condominium

How Is the Motion to Lay on the Table Misused?

Because the motion to Lay on the Table is not debatable, requires only a majority vote, and has high precedence,…

9 years ago

Director breached duties in disagreement with the board (ON)

A case recently released provides a great summary of enforcement principles in condominiums. Briefly, it was an application by a…

9 years ago

P-A-I-N-T To Perfection in Your HOA

No two painting projects are alike. Types and conditions of materials to be painted, complexity of architectural features, types and…

9 years ago

Keeping Building Residents Informed… Especially When It’s Bad News

You know when you're on the subway and the train stops in the tunnel and ten minutes later steam starts…

9 years ago

Condominiums May Not Opt Out Of Maryland’s Mandatory Insurance Provisions

Section 11-114 of the Maryland Condominium Act provides that Condominium Associations must maintain property insurance on the entire condominium including…

9 years ago

Superior housekeeping at Superior Court (ON)

Though the weather suggests otherwise, spring has finally sprung in Ontario. As many condo corporations begin their seasonal cleaning and…

9 years ago

The Republican National Convention: Community Associations Should Keep an Eye on the Short-term Rental Market

The Republican National Committee’s announcement that Cleveland would be the site for its 2016 Republican National Convention was great economic…

9 years ago

Declarant Rights: Are Developers Leaving Money on the Table?

When a residential subdivision is developed, it is common for the developer to record a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements…

9 years ago

How Long Will Condos Last?

Every time I am approached by condo buyers and owners alike, the most asked question is on the future of…

9 years ago

The Need-to-Knows of Living in a Condominium Development – Part One: The Public Offering Statement (NJ)

No matter whether you are a first time home buyer or veteran repeat purchaser chances are you have been mentally…

9 years ago

Get involved with your HOA to protect your home’s value

We take so many things for granted as we go about our busy lives. One of them is the routine…

9 years ago