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While the summer may have you thinking of different ways to beat the heat, it’s important to start preparing for the cold weather now, too. In fact, the change in seasons brings a variety of landscaping and maintenance issues you’ll want to get a jump-start on before that first cold snap. So with the quickly approaching autumn season in mind, here are a few points you’ll want to focus on.

Summer is slipping away – time to hit the road! Beautiful weather, a break from school and lighter work schedules for many offer the perfect opportunity to get away from it all for a while. Before rest and relaxation mode takes over, there are a few important things to take care of. Taking a little time to properly prepare your home can save you money and worry in the long run. Whether you live in a high-rise condo or in a master-planned community, it’s important to know how to prepare your home for an extended time away. No matter where you live, here are some simple tips to help ensure your home is safe and well maintained while you are off enjoying the summer sun.

There is no way to avoid surprises when it comes to the maintenance of your community. Preventative maintenance ensures that your systems are keeping future problems at bay; predictive maintenance is also effective.

Electric cars are finally here and are hot in the market. As we discussed in our previous article, there has been a surge in purchasing PEVs (plug-in electric vehicles) within the last five years. With the escalation of demand on electric cars and its purchases, battery charging stations are a hot topic that many condo boards, homeowners associations (HOAs), and co-ops across the country need are starting to address.

In choosing the right New Jersey property management company for your community, many questions need to be asked to see if the company or manager will be the right fit for your board and your residents. While every community has its own unique needs, and every residential management company has a unique way of meeting them, there are some qualities that any great company should have. Here is an easy list of the top qualities to look for in a full-service property management company.

Are you ready to plug in instead of fill up? If so, you’ll join over 2,500 of your fellow New Jersey drivers who’ve already made the switch from gasoline-powered to plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) – or a combination of both.

As you may recall, winter arrived late in the Mid-Atlantic, with balmy December temperatures dashing dreams of a white Christmas. But despite the season’s late debut, heavy snowfall and even blizzard conditions affected many parts of this region this winter. Consequently, many communities had to arrange and pay for snow removal services – which can often be one of the biggest chunks an association’s budget.

The Qian v. Toll Brothers, Inc. ruling found that in the case of a sidewalk privately owned by a common interest community, the common law residential public-sidewalk immunity does not apply – regardless of who uses the sidewalk. Associations have the duty to take reasonable measures to clear snow and ice from its sidewalks. Read more for tips on how to prepare for this upcoming winter.

The budget is the driving force for all of your board’s initiatives. Beyond being just numbers; it’s the framework for accomplishing your community’s objectives, making it incredibly important. Yet, for many boards, this is often a confusing process.

A good spring-cleaning can do wonders for your community association. Here are some tips to get your started.