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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.

Robust automation software can help boards and building owners in New York City satisfy local law compliance deadlines and inspection cycles.

Policy exclusions introduce increased risk to the board and often render a contractor’s policy meaningless. Properly vetting a contractor’s insurance is critical.

FirstService Residential helps condo and co-op boards navigate CMA compliance, avoid costly fines and identify incentive programs that reduce the cost of building upgrades.

Local Law 97 impacts roughly 50,000 buildings across the city, a majority of which are multifamily residential properties.

Enforcing HOA parking rules is a universal challenge for homeowners’ associations. Follow these 5 tips to minimize violations and misunderstandings among your residents.

The rising cost of flood insurance and forthcoming changes to FEMA flood maps is a topic of discussion for condos and co-ops in the New York City area.

As of November 2021, the New York City Council has extended Local Law 152 gas pipeline inspection deadlines for boards and building owners through June 30, 2022.

On January 11, state lawmakers will assemble for the annual 60-day legislative session. This session will cover a list of key issues and promises to be an active one for community associations for two particular reasons: the impact of the collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside and the skyrocketing cost of property insurance.

As of December 27, 2021, New York City’s Department of Health requires building workers who perform in-person work to show proof of vaccination to their employer.

Beginning July 1, 2022, condominium and cooperative buildings in New York City must begin to pay building workers a prevailing wage or forfeit their eligibility for the Cooperative and Condominium Property Tax Abatement.

Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community.

Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community.

Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community.

Open and effective communication among the board, management company and vendors is an important part of any community's operating budget and for improving residents' lifestyles.

Learn about the main bills addressed this session that will impact Florida's community associations and those who live and work in them.

Transitioning to new management? See these 8 steps to ensure a seamless switch and take the stress out of change.

New York City boards and owners are experiencing great difficulty renewing general liability and umbrella insurance policies. FirstService Residential can help.

As the supply chain crisis continues to linger with no end in sight, proper storm preparation means considering supply shortages. Read on for 6 things to consider as your board prepares for the upcoming storm season.

As a board member, you know the importance of making rules and establishing policy; these must be clear and sensible. The process for creating and enforcing rules successfully is the same.

How can you ensure that your association’s parking rules are fair and easy to understand and follow? Here are 6 essential questions to ask before you create or enforce parking policies.

How can you ensure that your association’s parking rules are fair and easy to understand and follow? Here are 6 essential questions to ask before you create or enforce parking policies.

At the Florida Legislature's special session, new laws impacting community associations support condo safety and insurance reform. Learn more.

Learn the roles of the board of directors and the property management company at your condo or HOA community.