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When it comes to the windows in your complex, like most people, you’re probably focused on energy conservation – keeping the air conditioning inside in the summer and the cold air outside in the winter. While you’re probably aware that not all replacement windows are created equal, when it comes to energy savings, there are other “green” alternatives that your board may wish to evaluate when selecting replacement windows. Read More
Legal Briefs
Attempting to define the meaning of the term “improvements” under Massachusetts condominium law is a lot like trying to put your finger on a glob of jello – it can go all over the place. The Massachusetts Legislature devoted an entire section in the condominium statute to common area “improvements” – yet, nowhere in the statute did the Legislature define the term “improvement.” Although a number of out-of-state cases shed important light on the issue, Massachusettscase law on the subject is somewhat wishy-washy. Absent clear legislative and judicial guidance, it’s no wonder that a great many disputes have arisen between unit owners and their condominium boards over the years as to the exact meaning of the term “improvement.” Read More
The Coming Revolution in Construction & Maintenance
In his book, "Paul Revere's Ride," David
Hackett Fischer suggests that General Thomas Gage suffered from
"stovepipe intelligence," or gathering information from the top
down. The British Military Governor of Massa-chusetts asked questions about
what the rebels were up to and his lieutenants
answered them. Judging purely from the outcome, some of the answers were probably the kind Gage preferredto hear, but not very accurate. Read More
Q&A: Who Pays for Soggy Alarm System?
I live in a top floor apartment of a condo building. There has been a leak from the roof for a few years. The condo has been trying to stop the source of the leak over that time period, but to no avail. They have now hired a roofer, who has broken through my ceiling and found just where the water is coming in (from 3 different places). Read More
