While the appeal of outdoor space is undeniable, it’s often difficult for associations to select, design, and maintain an area. Making the most out of a challenging landscape space requires creativity, flexibility, and some expertise. Read the article now! newenglandcondo.com/article/creati…

There’s always something that needs to be upgraded or updated. There are common areas ranging from lobbies to hallways to clubhouses that need some TLC on a regular basis in order to remain attractive, functional, and safe. Read the article to learn more! newenglandcondo.com/article/a-litt…

Climate, culture, and COVID have changed what it means to have a ‘green’ community. While the options for type of grass to soil composition will vary from one location to another, one message remains constant: involving a competent professional is key. ⁠newenglandcondo.com/article/better…

It’s that time of year again! According to the pros, winter’s short, dark days are the perfect time to get a jump on spring planning. Checklists should be in order, vendors and suppliers contacted and scheduled, and staff and board members prepared.⁠ newenglandcondo.com/article/spring…

Whether a conflict arises between neighbors, between residents and management, or between tenants and the board, it’s vital to address it swiftly and diplomatically to maintain a functioning, livable community. Read the article to learn more! newenglandcondo.com/article/noise-…

I am the president of a condo board. An owner asked to join the board, and we let her—she was never voted in. She has been so awful, self-centered, and abusive that one board member resigned. We have asked her to resign but she refuses. Can we remove her? newenglandcondo.com/article/qa-bad…

A residential building or complex can always stand to be improved, whether with an aesthetic update, design overhaul, or an upgrade of its machinery or systems—but even the most discretionary improvements can open Pandora’s box of regulatory requirements newenglandcondo.com/article/capita…

It's no surprise that the success of communities depends on effective communication between board members, managers, and residents. In multifamily residential communities like co-ops & condos, effective communication is crucial in achieving optimal results newenglandcondo.com/article/commun…

News outlets are reporting on the trend of surging carrying charges for condos, co-ops, and HOAs. The monthly fees paid by owners of units in multifamily communities and buildings for the upkeep of common elements costs have risen significantly! newenglandcondo.com/article/as-cos…

The Miami Herald pieced together eyewitness accounts, expert analysis, and historical documentation to reveal in detail the crucial moments surrounding the structural failure that took 98 human lives in Surfside, Florida. Read to learn more! newenglandcondo.com/article/the-ch…

newenglandcondo.com/article/orient… Whether first time buyers of a multifamily community option are coming from a rental background or a single-family home experience, condo/co-op living, and its administrative and governance structure, differs dramatically from both.⁠ Read to learn more!

The topic of insurance can be a bit overwhelming. Even the terms we use as purchasers differ from the terms industry professionals use when discussing and settling claims—which can leave laymen feeling like we need a translator. Read to learn more! newenglandcondo.com/article/loss-i…

For the first time in decades, serious inflation has reared its ugly head. Costs for nearly everything—including the goods and services needed to operate and maintain multifamily properties—are up an average of 10%. The question is, how to pay for it?⁠ newenglandcondo.com/article/inflat…

2022 started off with a backlog of court proceedings after months of COVID closures and related scheduling issues, a number of cases and bills of interest to multifamily communities have gone through or are in process. Which ones should you follow? newenglandcondo.com/article/the-ye…

Conflict and divisions in HOAs and other communities can and often do bleed into the community’s administration: the manager and board of directors. Even a seemingly minor conflict can upend a residential community if it’s not dealt with diplomatically. newenglandcondo.com/article/managi…

With inflation at historic highs, labor and supply shortages complicating routine projects and maintenance, and budgets tight, many condo and homeowner associations are looking for ways to control costs and still get needed work done on their properties. newenglandcondo.com/article/worker…

A recent analysis by Realtor .com shows that in an increasingly competitive housing market, condos, co-ops, and attached townhouses offer an affordable alternative to comparable single-family homes, especially in high-density, high-cost markets newenglandcondo.com/article/condos…

As temperatures around the globe reach dangerous highs, large-scale federal action on climate legislation is stymied. This parade of catastrophes is perhaps best represented by a single necessary commodity: fuel. Read to learn more! newenglandcondo.com/article/fuel-p…

In an age where almost everything is digitally recorded in some way or another, one useful security tool for condominium and co-op boards to consider is digital camera equipment. Residents want to feel that the building takes their safety seriously newenglandcondo.com/article/survei… ⁠

newenglandcondo.com/article/holdin… In many ways co-op, condo, and HOA living represents the most basic form of representative democracy. Where does the authority of the board come from, and how must board members be chosen?⁠ Read the article to learn more!