Preparing for a Natural Disaster
Does your association have a business continuity plan in place? In an emergency, it’s much easier to work from a plan rather than thinking on your feet.…
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Make Sure You Give Proper Notice When Attempting to Remove a Tenant’s Dog
A Connecticut condo association board tried to force the removal of a dog after holding multiple hearings and concluding it was vicious (Copper Square Ass’n, Inc. v.…
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Rock the Proxy: Let Your Voice be Heard
We’ve got an election coming up, and even if you’re unable to attend the membership meeting and election, you can still vote by proxy. A proxy is…
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Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over ocean water and often move toward land. Hurricanes bring high winds, heavy rain, storm surge (rise in water level),…
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Important notice from Blackstone Management
Dear Valued Customer, As 2022 approaches, businesses across all markets throughout the US continue to be burdened by extraordinary circumstances nationwide challenging clients, consumers, suppliers, and…
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D.C. Authorizes Virtual Meetings and Electronic Voting for Condominium Unit Owners’ Associations
The pandemic has presented many challenges for condominium unit owners’ associations, including how meetings can be conducted and making sure all voting and quorum requirements are met.…
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Master Homeowners Associations: Is Your HOA Its Own Master?
Imagine your surprise. You buy a home in a community knowing full well that you’ll become a member of your local homeowners association only to learn that…
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Dealing with Noise Pollution: A Guide For HOAs
Some of the best neighborhoods are located near airports. Dealing with the noise pollution they create is a common lament of both residents and HOAs alike. Even…
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Tips for Protecting Your Identity during the Holidays
Identity theft is a problem at any time of the year. But, while consumers are focused on giving during the holidays, crooks are focused on taking. If…
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Meetings – We’re Having What Kind of Meeting?
What’s the difference in a board meeting and a special meeting, or an annual meeting and a town meeting? Confused? Here’s some clarification. Annual Meetings: Annual meetings—or…
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DEVELOPER TRANSITION – MARYLAND CONDOMINIUMS By Nicholas D. Cowie – Cowie Law Group, P.C.
Transition of Condominium Association Governance from Developer to Unit Owner Control By Nicholas D. Cowie at Cowie Law Group, P.C. This article was reproduced with the permission…
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How to Handle Board Member Bullies
Do you have a board member who likes to push others around? Find out how to tame your HOA or condo board bully. Some board members ought…
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