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Toms River, NJ 08753
800-991-9279
As community association attorneys, we are committed
to providing efficient, sound and distinguished
representation to homeowner and condo associations
in New Jersey. We pride ourselves on our ability to
blend our years of experience with a time-tested
understanding of how to get things done .
WHEN IT COMES TO
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE...
tancy. A plan of when pumps are
scheduled for service, filters changed,
wires inspected, coils cleaned, amps
checked, and cooling towers treated
and maintained/cleaned, are just a
few of the items which should be on
a regular maintained on a schedule.
Elevator inspections and quarterly
maintenance is important to maxi-
mized availability for access to units,
amenities, and the street. A compre-
hensive schedule should be routine
with any elevator maintenance con-
tract (you should check with your
elevator consultant to ensure that all
precautions and safety checks are
conducted on a routine basis).
Seasonal maintenance, such as
carpet cleaning or window cleaning
are additional items which should be
considered, depending on the budget
and needs of the building.
Amenities fluctuate from building to
building. Regardless of your buildings
offerings, a plan to set aside time for
the proper maintenance of these ame-
nities. After all, it is the amenities that
add tremendous value to the building
in addition to acting as a persuasive
sales tool.
Not only are these schedules import-
ant to keeping your property running
smoothly, but they are also are a
needed tool when it comes to budget
time. Efficient schedules and preven-
tative maintenance should reduce the
time and money and alternately, keep
repairs costs to a minimum, as we all
know what the bigger problems in the
future will be. n
MANAGEMENT
TRENDS...
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