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High-rise buildings have increased security risks during the holidays. Make sure your high-rise is prepared with these holiday security tips.

Rules and regulations are important in any homeowners association (HOA). But when they aren’t enforced, are enforced inconsistently, or go a bit too far, they can create resentment and put your HOA at risk.

We are all concerned about safety. High Rise management companies and Board members, who have a responsibility to protect the common property, must pay particular attention to security at their properties. A secure condominium means a happier and safer community, and that is what is most important to owners and residents.

Although there are mixed opinions about whether the CTA applies to condo and HOAs, FirstService Residential is proactively assisting board members serving condo and HOAs in understanding and navigating this act.

Have open board positions? Discover five key components to finding & training new board member candidates.

It takes a lot to build a great community. You need committed residents, a dedicated board of directors and a clear understanding of everybody's roles and responsibilities.

Living in New York City has its benefits and challenges. Living in a multi-family New York City condo and co-op building requires owners to abide by house rules, policies and procedures. Residents usually are willing to comply because they recognize the value of these policies in helping to promote cooperation and harmony, enhance resident lifestyle and keep property values as high as possible.

Variables that can affect your board’s specific requirements might include the type of community association or building you have, your location, your available resources and your demographics, to name just a few. Despite these differences, your community association manager board can create an effective – and life-saving – plan by following these eight basic steps.

How well trained is your Condominium Corporation’s manager? When we think of great attributes of a property manager, we often times believe they must simply be courteous and hardworking but there are more qualities that a well-trained manager must possess. Education, licensing and dedication are also huge factors into making an outstanding property manager. See if your property manager has all the qualities of a well-trained manager.

Establishing condominium corporation rules and regulations by navigating governing documents and resolutions to create beneficial rules for your community and residents.

How do NC property management companies communicate with residents? Here are 4 ways to enable effective community communication.

We all know that there's a lot of paperwork in the home buying process. If the home you want to buy is in a managed community of any kind, a resale package, including your resale certificate and governing documents, is part of that paperwork. Resale certificates and packages offer transparency about the community and whether or not the sellers are current in their financial obligations to the association.

In this article, learn the basics of Texas property management laws. From recent legislative changes your association should know to tenant rights and HOA/COA rules, read our guide for all the insights.

Understanding the role of a Minnesota resale certificate can streamline the process. In this guide, we’ll explore what a Minnesota resale certificate is, how to obtain one, and why it matters for both buyers and sellers.

In New England, HOA approval is the process of getting permission from your homeowners association (HOA) before making certain changes to your property. Learn more in our guide.

In this piece, we will cover common unenforceable HOA rules in California, how they can be addressed, and everything you need to know about enforceable HOA guidelines.

In this article, learn what you need to know about resale certificates in Virginia, from what they are and when they are needed to how they are used and costs. Learn more!

What is required for NYC condos, co-ops, and rental buildings to comply with Local Law 97? Read updates from FirstService Energy and the Department of Buildings (DOB).

Learn how to approach pet policies to ensure that they are respectful, safe and compliant with the law.

What are capital improvements and how do they keep your community relevant and maximize property values? Read our article to successfully manage capital improvements.

Serving on your HOA’s board of directors can be a very daunting task. You can always count on the meeting agenda to be loaded with items requiring decision and action. In between meetings, there is more association business that has to be taken care of. So what is the best way to stay on top of everything? This is where committees come in handy.

How do you resolve community conflict, avoid costly and time-intensive litigation and maintain a great resident experience? Use these three methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to keep the peace.

The results are in. We asked board members 10 questions on what it takes to have a great association. Download the full survey results report to see what they think about their roles, events, committees, volunteers and other hot topics.

In an ideal world, all parties in a homeowners’ association, community association, or other residential deed-restricted community would always agree and cooperate. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case – part of life is dealing with the conflicts and disputes that arise when working as a group. In most cases, people are able to resolve disputes in an amicable way through frank and honest conversations or compromise. But, there are times that a more formal process of handling the dispute is necessary for the group to come to a consensus. That is where mediation and arbitration come in.