With markets in flux and many variables in play, individuals, associations and co-ops are understandably concerned about how to secure funding for major projects or to refinance an underlying mortgage. This presentation will explain the factors influencing lenders, answer the big questions facing bo...rrowers, and offer strategies to help boards and individuals alike successfully navigate the financing process. read more

With regulators and advocacy groups pushing for more transparency and fair housing compliance, co-op admissions remain under intense scrutiny. Boards must balance their discretion in approving applicants with avoiding discrimination and bias. This session will review current laws and proposed reform...s, highlight recent cases, and provide practical guidance on how boards can standardize applications, document decisions, and protect themselves from costly litigation while maintaining the integrity of their admissions process. read more

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For better or worse, AI is everywhere now - but what role should it play in your board's day-to-day operations? Marc H. Schneider, Esq. of Schneider Buchel LLP will discuss the practical applications of AI in carrying out board business - as well as its limitations and dangers. He will offer tips an...d parameters for how the technology can and should not be deployed in community association governance, and answer questions about the ethics and legality of using AI for everything from board and unit owner/shareholder meetings, newsletters, letters, contracts and more. read more

Individual owners' alterations can go wrong in so many different ways: poor insurance, contractor delays, noise and dust, post-completion damage to the building or other units, just to name a few. A smart, well-drafted alteration agreement can save boards serious money. Come learn about 10 key prot...ections all associations need before approving owners' alteration projects, as well as more specific recommendations for board oversight that may not show up in boilerplate alteration forms. read more

Indoor air quality and energy efficiency are closely linked in multifamily buildings. Reducing leakage while maintaining airflow is a challenge that may require upgrading HVAC components - but it doesn't have to mean major demolition, costs, and disruptions. This presentation will discuss options fo...r buildings of all sizes and explain how retrofitting your current system may help improve ventilation, efficiency, and comfort with minor disruptions to operations and occupants. read more