DC Condominium Act: Everything you need to know

Service dogs help individuals with disabilities enjoy a greater quality of life. And it’s up to all of us – including condo associations – to ensure they have equal access to the amenities and services all of us should enjoy. But it’s clear that the presence of a service animal often gives rise to important questions – not only when it comes to access, but when you consider fairness to other residents and their guests. The following guidelines are meant to shed some light on service animals and the rights of individuals with disabilities when it comes to your Washington D.C. high-rise community.

Electric cars are no longer a vision of the future. As we discussed in our previous article, there has been an increase in purchases of PEVs (plug-in electric vehicles) within the last five years. This means we must cater to the new demand of conveniently-located battery charging stations that are readily accessible.  With the escalation of the demand for electric cars and its purchases, it is a hot topic that many homeowners associations (HOAs), community associations and condo boards across the country, including the DC Metro area, need to address.

If you live or work in our nation’s capital, you know that traffic is a way of life.  And while you’re spending so much time on the road, you may have noticed an increasing number of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) – after all, almost 500,000 PEVs have been sold throughout the country over the past five years, and Washington, D.C. is one of the biggest markets.

So what types of electric cars are DC drivers buying?  PEVS include two major categories of vehicles, both powered all or in part by batteries.  They include BEVs, or battery-electric vehicles, and PHEVs, or plug-in hybrid vehicles.  Read more to find out what the difference is.

For guests, the front desk representative sets the tone for their entire perception of the building. For residents, the front desk representative is a touchstone throughout their day, every day. It’s an important role to fill.

Michael Mendillo, president of FirstService Residential's Mid-Atlantic region, returned to William Patterson University, his alma mater, to inspire students with real-life lessons about leadership and success.  

Every board has a fiduciary duty to ensure reserve funds are invested responsibly. But how are boards supposed to maximize returns in this historically low rate environment?

Now that winter is here, it is essential that the pipes in your building or system are as prepared as you are for whatever weather comes your way.

How can a community Board of Directors prepare to make their election a positive experience that provides a foundation for the future? Learn more with these guidelines.

While exclusive communities like the Hamptons or Malibu will always be attractive locations for affluent vacation home buyers, several new trends are emerging in the growing second home market. 

Today’s active adult communities are growing in popularity in New Jersey and across the country, spurred in great part by the maturing U.S. population. As interest in activity-rich, amenity-driven lifestyles increases for the 55-plus group, existing age-restricted communities are working hard to adapt their facilities and programming in order to compete in the changing marketplace. At the same time, developers and builders are searching for the best strategies to make new ventures stand out from the crowd.