Understanding your HOA's insurance coverage is crucial for both boards and owners. This discussion will explain how HOA and individual homeowner policies intersect, how claims can affect premiums, factors influencing the current insurance climate, and will offer expert tips on how to shop smarter for new coverage.

Boston's Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) requires large buildings to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and report their annual energy and water use to the City. Noncompliance can cost buildings thousands in fines. This presentation will explain the origins of BERDO, how it impacts residential buildings, and what options boards and owners have, as well as resources and expert tips for reducing energy waste.

The process of securing funding for major projects in a multifamily community can be daunting; there’s a lot to know, the stakes are high, and lending rules seem to change on a dime. This information-rich presentation will offer professional insights and guidance on how to determine your association's eligibility for funding, how insurance requirements differ between loan programs, why eligibility varies between lenders, and much more.

Getting asbestos out of your building is a big job - but knowing what to expect can make the process easier and less stressful. This presentation will explain everything from testing and surveys to common misconceptions about asbestos abatement procedures, what regulatory guidelines buildings must follow, and key considerations for both residents and staff during abatement, with time allowed for questions and answers.

Most HOAs run on a tight operating budget - but what happens when that budget doesn't allow for enough preventative maintenance on things like roads, roofs, decks, and siding? By only looking 3-5 years ahead instead of 5-10, associations can quickly find themselves faced with deteriorating common elements, frequent, costly repairs, unfavorable insurance inspections, ever-higher deductibles, even cancelled policies. This discussion will explain the importance of taking a long-term approach to capital funding, maintenance and repairs, as well as how to map out a smart reserve funding plan for your community.

Lage-scale capital improvements like facade work, roof replacements, and paving and drainage projects are some of the biggest, most complex, and most expensive items boards must manage for their communities. This discussion will offer a team approach to successful capital project management, including how to identify project scope, establishing budgets, creating effective project designs, bidding options, oversight, and more.