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04/03/2026
Is it legal to force the unit owners impacted to pay for the damage in their units that was caused by the roof leaks, and worsened by the board’s inaction?
Q&A link - https://newenglandcondo.com/article/qa-can-owners-force-repairs
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03/27/2026
As electric vehicles (EVs) have become more popular, more and more reports of fires and explosions caused by the lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries that power them have made the news from coast to coast.
Article Link - https://newenglandcondo.com/article/e-device-charging-stations
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03/16/2026
Securing residents’ property and personal safety has always been of primary concern for shared interest communities, be they high-rises, townhomes, or suburban HOAs.
Article link - https://newenglandcondo.com/article/cybersecurity-now
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02/20/2026
Is there any limit on how much a board can increase fees at one time? I’m worried that in order to keep fees from rising, the board will start skimping on services that affected our decision to purchase our condominium.
Q&A Link - https://newenglandcondo.com/article/qa-keeping-up-with-rising-costs-2
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02/11/2026
Like all businesses, property managers seek a profitable provider/client relationship, and their services are generally subject to a contract designed to protect both the management and the community
Article Link - https://newenglandcondo.com/article/negotiating-management-contracts-2
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02/02/2026
The key is doing your due diligence when choosing your next management partner and making sure your contract reflects the needs and expectations of your community.
Article link - https://newenglandcondo.com/article/changing-management
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01/30/2026
Our board refuses to release any meeting minutes to the owners, and even told me that they do not record who voted for what in the meeting minutes. Can they do that? —Pro-Transparency Owner
Q&A link - https://newenglandcondo.com/article/qa-why-the-secrecy
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01/22/2026
Absentee ownership is a reality in many communities, and it’s an issue that boards of all types and stripes must contend with for the good of their communities.
Article link - https://newenglandcondo.com/article/rental-tenants-in-hoas
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01/14/2026
The proximity to neighbors that comes with living in a high-rise or townhome HOA can sometimes amplify situations. How can others help when a neighbor is struggling?
Article link - https://newenglandcondo.com/article/mental-health-in-your-building-or-hoa
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10/10/2025
Apparently, the concept of “no pets” has gone away with the proliferation of service or support animals, but can we restrict where the animals are allowed to go? It seems there’s nothing in our bylaws about this, because the initial plan for the property was that pets would not be allowed. —Watching My Step
Q&A Link - https://newenglandcondo.com/article/qa-when-a-pet-is-not-a-pet
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10/01/2025
The stability and value of a shared interest community hinges on a lot of things; financial solvency, good governance, and proactive physical maintenance, to name a few. But another key component, and one that may be less obvious to the eye, is social cohesion and mutual respect among residents, administrators, and staff. Unresolved conflict and the acrimonious environment it produces are anathema to the peace and sense of community residents of condominiums, co-ops, and HOAs seek.
Article Link - https://newenglandcondo.com/article/conflict-resolution
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