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Category: Maintenance & Operations

Is Your Electrical Panel a Fire Hazard?

I have often said that one of my most important jobs as a manager is to protect my associations. That includes my boards, the buildings, and the residents. I can’t police my properties 24/7, but I can be mindful of possible hazards, and eliminate as many as possible. An insurance inspection at one of my […]

Snow Way

New PA law limits the ability of premises owners to shift slip and fall liability to snow removal contractors By: Brian J. McNulty, Esq. | Heuston McNulty Attorneys-at-Law A new law in Pennsylvania limits a premises owner’s ability to shift liability for slip and fall accidents occurring on its property to the snow removal contractors. […]

A Complete Guide to National Night Out

EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this article appeared on Associa’s blog and is shared here by permission. See the end of this article for more information about Associa and Associa Mid-Atlantic, AAMC. Hosted by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood […]

Messy Dog Park? Don’t Let It Ruin Your Summer!

Dogs are man’s best friend, or so the saying goes. For centuries dogs have shared many things with their human companions – service, labor, compassion…and their waste. For as long as humans have had dogs, they have cleaned up after them, but when artificial turf is involved, cleaning can be a bit more complicated. Many […]

4 Important Steps Homeowners Should Take If They Have Water Damage

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This post originally appeared on the Horn Williamson blog and is reprinted by permission of the firm. Homeowners may be facing hidden water damage in the interior walls of their homes. Not infrequently, water damage is caused by builder or contractor negligence or poor craftsmanship, and construction defects that result in deterioration of houses that […]

High Rise Retrofit Could Cost Millions

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Legislation introduced recently in Philadelphia City Council mandating the retrofitting of all high-rise buildings in the City to provide for in-unit fire suppression sprinklers is expected to cost the owners of condominiums and cooperative units millions of dollars in construction costs. City Council Bill #220299, requiring the retrofit installation of Automatic Sprinkler systems in existing […]

Spring Lawn Care Tips

This article courtesy of Moyer Indoor | Outdoor With spring just around the corner, many homeowners are starting to think about spending more time outdoors. After a long, brutal winter, your yard may be looking a little worse for wear. Fortunately, We have some tips and tricks for turning your lawn around. Discover the best […]

Tips for Organizing an Earth Day Pond Cleanup

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This article is courtesy of SOLitude Lake Management, a Rentokil Company Each one of us relies on the environment for air, food, and water – and oftentimes, we take these precious resources for granted. Earth Day reminds us each year to give thanks to our local ecosystems. If you would like to take the next […]