2010 September
2010 September Vol. 8, No.9
Focus on...Energy & The Environment
Keeping Your Community Healthy
Board members and association managers have a lot on their plates—maintenance issues, resident complaints, construction projects, and the hundred
little tasks that make up the administration and upkeep of a multifamily
residential building or development. With all that going on, it's easy to
forget or overlook issues that may not necessarily be visible to the naked eye.
Something like indoor air quality often doesn't register as a priority until it
becomes a problem, and even then it can be tough to pinpoint the root of the
issue.
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Decisions, Decisions
Saving money is always a top concern of any association board, but with tough
economic times and high fuel prices, saving on energy costs can be a challenge
that requires some tough choices.
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Seeing the Light
Lighting in the U.S. alone accounts for approximately 22 percent of all
electricity used, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. It is no wonder
that in the current economic and environmentally-sensitive climate a lot of
effort is going towards finding, improving and engineering new and improved
light sources.
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Green Myths
Mom was right. Her admonition to “Turn out the lights when you leave the room!” is as valid today as it was a generation ago. And yet many co-op and condo
buildings, while energy-conscious in so many ways, seem to feel it’s better to just leave the lights on – sometimes, 24/7.
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Here Comes Trouble
The vast majority of community association residents are normal folks who
wouldn't dream of disrupting life in their building by being verbally abusive
to neighbors, blowing up board members' phones and e-mail inboxes with endless
complaints and threats, or filing lawsuits at the drop of a hat for every
slight (real or perceived) they suffer.
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Greening the Garden State
In recent years, being green has become more than just a trendy buzzword—for many Garden State HOAs, it’s now a way of life. More and more communities are adopting and implementing
environmentally-sensitive policies, and intentionally using more eco-friendly
products.
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The Importance of Mosquito Control
The simple mosquito, while small in stature, has been man’s most persistent and deadly foe. Millions die from malaria, yellow fever, West Nile virus and other
mosquito-transferred pathogens every year. Why do mosquitoes bite? Unlike ticks and other insects that are exclusive blood feeders, mosquitoes rely
on sugar for energy, obtaining it from plant nectar and juices. Female mosquitoes bite because they need blood to extract all of the proteins
and nutrients to produce fertile eggs. Although non-egg producing male
mosquitoes don’t bite, the female mosquito population is more than enough to cause extensive
human pain and suffering.
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Q&A: Proof of Proxy?
What are the rules concerning how many proxies any one person can submit? Also, does a person submitting proxies have to be a unit owner? Or even live in the complex? We have a situation where a renter, not owner, of a co-op collects many proxies, some from older residents, and is in a position to sway elections concerning board members. Is this legal? Read More
