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Smart Amenity Management
In many New Jersey homeowners associations and condos, amenities are an integral part of a community, offering improved quality of life, recreational enjoyment and convenience. Popular amenities such as clubhouses or pools can create a sense of community, bringing residents together socially. Fitness rooms and tennis courts provide on-site recreational facilities for residents who might otherwise have to travel to a gym and incur the expense of hefty membership fees. These perks, however, also carry risk of serious injury. Does your community have an accident waiting to happen? Read More
Building Community Within HOAs
One irony of modern life is that being in close proximity to your neighbors doesn't necessarily make you closer to your neighbors. At best, people might know just a handful of neighbors in their community. Many of us lead hectic lives, and justify our lack of community involvement by saying we just have too little time. Time is an issue, no doubt about it, but there are good reasons to add a little involvement to your "to-do" list. Indeed, connecting and socializing with your neighbors can be much more useful than it appears. Read More
The National Recreation and Park Association
The modest mission of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)"—"To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people"—belies the complexity of the organization itself: its unique structure, its rich history, its impressive successes, and its ambitions for the future. Read More
Life in the XBox Age
It seems that the residents of one large New Jersey HOA don’t want to come out and play. The association’s management cancelled their scheduled Easter egg hunt this past March because only a handful of their 700-plus families wanted to participate. Other associations are having an equally hard time getting residents to actively participate in any sort of scheduled activity, from potlucks to picnics. Read More
Maintaining HOA Playgrounds
The sound of children playing outside is one of the many joys of the warm weather months. Playgrounds are a place where parents and guardians can relax while kids get some exercise and burn off energy before a nap. Playgrounds can also contribute to an association's property values and sense of community, but in order for a play facility to be enjoyable, however, safety must always come first. Read More
Pool Safety, Liability and Management
Many homeowner associations (HOAs) maintain either an indoor or outdoor pool for the benefit of their members. Indeed, swimming is not only a pleasant way to cool off during the summer months; it's also one of the most efficient forms of exercise, and one of the less strenuous on the muscles and joints. Read More
Fractional Ownership is on the Rise
Although it is something that is relatively new in the state of New Jersey, a new trend that is occurring within condo and townhouse communities (as well as popular vacation-area resorts) around the country is fractional ownership, where resorts and condo/townhouse communities allow people to live in them part-time. Read More
Keeping Rules Fair and Legal
Consider this scenario: You just found the perfect home for your family—equipped with beautifully manicured lawns and a great community of people. Unfortunately, the association bylaws state that your children can't play hockey with their friends on the blacktop, can't skateboard through the streets and can't—even for a moment—leave their bikes on the front lawn. Read More
Running HOA Golf Facilities
There are amenities…and then there are golf courses. Perks that are often found at homeowner associations like gyms, tennis courts and playgrounds are nice, but a golf course defines a property and is very often the primary reason people buy a home in that community. Read More
Attend the Premier New Jersey Expo
For most people, after a long winter, warm weather cannot come soon enough. But, if you are a trustee in a community association or a property manager, spring means more than barbecues and patio furniture—it means tough decisions and expensive building repairs. Fortunately for New Jersey trustees, there’s an event that can make those tough decisions a little easier on you and your wallet. On Wednesday, May 14, The New Jersey Cooperator is holding its Premier Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo, an event that offers valuable information and services to the condominium, townhouse and HOA communities. Read More
