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takes attention to detail, dedication, and a lot of tenacity to run a successful board. “As an association, we have been focused on community upkeep as a priority and will continue to do so. We want to stay on top of any issues with the building, so they don’t become major problems with expensive repairs,” Kenneth said. “Our dues will cover annual dryer vent cleaning, carpet cleaning, HVAC inspections, and other preventative maintenance tasks that may save us from potential dam age/expenses while keeping the development looking great.” Plus, the association receives volume discounts for having those tasks performed in bulk.

association on track, Oceanview at Avalon plans to start collecting rental fees. “Our By-Laws call for a ‘move in/ move out’ fee on unit rentals that has never been imple mented. We are defining the process for reviewing the leases and will bill the owners for the 2023 season. We are hopeful that the fees will take a little pressure off our operating assessments and benefit all owners.”

Kenneth Nechamkin President of Aster Atlantic Condominium Association Wildwood Crest, NJ

Robert A. Travis, CIRMS, CPIA President of Long Beach Commons Condominium, Inc. Brant Beach, NJ “Repairing after Hurricane Sandy was the most important challenge our com munity association has ever had to

Because Aster Atlantic Condominium Association had frequent elevator prob lems that required costly service visits,

Kenneth Nechamkin negotiated a maintenance contract that included service calls. When that five-year contract ended, the vendor wanted it out and Ken had to once again fight for a deal. Looking back, he realized that it

deal with,” said Robert Travis of Long Beach Commons Condominiums. “From site cleanup, working with claims CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 18

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