April 1, 2024

With the annual meeting season right around the corner, we wanted to answer a couple of questions as to the responsibility of positions. Take a look at the below and keep in mind that these do vary per community, however, this gives a good overview of what each position’s roles and responsibilities would be. The… Read more »

March 5, 2024

We wanted to share an article recently published in a national trade publication called Common Ground. The article entitled High Times covers the use of marijuana in homeowners’ associations around the country. We have been getting an increasing number of complaints about the smell and usage of marijuana and thought this article could bring light… Read more »

February 17, 2024

Pests inside your home can be annoying, harmful and downright scary. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to combat pest problems. Of course, your first stop can be your last by calling an exterminator—and don’t hesitate to call the manager if you need a recommendation. But you can often save time and money… Read more »

January 17, 2024

Snow can make children squeal with delight, but it can also make adults snort with dread and frustration. The association tries to remove snow and ice quickly and safely from roads and walkways, while still allowing the kids to have some fun. In the meantime, please keep these cold-weather tips in mind: The association has… Read more »

January 17, 2024

Flight is a magnificent means of transportation, but not without its dangers—especially for birds. For many birds, a journey across the skies ends with a deadly collision with windows, vehicles, cell towers or high-tension wires. If you’ve been startled by the dull thud of a bird smacking your window, you’re not alone. Bird collisions with… Read more »

December 19, 2023

All Blackstone Management offices will be closing on the below dates in observance of the upcoming holidays. Christmas Holiday: Closing at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 22, 2023, and remaining closed through Tuesday, December 26, 2023, Offices will reopen on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 8:00 AM New Years Holiday: Closed Monday, January 1, 2024,… Read more »

September 12, 2023

We want you to be aware of changes in the marketplace which are continuing to increase insurance costs, so that you can make necessary adjustments to your budgets ahead of time. The information is generalized. If you need specific budget estimates for a given account, please reach out to your community manager. On average we… Read more »

June 15, 2023

According to Merriam-Webster the basic definition of the word home is “one’s place of residence: domicile.” It might be a mansion in the country, a tract home in a suburban neighborhood, or an apartment in the city. Home is simply where we live. But home is also much more than just a place. Our homes… Read more »

June 12, 2023

Does your association have a business continuity plan in place? In an emergency, it’s much easier to work from a plan rather than thinking on your feet. Setting up a business continuity plan and testing it may seem like an overwhelming task, but once in place, it gives everyone involved Peace of Mind.   Consider… Read more »

May 4, 2023

Virtual meetings, once reserved for accommodating working professionals in different geographical locales and time zones, are now commonplace, thanks in large part to the global pandemic. But one phenomenon that arose from virtual meetings that no one was expecting was this… our pets are now an integral part of those meetings, and our clients, colleagues… Read more »

April 10, 2023

Try as you might to prevent them, spills, drips and splatters in your house are inevitable. Whether you, your family or your guests are the culprits, stains happen. Most, if not all, are treatable, especially if you act quickly and use the right stain-removing technique. If there’s an accident on your carpet or a rug,… Read more »

March 22, 2023

A Connecticut condo association board tried to force the removal of a dog after holding multiple hearings and concluding it was vicious (Copper Square Ass’n, Inc. v. Bonell). But a court found the board dropped the ball and denied to order removal. The case involved a dog named Bo, who lived with a tenant in… Read more »