Rhode Island Articles

Who’s a Good Board? Pros Weigh in on Co-op, Condo, HOA Leadership

The 347,000 planned communities in the United States—a number that includes cooperatives, condominiums, and homeowners associations—are generally governed by volunteer…

2 years ago

Workers’ Compensation Coverage & Insurance Costs: The Difference Between Volunteers & Employees

With inflation at historic highs, labor and supply shortages complicating even routine projects and maintenance, and budgets tight (and getting…

2 years ago

Workers’ Compensation Coverage & Insurance Costs: The Difference Between Volunteers & Employees

With inflation at historic highs, labor and supply shortages complicating even routine projects and maintenance, and budgets tight (and getting…

2 years ago

Communications & Community – Clarity, Transparency, & Respect

The words communication and community share a common root. It comes as no surprise, then, that the success of communities…

2 years ago

Q&A: Make Well-Grounded Decisions on Change (MA)

Q. An owner in our condominium has asked the board for permission to install an electric vehicle charging station in…

2 years ago

Maintaining Aging Buildings – Older Structures Have Special Concerns

Nothing lasts forever, even with good maintenance—including most building components. Exterior elements are perhaps most subject to wear and tear…

2 years ago

Building Inspections – Up & Down, Inside & Out

Car owners know that in order to operate their vehicle legally, they must have it professionally inspected every year. An…

2 years ago