2009 JUNE

June 2009

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▶ Cover Story: Window Stories
 Replacing windows can be a delicate, costly operation for any co-op or condo board.
 ▶ Lien & Mean
 What is a mechanic’s lien? If you’re in a co-op or condo, you should be concerned about angry contractors and the law.
 ▶ The Price Isn’t Right
 Should boards set resale minimums?
 ▶ Putting It In Reverse
 A new kind of mortgage is raising questions.
 ▶ Big Brother Is Watching
 And some are glad (to have video security)
 ▶ Dealing With Dissidents
 What to do when the residents complain
 ▶ Green Report: House Calls
 Environmentalists are offering green options
 ▶ Ask the Engineer
 Replacing a sewer line
 ▶ Board Talk: From the Web

A conversation about board meetings
 ▶ Case Notes: Bender v. Green
 Bedbugs are back. But who's to blame?
 ▶ From the Editor
 Running an annual meeting can be easy. Right.
 ▶ Endpaper
 Cooperating with neighboring buildings