This seminar helps managers and board members alike better understand how, when and why property taxes should be appealed. Presenters cover the appeal process itself, how percentage of ownership influences property taxes, the fiduciary duty…
Even the most tight-knit community faces challenges. Whether that takes the form of board overreach, management issues, or a personality clash between neighbors, knowing how to mediate and resolve conflict can mean the difference between re…
No matter how robust your operating and reserve funds may be, no community wants to pay more than they have to for utilities. With electric, gas and water rates going up, condo and HOA communities need all the help they can get to contain u…
Every association has one: the compulsive litigator, the bully, the hoarder, the smoker, the difficult roommate, the weekend worker, and the resident who disregards every house rule and seems impervious to every penalty. This seminar will o…
Solar power is a rapidly-expanding, incredibly promising solution to energy costs and environmental impact for multifamily buildings. The first part of this seminar will cover some basics about how solar works; the second half will demystif…
More and more multifamily buildings and HOAs are adopting cogeneration systems to save on energy costs -- but not all co-gen systems are created equal. New technology and methods are making the transition faster, easier, and more wallet-fri…
Homesharing is a trend that's not likely to disappear any time soon -- and it poses unique challenges to boards. This seminar explores the legality of homesharing, security/privacy concerns, house rules for co-ops/condos, and impact on prop…
Local Laws 84 and 87 -- also called the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan (PlaNYC) -- are the cornerstones of New York City’s efforts to make New York a leader in green living. Learn about how energy usage and sourcing are monitored, deadline…
If your building is over six stories, you MUST have exterior walls and features such as balconies professionally inspected every five years, or risk unsafe conditions and hefty fines. Learn about inspection criteria, checklists, important f…
One should not be fooled: serving on a co-op board is a commitment. It's a voluntary position in which those who are elected must cater to both the interests of their constituents and the property in which they themselves reside. Sleepwalk …