Condo Control

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Densely populated high rise condominiums have always been budget conscious. Reduce administrative costs Administrative costs are any expenses incurred to maintain day-to-day operations of the condominium. With so many expenses, its not hard to overspend and exceed the annual budget. But this year is different.

Condominium

Condo Control

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Owners living in California can elect directors and amend governing documents using electronic secret ballots as of January 1, 2025. Amendments were made in 2024, requiring condominiums with 25 or more units to have a website. HB 1203 makes it clear that HOAs need a website, just like condominium communities.

Condominium

Mem Property Management

JANUARY 12, 2025

The purchase and annual renewal of the Master Insurance policy for most homeowner associations (HOAs) is probably the quickest and least understood decision an HOA board makes each year say Martin H. IMPORTANT: Your insurance broker must review the CC&R for your association to understand the scope of the associations responsibility.

Insurance

Condo Control

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Alberta has tabled legislation that aims to improve governance in condominium communities. Amendments to Albertas Condominium Property Act Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal Conflict is inevitable in a condominium community. After that, costs will be covered by condominium owners.

Condominium

Condo Control

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A condominium or strata may charge costs that it sustained because of an owner’s actions or omissions back to them through common expense fees. In Ontario, the Condominium Act explains when condo corporations can charge back costs to the common expenses of an owner. What are chargebacks? What costs can be charged back?

Condominium

Condo Control

MARCH 19, 2025

They must also host digital copies of most of the associations official records, including articles of incorporation, CC&Rs, bylaws, rules, current insurance policies, the annual budget, and current certification of each director. Amendments were made in 2024, so now small condominiums with 25 or more units must also have a website.

Attorney

Condo Control

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Governed communities are getting harder to avoid. Considering more Americans will be living in governed communities, we thought it would be interesting to see what trends have shaped these communities over the past 6 years. cooperatives, HOAs, and condominiums, provide anonymous answers to a survey company on behalf of the Foundation.

Condominium

Condo Control

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A charger costs $10,000 to buy and install At the time this article was published, a charger costs anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 (CAD), depending on several factors including whether the condominium is already set up for EV charging and how many stations are going in at one time. The type of charger also impacts costs.

Apartment

Condo Control

APRIL 9, 2025

So, in one way or another, finances are putting a strain on condominiums and HOAs. Increased insurance premiums were by far the biggest problem. Most of the issue options presented in the survey were selected based on recent condo/HOA laws (insurance being the big outlier). 25% say lack of finances is a top concern.

Management

Mem Property Management

JANUARY 6, 2025

DEALING WITH CONDO FROZEN PIPES Every season has its range of weather-specific concerns for property owners and condominium associations. The first thing you must do is check your condo association s governing documents. If your governing documents dont include these stipulations, then its probably time toconsider amending them.

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Authority Property Management

JULY 26, 2024

Under Costa-Hawkins , rent control is prohibited on: Single-family homes and condominiums. If Proposition 33 passes, these restrictions would be removed, enabling local governments to implement rent control on any type of housing, regardless of when it was built. New constructions built after February 1, 1995.

Real Estate

Mem Property Management

JULY 24, 2024

In this article: The Importance of an HOA Electric Car Charging Policy Understand Your Governing Documents Who Pays for Electric Car Charging Stations? As a result, these communities lack the guidance and provisions they require to govern the installation and management of charging stations.

Government

Mem Property Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Governing Documents The declaration, bylaws, operating rules, articles of incorporation or other documents which govern the operation of the association. The governing documents , sometimes referred to as the CC&R’s (Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions) is where the HOA and the board get their authority.

Government