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We have added a great new tool to the Blackstone Management Vendor desk. Notifications: vendors will get notifications when maintenance/repair requests are assigned to them in our system. This will allow all vendors working with Blackstone Management to track all outstanding work and RFP requests. Scheduling: vendors now can set appointments for maintenance work at…
NEW MARYLAND LAW PREVENTS DEVELOPERS FROM RETAINING DISPROPORTIONATE HOA VOTING CONTROL A new law, effective October 1, 2018, will prevent developers from retaining disproportionate voting control after selling a majority of lots within a homeowner association (“HOA”) subdivision. This law ends the practice where some HOA developers created governing documents that gave them multiple votes…
Blackstone Management Holiday Office Hours Thanksgiving – Closed Nov. 23 and 24, Reopen at 8am Nov. 27 Christmas – Closed Dec. 25, Reopen at 8am Dec. 26 New Years – Closed Jan. 1, Reopen at 8am Jan. 2
Beginning October 1st, the maximum fee that a condominium association or home owners association (HOA) may charge a unit owner for providing a resale package will be $250. This figure may be CPI-U adjusted every 2 years, but as of October 1, 2016 the maximum fee will be $250. Condominium associations and HOAs should note that the…
Has the HOA newsletter gone the way of the dinosaur? Hopefully at your HOA the answer is a resounding no; newsletters are still vitally important tools for associations that wish to foster strong, clear, consistent communication with their members. You may send the newsletter electronically, you may send it on paper, or you may do…
Warm weather usually means fun in the sun, but summer heat also can bring severe weather. Threatening thunderstorms often loom large on summer afternoons so it’s important to be prepared for downpours and accompanying lightning, which can strike outdoors or indoors. Consider the following suggestions when planning both outdoor and indoor events this summer to…
A quorum is the minimum number of owners who must be at a meeting before business can be transacted. State law tells us what that minimum number is for our association. It’s relatively low, but we still have a tough time getting to it. It’s a common problem in many associations. Meetings that don’t have…
We wanted to inform owners and tenants that due to ongoing issues homeowners and our accounting team are experiencing with our current online payment provider we have decided to make a change of vendors. After much consideration and research we will be changing providers to Revo payments. Revo is an industry leader in online payments for associations…
Winter has arrived later than expected, but with the extreme cold the last few days and snow predicted this weekend, it’s finally here. We thought this is a good time to remind you of snow removal responsibilities, and other important information to protect your home this winter. In terms of snow removal, all streets will…
The tradition of the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving is steeped in myth and legend. Few people realize that the Pilgrims did not celebrate Thanksgiving the next year, or any year thereafter, though some of their descendants later made a “Forefather’s Day” that usually occurred on December 21 or 22. Several Presidents, including George Washington, made one-time…
This month marks the beginning of the 2015 hurricane season, and we’re eager to support your efforts to become more safe and more prepared. That’s why we’re pleased to be working with Ready.gov to ensure that you have access to simple steps that you and your family can take today. Click here to learn more…
Starting the FHA Approval Process: Starting the FHA Approval process is not difficult, but it does differ depending on your role in the community. Property Managers/Board Members: The first step is to have the community pre-qualified. A professional FHA approval consultant/submission service will be able to assess the eligibility of your community prior to submitting….
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Blackstone Management Supporting communities in Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington DC metro since 2007.
Waldorf, MD
8 am to 5 pm M-F
Copyright 2026, Blackstone Management, LLC.
All Rights Reserved.