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Problem Solved: Budgeting in Real-Time
October 11, 2022
Facing lost revenue, budgets need to be nimble.
New Con Edison Device Detects Gas Leaks — For Free
Written by Paula Chin on October 06, 2022
Co-op and condo boards getting a new tool to avoid gas shutdowns.
After Selling Air Rights, Co-op Boards Can't Play Favorites
September 30, 2022
Boards must treat all shareholders equally — even those who lose a window.
Here’s How Condo Boards Can Collect Arrears
Written by Andrew P. Brucker on September 29, 2022
Lacking the power to evict, condo boards must use different tools.
A Healthy Building Will Limit the Rising Cost of Insurance
September 26, 2022
Co-op and condo boards need to fix violations before renewing policies.
Con Edison and National Grid Say Energy Costs Will Soar This Winter
September 23, 2022
Co-op and condo budgets are facing unforeseeable pressures on all energy costs.
Wage Transparency Is Coming for Co-op and Condo Job Ads
Written by Andrew I. Bart on September 20, 2022
New law requires posting pay range, levies stiff fines for violations.
How Much Liability Insurance Can Co-op and Condo Boards Require?
September 19, 2022
The standard in setting insurance requirements is that they must be "reasonable."
Inflation Reduction Act Can Help Co-ops and Condos Cut Carbon Emissions
September 16, 2022
Billions earmarked for clean-energy projects, including switch to electric heat pumps.
In Co-op and Condo Disputes, Mediation Beats Litigation
September 15, 2022
Talking problems out in private can save time, money and headaches.
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