Condominium boards regularly discuss budgets, repairs, rule changes and other issues that affect everyone in a particular community. Most of the time, those meetings can and should be public. Sometimes, however, a sensitive matter needs to be addressed, and the board...
The American flag used to be a symbol that wasn’t displayed to make any sort of political statement or support one political party or another. However, that’s not always the case these days. While the American flag isn’t as controversial as some flags meant to...
Yes, a condo association, just like an HOA, may have restrictions regarding pets. The CC&R documentation that a person signs when they purchase the condo should inform them of these restrictions. They can be different from case to case. For instance, some condos...
Regular assessment payments help your association pay for daily operations and maintain shared spaces. When homeowners fall behind on their dues, your board must take action to protect the community's financial health. New Hampshire law provides several tools for...
Moving into your first condo is a fresh start. You get a new home and a new community, but New Hampshire's Condominium Act, RSA 356-B, gives your homeowners association broad authority to enforce its rules. Some of those rules tend to catch new owners off guard, so...
Enforcing a no-pets policy is one of your primary powers as a member of your condominium’s association. However, it is important to understand that your rules are subject to strict federal and state laws. Exceptions to no-pet rules Under New Hampshire RSA 167-D and...
Condominium associations handle money, property, and daily decisions for the community. Clear records help your board stay organized and show owners how the association operates. New Hampshire law focuses on when you must provide access to records, so you need a...
A new condo association faces many decisions, and insurance ranks high on the list. You want protection that meets New Hampshire law and shields your community from financial loss. Clear coverage helps your association stay on stable ground. Understanding required...
Condo associations rely on community rules to keep shared spaces clean and peaceful. When someone breaks the rules, fines can motivate better behavior. Still, there are limits to what an association can do. Knowing those boundaries helps both boards and owners avoid...
Condominiums and co-ops often look the same from the outside, but they operate very differently. In New Hampshire, both offer ways to share community living while owning or controlling a piece of the property. Understanding the differences between these two options...