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Management
Attracting the baby boomer generation
Condominium life appeals to a variety of demographics for a variety of reasons. For some first time home buyers in their twenties or thirties, especially in larger cities, condominiums are the perfect fit for a home ownership experience of convenience and low maintenance demands. Condominium home ownership for the baby boomer generation (ages 45-64) is appealing for various reasons as well, and at a rapidly increasing pace, statistically speaking.
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Condominiums must share costs of creating accessible units
Paul DiSalvo has won his long battle to be able to enter his own front door. Mr. Di Salvo has degenerative Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and has been unable to negotiate the front steps to his home. The condominium corporation insisted that Mr. DiSalvo bear the full costs of installing a ramp to his door and making modifications to the walkway, arguing it would not be appropriate to expend funds for the sole benefit of one owner. The law reads differently.
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Legal considerations for new condominiums
New condominiums face special and important issues that often require legal advice from experienced condominium counsel. Such issues include building deficiencies, technical audits, first year budget deficiencies and most importantly, assistance and education for the new board of directors.
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When disaster strikes
Condominium owners know all too well that unexpected disasters can come in many forms, including floods, wind damage, fire and vandalism. When damage is extensive, the reflex reaction is to pick up the phone and call the insurance company. But filing an insurance claim and negotiating with your insurance company is a difficult and sometimes overwhelming task, especially when there are immediate repairs to be made and unit owners to placate.
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How much is your Spa really costing
The condominium corporation’s first year: is there a period of time in the life of a condominium corporation that causes a corporation’s board of directors and representative management more stress and anxiety?
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Reciprocal Wars Between Sibling Condominium Corporations
There is an industry term for an aggressive agitator in a condominium corporation with too much time on his or her hands. These people are known affectionately as ‘condo commandos.’
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