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- March 23, 2015
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Do board members owe a duty of care and loyalty to their association?

A community association is a corporation, in many ways similar to any other corporation, be it a for-profit or not-for-profit company. In exercising decisions, for the most part, the community association’s board members must adhere to the “business judgment rule.” As I like to explain it, this means that the board member’s decisions might be […]

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- March 22, 2015
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Think twice before installing security cameras in condominiums

Does your condominium building have security cameras that were installed by the developer? Have there been violations of the association’s security protocol, such as unauthorized use of key fobs and contractor access to the building without registering with the front desk? If the answer to both questions is “yes”, would you think that installing a […]

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- March 22, 2015
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Filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization: viable option for condo associations, HOA’s

While the housing market in South Florida is continuing its recovery, many of the community associations in the region are still struggling with delinquencies by unit owners in the payment of their association dues. The shortfalls in the associations’ collections, which in some cases have also been exacerbated by gross mismanagement or even theft by […]

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- March 21, 2015
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Condominium rentals can impact ADA compliancy rules

Q: In a condominium that permits short term rentals, must the property be ADA compliant and who must make these modifications or alterations?    Read more……….

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- March 20, 2015
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Condo Owners Must Pay for the Unlawful Conduct of Their Directors

Who should pay the bill when condominium directors act unlawfully and take justice in their own hand? According to the Court of Appeal it may be the owners having elected them!  We blogged already on the Ottawa case where condominium directors were found to be in contempt of court when they decided to ignore a […]

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- March 20, 2015
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Why Community Associations Cannot Afford to Ignore Lender Foreclosure Actions – Part II

This blog post is part II in a series of posts discussing why community associations cannot afford to ignore lender foreclosure actions.  The underlying theme of this series is that associations have a financial interest and lien rights in their properties and by ignoring lender foreclosure actions, associations are ignoring their own financial interests and […]

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- March 20, 2015
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New Mexico Legislation re: Transfer Fees

(Scroll to 2nd item)  A bill by Rep. Monica Youngblood to cap what a homeowners association can charge for releasing documents required before a property transfer is moving to the full Senate.  Youngblood, R-Albuquerque, a real estate agent, said she is backing HB 380 to limit what she said is the “gouging” of certain homeowners […]

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- March 20, 2015
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Weatherproofing 101: Methods, Materials, and Errors in Waterproofing a Building

The first week of 2015 brought torrential downpours and freezing temperatures to the New England area, and this horrendous wind-driven rain resulted in numerous calls to weatherproofing and waterproofing companies throughout the area from condominiums seeing water creeping into their buildings.    Read more………..

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- March 19, 2015
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Caring for Paved Surfaces: It’s a Pave New World

The pavement you walk and drive upon daily is easy to take for granted—but it’s a major part of your condo or HOA’s infrastructure. Understanding the materials and methods involved in installing and maintaining a multifamily community’s paved surfaces can save everyone a lot of hassle, time and money.      Read more……….

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- March 19, 2015
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From the Outside In: A Look at Exterior Building Inspections

There are potential dangers all around a condo or co-op that no resident wants to consider a realistic concern: a chunk of hanging concrete above a balcony can be life-threatening; a section of delaminated masonry, wood shingles or siding, can rot, crack or create serious issues; and water intrusion problems can cause or worsen structural […]

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- March 19, 2015
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A Clear View: What’s New in Window Trends and Technology?

Windows can dramatically change any space, from transforming a tiny kitchen into a front row seat to a glorious skyline to morphing a standard upstairs bedroom into a perfect perch for an ocean view. Windows bring vast life and light to an condo unit or home, meaning a great deal of time, effort, and creativity […]

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- March 19, 2015
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Heavy Metal: An Overview of Exterior Metal Work

Metal work, however—ornamental and otherwise—still had (and has) a place in the city’s architecture. Whether via subtle touches (i.e., rails, cornices, gutters and busts, or outwardly exposed steel and aluminum structural work), those with a keen eye can spot metallic touches, both new and old, that reflect both the city’s past and future.    Read […]

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- March 19, 2015
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Errors in the Declaration or Description?

Despite being reviewed by a number of people during the development phase, sometimes a declaration or description is registered with an error or inconsistency in it. For instance, where two condominiums are mirror images of each other and the documents prepared from the first are used for the second.    Read more………

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- March 18, 2015
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Conflict of Interest: Better Safe Than Sorry

With ethics and governance being such a hot topics in the corporate and political world, you won’t be surprised to hear that condominium corporations are no stranger to these concepts. Directors must be conscious of the standard of care expected from them and of the risk of conflict of interest.  Read more……….

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- March 18, 2015
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The Ever-increasing Deductible Dilemma: Part One

It is becoming more and more common place. A condominium association has a few claims on its insurance policy over the years and premiums start to rise. In order to purchase affordable casualty insurance to cover the common elements and the portions of the units the association is obligated to insure per the governing documents […]

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- March 18, 2015
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Plywood blown from condo conversion fatally strikes woman, 37, on Manhattan sidewalk (NY)

A piece of plywood blown down from a high-end condo conversion project in Manhattan struck a woman as she walked down a sidewalk, killing her, cops said Wednesday.    Read more………

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- March 17, 2015
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Grow Low H20 Plants in Your HOA

One of the great challenges most homeowner associations experience is how to reduce landscape maintenance and water costs. Xeriscaping is a method of combining attractive, pest resistant and low maintenance native plants in a way that conserves water. It is based on seven basic horticultural principles:   Read more……..

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- March 17, 2015
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The Top Traits of Great and Effective Boards of Directors

Over the years, I have worked with many, many Boards of Directors: As a manager, as a consultant, and as a member of the Board. And as we all – managers and Board members alike – know, some Boards are just better than others at administrating their community and effectively achieving their agenda with grace, […]

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- March 16, 2015
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A Settlement to Accommodate a Disability Must Be In Writing

Mr. Taite’s initial Application before the Tribunal was dismissed last February. At the time, he was alleging that the responding condominium corporation violated the Human Rights Code by failing to accommodate his disability, which required him to drive a modified truck. At the time, he was requesting to be able to park his over-sized truck […]

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- March 16, 2015
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Chimney Safety Tips for Homeowners Association Residents

There is nothing as serene as a warm, crackling fire on a cold, winter night. There is also nothing more dangerous if your chimney is damaged. When is the last time that you have checked on your chimney safety in the homeowners association?    Read more………

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- March 16, 2015
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Drones in Community Associations – Part 2

The previous blog post, “Drones in Community Association – Part I,” discussed the association’s regulation of the use of drones throughout and within the community. This post will discuss the potential for associations to utilize drones in everyday management and maintenance tasks for the community.       Read more……….

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- March 13, 2015
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Update on the Condominium Act Review

In September 2013, the Ontario government, in conjunction with Canada’s Public Policy Forum, published a working paper on changes to the Condominium Act of Ontario. The current Condominium Act in use in Ontario was prepared in the late 1990s and brought into force in 2001. It is widely held that a review of the Act […]

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