Protecting Your Co-op or Condo from Legal Liability

From personal exposure and discrimination to cyberattacks and tort claims, condo and co-op boards face potential liability exposure. Learn how to protect your board and building.

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May 11, 2021
A capable management company will enforce procedures and invest in technologies that help limit legal liability for the condo or co-op, and also mitigate board member personal exposure.
Mitigating Board Liability & Personal Exposure – Part One
April 28, 2021
To help boards and shareholders navigate the legal and logistical nuances of virtual annual meetings, our property management experts have assembled a collection of best practices that address the most common concerns and logistical hurdles.
Virtual Annual Meetings: Comprehensive Guidelines for Board Members
April 15, 2021
Carefully evaluating the property manager is a critical component of board business and helps ensure a consistent level of service each and every day.
Depth of Support: What You Should Expect from a Property Manager
March 10, 2021
While communicating clearly and effectively with residents is vitally important, it is just as important to foster better board communication.
Improving Board Communication from Within
February 24, 2021
FirstService Residential has helped boards and building owners save millions of dollars in energy costs, in part, through our Energy Aggregation Purchasing Program.
Delivering Value: FirstService Residential Energy Aggregation Purchasing Program
February 24, 2021
Around the world, the property and casualty insurance industry experienced record losses from 2016 to 2019, and consumers are now feeling the effects on both a macro and micro scale.
Market Trends & Best Practices: Property Insurance for Boards & Building Owners in 2021
February 22, 2021
These four components of a successful communication plan will help your board create and deliver effective messaging throughout the year.
Staying Connected: Communication Best Practices for Board Members
January 04, 2021
Is your building prepared for Local Law 152 gas piping inspections? FirstService Residential recommends getting ahead of schedule to avoid unforeseen deficiencies and costly fines.
Local Law 152: Updated Requirements for Boards and Buildings
December 16, 2020
FirstService Residential has invested substantial resources to facilitate each of our managed properties with facade inspections and is here to help you navigate the many intricacies of FISP.
Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP): Understanding Cycle 9 Requirements
November 16, 2020
FirstService Residential managed properties have access to the tax certiorari experts at Goldberg Weprin Finkel Goldstein LLP, the premier firm in this specialized field.
Tax Certiorari: Fast Facts for Boards and Owners in New York City
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COVID-19 Budgeting and Contingency Planning for 2021

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