Elevator shutdowns are becoming more common as co-op and condo boards scramble to install mandatory door-lock monitors by January 1, 2020. The required work is leading many boards to replace aging elevators while they’re shut down for the door-lock installation, in the hope of saving money in the long run. Some of those boards go to great lengths to minimize inconvenience to residents during a shutdown. Some go too far. Here are three things all boards must keep in mind when an elevator is out of service:    Read the article……………………

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