Condo & HOA Articles

Effective Committees – Maximizing Use of Community Volunteers

In a typical co-op, condo, or homeowners association, residents have a lot to say about how their building or community…

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You Have Been Assessing Me Too Much! Square Footage Allocation Discrepancies (CO)

For homeowners’ associations whose assessment allocations are based on square footage of units, problems may arise if the developer used…

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Collecting When the Homeowner is Deceased (CO)

Unfortunately, sometimes homeowners pass away. When that happens and the homeowner owes a balance to the association, boards often have…

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The Headless HOA (or Co-op or Condo) Can a Common-Interest Community Exist without a Board? (NY)

CooperatorNews recently received a question from a reader along these lines. The individual is the current president of her association…

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Q&A: Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign (MA)

Q. As election season approaches, I am anticipating—in light of the current divisive nature of our society—that we’re going to…

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What You Need To Know About HO6 Insurance

Life in a townhome offers a vibrant blend of community and convenience but just like any home, unexpected events can…

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Is it Possible to Contest Assessments by Co-Op and Condo Boards? (NY)

Co-op shareholders and condo unit-owners dread the news that their board is levying an assessment on top of monthly charges.…

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Dive In & Thrive: Optimizing Your Community Pool

As the sunny days of summer beckon, it's crucial to recognize that the upkeep of a community pool demands year-round…

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5 Community Association Management Trends to Watch in 2024

The rise of community associations across the U.S. holds promise for management companies in 2024—but companies also need to be…

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