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TOW FEES – TOWING COMPANIES – AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUR SECURITY PATROL SERVICE – ARTICLE BY KATHY MIRAMONTES

Posted by AmberPM on October 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Your Courtesy Security Patrol Professional impounds vehicles, in accordance with your Homeowner Associations rules and regulations and in accordance with the CA. Vehicle Code section 22658. Your Courtesy Security Patrol Professional is hired by your HOA to enforce the parking rules. In doing so, unfortunately, some vehicles will be towed. Towing a vehicle is NEVER … Continue reading →

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The Association Calendar: Guide to Important Dates – Article by Neighborhoodlink.com

Posted by AmberPM on April 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

As board members change from year to year, it can be difficult to keep track of due dates for various association responsibilities . . . such as when the association audit should be completed, when the sprinklers were last checked, when the annual meeting should be held according to the governing documents, or when legal … Continue reading →

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Paving the Way for Spring: Restoring the Parking Lot after its Winter Pummeling – Article by Liz Lent

Posted by AmberPM on April 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment

When the days finally lengthen and the mornings lose that bitter chill, it’s time to assess the damage wrought by another New Jersey winter. For the board members and the property manager of a community association, that wintertime damage can be found throughout the property, from the landscaping and roofing to the tennis courts and, … Continue reading →

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“Apples to Apples”…. bidding that’s not rotten to the core…. – Article by Greg Borzilleri

Posted by AmberPM on April 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Believe it or not when presented with a request for proposal (Sometimes referred to as a RFP) it isn’t as simple as throwing a number at the repair and seeing if it sticks. There is a tremendous amount of work that actually goes into a putting together a proposal whether it is for … Continue reading →

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WHO FIXES WHAT IN A CONDO OR TOWNHOME? – Article by Unknown

Posted by AmberPM on April 7, 2011 · 4 Comments

One of the most important questions in a homeowners association is “Who fixes what?” On top of this very basic question, others come up and this article will provide answers. What exactly is the problem? What is the correct “fix”? How do you figure out who is responsible if the HOA/Condo documents are not … Continue reading →

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TOW FEES – TOWING COMPANIES – AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUR SECURITY PATROL SERVICE – ARTICLE BY KATHY MIRAMONTES

The Association Calendar: Guide to Important Dates – Article by Neighborhoodlink.com

Paving the Way for Spring: Restoring the Parking Lot after its Winter Pummeling – Article by Liz Lent

“Apples to Apples”…. bidding that’s not rotten to the core…. – Article by Greg Borzilleri

WHO FIXES WHAT IN A CONDO OR TOWNHOME? – Article by Unknown

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