March 11th, 2010Easy ways for Condo Associations to lower costs
Close Unused Amenities – Close the pool in the winter if no one is using it. Cut hours for the fitness center if there are times when no one is there. If there are amenities no one is using or times when people truly are not using them no one will really mind when they are cut.
Sell Memberships – If you amenities are nice enough you can sell memberships to the pool tennis courts and fitness center, you can also allow guests to use them for a small fee.
Advertising – Many local business will buy advertising in the newsletter and the common areas. One easy way is to place Google adsense on the website.
Landscaping – Many developers only look at the initial landscaping cost and not the cost of maintenance. When replacing landscaping be sure to look at the recurring costs.
Collect Past Due Fees. Monies owed to a condo association can drag it down. Also you want to make sure fees are collected before they get so high the property goes into foreclosure. Lawyers many be willing to work on contingency.
Insurance Claims – If in the last five years your association had to get a loan (like those from SBA or FEMA) for repairs (Storm, Hurricane, Natural Disaster, Tornado or any accident) your regular condo lawyer many not be enough. Contact an attorney at law who focuses on insurance claims. Many insurance companies deny underpay insurance claims. The law may state that the insurance company has to pay the legal fees. Also many attorneys will handle insurance claims in a way that no funds will be out of pocket.
Rehabilitate instead of Replace. instead of copper pipe repair can be rehabilitate to better than new condition with epoxy pipe lining from CuraFlo. It is generally 30% cheaper than re piping and is much less obtrusive. RLS Solutions offers sewer lining and manholes to increase their life and save on costs.
Property Manager – Hire a property manager who is experienced in lowering costs. A property manger with experience will also know which contractors come in on budget and which ones have a history of not competing jobs on time.
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