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Community Matters

Community Associations Institute Pennsylvania & Delaware Valley Chapter

Condominium, cooperative and homeowner associations join CAI to learn, achieve and build better communities.

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39:46

Avoiding Association Liability

Community Matters ·

2019/03/07

Welcome to this edition of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations. In this episode of Community Matters we’ll be discussing the many areas where community associations can be exposed to liability, and how associations can avoid these claims. My guest today is Edward Hoffman, Jr., a Partner and Co-Founder of Barrow|Hoffman, a Community Association Law and Litigation firm with offices in Warminster and

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18:53

Painless Payments are Possible!

Community Matters ·

2018/12/17

Welcome to this edition of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations. In this episode of Community Matters we’ll be discussing payment processing. Every community association receives payments – for monthly assessments, fees, or other payments. Modern technology has greatly expanded payment options available to community associations. My guest today is Nicole Skaro, Vice President and Association Financial

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14:38

Planning & Budgeting for Deferred Maintenance

Community Matters ·

2018/11/02

Welcome to this edition of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations. In this episode of Community Matters we’ll be discussing why deferred maintenance is important to a community association and why it should be included in the association budget. My guest for this episode is Brandon Femia, RS, with Kipcon, Incorporated, an engineering consulting firm that specializes in community associations. Brandon

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19:46

What's New in CAI's National Reserve Study Standards?

Community Matters ·

2018/10/01

Welcome to this edition of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations. In this episode of Community Matters we’ll be discussing Reserve Studies – specifically, updates that were adopted in 2017 to CAI’s national Reserve Study Standards. My guest for this episode is Mitch Frumkin, president and founder of Kipcon, Incorporated, an engineering consulting firm that specializes in community associations. A

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16:40

Legislative Report with State Rep. Rosemary Brown

Community Matters ·

2018/08/29

On May 7, 2018, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 595 into law. Now known as Act 17 of 2018, the legislation assigns the investigation and mediation of certain complaints regarding Pennsylvania planned communities, cooperatives, and condominiums to the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. The legislation also recognizes the importance of dispute resolution procedures within each community association. CAI worked closely with the Bill’s prime sponsor, State

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19:51

Workplace Laws & Community Associations

Community Matters ·

2018/07/31

Welcome to this edition of Community Matters podcast, where we discuss issues important to managing and governing condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations. CAI members – including management companies and community associations that are employers - are subject to numerous state and federal laws that govern the workplace. Compliance with these employment laws is critical to avoiding litigation. We'll be reviwing these laws in this episode with Philip Voluck, owner of the national law firm

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21:59

Bug Off: Pest Control for Condos & HOAs

Community Matters ·

2018/07/10

In this episode of Community Matters Podcast for condos and homeowners associations, we’ll be talking about pest control, dealing with summer pests and how you can keep your condominium, home and common areas free of pests. Today's guest is John DiDomenico, with A. Amendt Pest Control, a 63 year old family owned business. A. Amendt Pest Control is a full service company handling termites, bed bugs, roaches ants, rodents and wildlife for commercial and residential customers throughout Delaware,

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23:09

Sustainable Lake & Pond Management

Community Matters ·

2018/06/25

Nearly every planned community has stormwater management ponds, and some have more elaborate lakes and other water ways. In this episode of Community Matters podcast, we'll be discussing how a community association can effectively manage lakes and ponds in a sustanable way without the use of chemicals. Today's guest is John Phelps, an Environmental Scientist with SOLitude Lake Management. John has over a decade of experience in water and land management throughout the Delaware, Pennsylvania and the

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19:28

Homeowner & Resident Privacy: It's More...

Community Matters ·

2018/06/05

The topic of privacy has been in the news recently for many different reasons, mostly related to social media, data breaches and other online privacy issues. But privacy takes on many different forms and many questions arise related to homeowner and resident privacy in a community association setting, where residents may gather in common spaces such as clubhouses, pools, lobbies, mail rooms or at association sponsored events. Issues of privacy in these situations can present themselves in many forms

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10:55

Heat, Humidity & Mold: Summer Weather's Impact on...

Community Matters ·

2018/05/16

Summer weather conditions - storms, heat and humidity - can have a serious impact on homes, buildings and community associations. In this episode of Community Matters Podcast, we’ll be discussing how stormy weather in the warm summer months, flooding, and high humidity can affect your property and lead to mold growth and what can be done to mitigate and prevent this type of damage to your property. Our guest today is Robert Tabasko, Business Development at Rolyn Companies, a commercial property

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11:13

Using Drones for Community Association Inspections...

