals, regardl…
In the world of co-ops, condos, and HOAs, management plays a slightly different role than it does in other multifamily residential settings. For example, in many rental buildings, the landlord or property owner often acts as de facto manage…
Over the past few years, nearly all property owners, including shared interest communities, have seen sharp increases in their insurance premiums. That costs have spiraled and coverage gotten harder to obtain is obvious; the questions are, …
As the climate crisis has worsened, governments at the federal, state, and local level have made attempts to legislate solutions. While necessary, that three-pronged approach can often make compliance a complicated process for multifamily b…
With the recent passage of legislation extending key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the debate over who benefits most from the U.S. tax code has once again come into focus. Originally passed in 2017, the TCJA lowered indivi…
Keeping lobby spaces attractive and up-to-date often requires more than a fresh coat of paint and seasonal floral arrangements. One key component is the lobby décor; the furniture and furnishings that fill out the space and make it appealin…
Pets have always been a source of comfort and emotional support for many of us, and since the pandemic created more opportunities for us to remain at home, pets have become even more constant companions. Given that integrating animals into …
With cannabis use becoming increasingly normalized (as of 2023, 38 states permit medical marijuana use and 23 permit both medical and recreational consumption), co-op and condo administrators are faced with yet another quality-of-life issue…
Managing or administering a multifamily community like a condo, HOA, or co-op building is a lesson in balancing diverse, sometimes conflicting interests and priorities for the collective good. In buildings and associations where residents l…
Noise complaints are easily the number-one grievance of people living in high-density, vertical communities with shared walls, floors, and common spaces. No matter how long you’ve lived in a city, and how accustomed you are to a certain bas…