One longstanding challenge for shared interest communities is that of recruiting members to serve on the board and the board’s subcommittees. Given that these are unpaid volunteer positions, many residents prefer to leave the job to others,…

In the post-pandemic era, virtual and hybrid meetings are no longer considered a crisis situation workaround for boards and managers; they’re just how we conduct community business now. And across the board, that’s been a good thing. The ev…

With seasonal storms becoming both more frequent and more intense in the Northeast, the reality of urban flooding and the damage it causes to people and property is something board-management teams can’t afford to ignore. For those overseei…

A majority of American pet owners report that they regard their pets as family members, right alongside the humans. And just like living in close proximity with other people requires courtesy and consideration for neighbors, so does living …

The baseline definition of ‘luxury’ in New York City’s competitive real estate landscape is hazy at best, and constantly shifting. Every new development, no matter how basic, includes the term in its signage and marketing materials, and exi…

Positive cash flow is vital for every co-op and condo community for paying bills and covering operating expenses—which is why boards must take it seriously when a shareholder or unit owner falls into arrears on their maintenance or common c…

With Labor Day in the rear view mirror and the Holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about weatherizing our lobbies for the upcoming winter snow, slush, and ice. It’s tempting to put off the task of preparing fo…

Last month, CooperatorNews looked at the report issued by Florida’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) over the summer analyzing the implementation of laws passed after the deadly Champlain Towers c…

Q. We recently had to vote to remove our co-op board president from his position, because he was taking small amounts of funds on a regular basis. He said it was all ‘petty cash reimbursements,’ and claims that nobody but the treasurer is…

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, with storm activity intensifying in late summer, peaking around mid-September. And while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a calmer-than-u…