Community Matters ·

2018/04/12

Drones are suddenly everywhere these days. In this episode, we'll be discussing drones and how they can be effectively used in community association inspections, maintenance and engineering work. Our guest today is Miles Abrams with The Falcon Group. Miles is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of drone services at The Falcon Group. One of the first remote pilots licensed in the state of NJ, he has extensive prior professional experience in information systems and media production, is a

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18:36

EPA Lead Paint Renovation & Repair Regulations

Community Matters ·

2018/03/21

In 1978, lead paint was banned in the United States. But just because there was no lead paint used in new construction after 1978 doesn't mean there's no more danger from lead paint. In 2011, Congress enacted a new law, enforced by the EPA, called the Renovation Repair and Painting Act, which states that any home built prior to 1978 is assumed to have lead pain and must be treated as such. In this podcast, we'll discuss this law and EPA regulations impacting older single family homes and, on a much

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13:47

Roof & Siding Maintenance & Replacement in...

Community Matters ·

2018/03/02

Welcome to this edition of Community Matters podcast where we explore issues and provide information important to the management and governance of condos, cooperatives and homeowner associations. In this episode, We’ll be exploring some maintenance issues - specifically roof and siding maintenance and replacement for homes and, in particular, multifamily housing projects including condominiums and homeowner associations. Our guest in this episode is Joe Santucci, the Senior Project Consultant &

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22:36

Community Association Insurance & Water Damage...

Community Matters ·

2018/02/16

Welcome to this edition of Community Matters podcast. Many condo and homeowner associations have water damage – leaks, floods, etc. In this episode, we discuss water damage claims, including what is covered by your insurance policy, whose insurance covers a loss affecting more than one unit and how you should be dealing with the insurance company. Our guests are Brian Friel, a partner with Smith Insurance Associates and a past president of our CAI chapter, and Jeff Krimstock, president of Benjamin

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28:14

Fair Housing Issues in Condos & HOAs: A Legal...

Community Matters ·

2018/02/01

Welcome to this edition of Community Matters podcast. The topic for this episode is Fair Housing in community associations. This topic comes up very often in questions from community associations, homeowners and managers. Our guest today is Edward Hoffman, Esq., a Partner and co-founder of the law firm of Barrow Hoffman, with offices in Warminster and Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Ed regularly represents and counsels homeowners associations, condominiums and planned communities on full range of

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23:42

Rules Enforcement in the Community Association

Community Matters ·

2017/12/13

Every community association has rules and in this episode of Community Matters podcast, we will be talking about why rules must be enforced in a consistent manner. Our guest in this episode is Edward Hoffman, Esq., a Partner and co-founder of the law firm of Barrow Hoffman, with offices in Warminster and Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Ed regularly represents and counsels homeowners associations, condominiums and planned communities on full range of issues including litigation, governing document

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13:24

Critical Steps in Community Association Transition to...

Community Matters ·

2017/11/07

In this episode of Community Matters podcast, we'll be discussing transition – the transition of a newly built community from developer to homeowner control. This is a critical time for all communities under construction and the success, or not, of the transition period will set the tone for the first homeowners that take up residence in the new community association. Our guest today is David Dahan, Esq., a Partner with the law firm of Hyland Levin LLP, located in Marlton, NJ. David is also a member

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19:48

The Basics of Community Association Insurance

Community Matters ·

2017/10/20

In this episode of Community Associations Institute’s podcast we'll be discussing the basics of community associations insurance, a basic but critical topic for those who govern, manage and live in condominium, cooperative and homeowner associations. Topics we'll cover inclue the type of insurance coverages an association should have and what a unit owner should have in terms of insurance on his or her home. We’ll also answer one of the most frequently asked questions about community association

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22:12

Alternative Dispute Resolution: How It Works

Community Matters ·

2017/10/05

Community Associations Institute is pleased to offer the third in a three part Community Matters podcast series on Alternative Dispute Resolution. In the first episode, we answered the questions "What is ADR?" The second episode covered the five terms that are key to success in alternative dispute resolution, including agreements, confidentiality and defining the dispute. In this third and final episode in the series, we will address how ADR actually works and how it differs from a trial in

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15:40

Five Terms that are Key to Successful ADR

Community Matters ·

2017/09/22

Community Associations Institute is pleased to offer the second in a three part Community Matters podcast series on Alternative Dispute Resolution. In the first episode, we answered the questions "What is ADR?" This episode covers the five terms that are key to success in alternative dispute resolution, including agreements, confidentiality and defining the dispute. The third and final episode in the series will address how ADR actually works and how it differs from a trial in court. Our guest for

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