New Online Vendor Tools!
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…
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NEW MARYLAND LAW PREVENTS DEVELOPERS FROM RETAINING DISPROPORTIONATE HOA VOTING CONTROL
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…
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Holiday Office Hours – 2017
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…
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Changes to Condo & HOA Resale Packages Beginning October 1st
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…
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6 WAYS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR HOA NEWSLETTER
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…
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Thunderstorm Safety – Avoiding a Lightning Strike
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…
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Meetings-What is a Quorum and Why is it Important?
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…
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Online Payment Processing
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…
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Snow Removal Cold Weather – How it works
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…
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Brief History of Thanksgiving
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…
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Hurricane Season, Are you prepared?
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…
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Tips for Getting Your Community FHA Approved
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:…
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