The foundation of any properly run co-op or condo building rests on residents paying their monthly maintenance fees on time and in full, with no delays or delinquencies. Unfortunately, because of the lingering effects of the Recession …
A major building rehabilitation for a large condominium community included impact-resistant replacement windows, at a six-figure cost for materials alone. The owners’ association advanced money to the contractor to buy the windows. When…
Serving on a condo board has its challenges—mostly of a relatively mundane, everyday sort, like how to pay for new carpet in the clubhouse, or what kind of flowers to put in the new beds out front. Occasionally however, a much more sens…
Whether indoors or out, few design elements are as dramatic and arresting as a waterfall, water wall, Koi pond, reflecting pool or statuesque fountain. These water features add beauty and value to any property or building, whether they …
The signs “Post No Bills,” “Active Driveway” and “Alternate Side Parking” are all fairly common and relatively self-explanatory in urban settings. Other equally common signs we see in suburban communities throughout the U.S. related to p…
Whether you live in a towering high-rise or a sprawling suburban development, landscaping not only helps a condo or HOA increase and retain property values, but has a positive impact on residents themselves—beautiful, functional green s…
One of the things that attracts people to a condo or HOA are the beautiful grounds and lush landscaping that surrounds the property. Because of the topography of Florida, depending on where a home is located, water could be plentiful o…
Australian pines are a cause of contention in River Bridge, a planned community of 1,100 homes in the City of Greenacres in Palm Beach County. Some residents want these trees removed; others defend them. The River Bridge Prope…
Florida is known for sunshine, palm trees, and sandy beaches. At first glance, lawns and lawn care, outside of luxurious golf courses, may seem to be non-issues for many Floridians. But step away from the beaches and Floridians, like m…
It's a common enough story: the condominium was relatively new, but from the start its board of directors was stingy with maintenance and repair dollars. Then the recession struck, and a large percentage of unpaid maintenance fees spik…