Maintenance – General

Behind the Walls: The Damaging Effects of Unchecked Moisture

When it comes to building structures, moisture poses a significant threat that often remains unseen until extensive damage is done.…

12 months ago

HOA Capital Improvements: How to Plan and Budget for Them

Planning for capital improvements can be daunting for Homeowner Association (HOA) board members and HOA management. They need to balance…

1 year ago

Why Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor is Not an Option (CA)

Everywhere we look, costs are rising all around us. Labor costs, insurance costs, material costs. And for associations, business keeps…

1 year ago

Bids vs. Contracts: Warnings and Legal Liability (CO)

We have previously addressed the importance of Associations having proper, legal contracts that protect the Association and how proposals are…

1 year ago

Window Maintenance & Replacement: Caring for a Crucial Building System

When it comes to the list of most important systems to maintain—and potentially the most expensive to replace—in a multifamily…

1 year ago

How often do condo elevators need maintenance? (ON)

There are approximately 20,000 elevators operating in buildings across Ontario, and about 1,550 of them are more than 50 years…

1 year ago

A Homeowners Association in East Portland Is in Knots Over What a $5 Million Repair Might Mean for Its Low-Income Residents

The angry homeowners had a clear mission: ditch the entire board. They needed a simple majority of owners by square…

1 year ago

Plumbing Repairs In Condominiums and Hoa’s

As buildings age, more attention has to be paid to repairs and replacements. Plumbing problems are more expensive than other…

1 year ago