On Thin Ice? Understanding Your Obligation During a Snow Event
Is it true that property owners have no duty to remove snow during a storm event? Yes. In the case of Collins v. Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation, 179 A.3d 69 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018), the Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the trial court’s entry of Summary Judgment in favor of a defendant property owner and against an […]
Dust Off Your Disaster Plan
Now is the perfect moment to evaluate your community’s disaster readiness. Are you prepared for the unpredictable challenges that come with East Coast weather? For community association managers and members of condominium and HOA communities, ensuring your disaster plans are current and effective is crucial. The Evolution of Disaster Planning: A 15-Year JourneyOver the past […]
5 Essential Tips to Protect Your Trees This Winter
When trees fall and wreck cars, homes, and roads, it can feel random and unpredictable. But there are steps you can take to keep you and your trees safe – and now is the time to do it. “Now that most trees in the area have lost all of their leaves, it’s a good time […]
The Scrooge Effect: Common Winter Complaints and How to Address Them
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of Macy Balmer, Digital Marketing Coordinator, with SERVPRO Team McCabe. The holidays are the most wonderful time of year until they aren’t. Along with cold weather, wintertime can bring on an array of emotions and feelings. It’s important to be mindful of the wide realm of needs when addressing tenant […]
What are Ice Dams and How to Prevent Them?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on Eiseman Construction’s blog and is shared by permission. Winter’s arrival brings picturesque scenes of frost on windowpanes, snow people in the yard, snow-covered roofs, and icicles hanging from eaves. However, the season’s snowy charm also can bring headaches for homeowners such as icy sidewalks, snow removal, and ice dams. […]
Winter Tree Care Tips
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of The Davey Tree Expert Co. When trees fall and wreck cars, homes, and roads, it can feel random and unpredictable. But there are steps you can take to keep you and your trees safe – and with winter storms just around the corner, fall is the time to do […]
Protecting Your Commercial Property’s Plumbing: A Guide to Sewer and Drain System Monitoring and Maintenance
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of Don Harris, EBP, Sales Manager at Zoom Drain, a CAI Keystone Business Partner member. This article originally appeared as a post on LinkedIn and is reprinted with permission. As a sales manager at Zoom Drain, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of neglected sewer and drain systems in commercial […]
Ice Dams: Danger From Above
Jacki Weston Silveri, CDMP, PCM | Eastern Diversified Services Prior to my employment at Eastern Diversified Services (EDS), I had the misfortune of incurring an ice dam at my own home. Until that day, I’d never even heard of an ice dam! Three of my children and I were enjoying a game of Monopoly and […]
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. […]