2006 Apr
2006 Apr Vol. 26, No. 4
Focus on...Exterior Maintenance
Crystal Clear Solutions for Pool Maintenance
When it comes to amenities in homeowner associations, few are as desirable and enjoyable as swimming pools. Having a semi-private place where people can swim or relax on a deck in the sun—without the hassle of actually maintaining the pool—is a big draw for condo owners and co-op shareholders. Read More
Siding, Brick and Wood
Condominium communities and townhomes have meticulously landscaped grounds. It is only right that the exteriors be well maintained too. Maintaining the exterior of the building serves two purposes. First, just like an impeccable landscape, clean exterior surfaces provide a building with curb appeal, which has actually been proven to increase the buildings bottom line. Read More
Construction Safety Laws and Procedures
When you hire a contractor to do some work in your condo, co-op or HOA development, whether that work is lobby renovation, installing new windows, repairing elevators or fixing the roof, you and the contractor have two other partners: the state of New Jersey and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Read More
Hiring Contractors
Any board or manager that arranges for a contractor to come onto their property to do a project or render a service always hopes that the job will be done well, or that the service will be delivered exactly as expected. While the majority of contractors and service providers perform their jobs with no problem, meeting or even exceeding their customers' expectations, sometimes that's not the case. Jobs may be left unfinished, or may be done improperly—and that can result in serious problems for the HOA down the line. Read More
Black Bears and New Jersey's HOAs
When most people envision bears, they picture them roaming the vast forests of the west, pulling salmon from rushing rivers or running through the grassy meadows of Alaska. For more and more New Jersey condo owners, however, that vision has become far more suburban with black bears appearing in backyards, on patios, crossing streets and, in a few rare instances, trying to get in through the back door. Read More
A Look at the AIA-NJ
Since 1857, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct that assures the client, the public, and colleagues of an AIA-member's dedication to the highest standard in professional practice. Read More
A Look Inside Monticello Management
Although Leonia-based Monticello Management, Inc. is a fairly new property management company, the people behind the company have a lifetime (or two) of real estate experience between them. Read More
