Use of Common Building Drain Systems
Dear Unit Owners & Residents, Recently the emergency on-call staff has reported an increase in emergency calls relating to blockages in building main drain systems. Due to the evolving...
What You Should Know About Condo Life Before You Buy
If you are in the market for a home in the area, you may have found that single home prices are beyond your grasp at this time. You may...
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Thayer & Associates, Inc. has prepared several important procedural steps that Unit Owners/Residents can take proactively and the protocol required of staff in response to the spread of the...
Is Parking a Problem in Your Association?
How does your condo association handle parking? Does everyone have an assigned space or is it first-come-first-served? What are the rules about commercial vehicles or visitors? If you are...
What Is Condo Common Area Etiquette?
Does your condo association have common areas and amenities such as a pool, fitness room, game room, tennis courts, or an entertaining room? These are great “extra” areas that...
What Are Common Noise Ordinances In An Association?
The duties of a Homeowners Association are commonly wide-ranging and include decisions on when to make repairs, improvements, and additions. Associations also establish rules and regulations to control aesthetics...
Guide to Good Communication in an Association
Good communication is key to a happy and peaceful community. If you live in a community where the rules and bylaws are well understood by association members and questions...
The Responsibilities of HOA Board Members
Many people love living in associations because they get the full benefits of using amenities such as swimming pools, fitness rooms, tennis courts, and entertainment areas without the responsibility...
Parking Issues in an HOA
What’s one real hot button issue in homeowners associations? Remarkably, a truly contentious topic tends to be the application of the rules and regulations dealing with parking and parking...
Handling a Hoarding Situation
According to the Mayo Clinic Hoarding Disorder Department, hoarding is a disorder characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them....