My fiance and I are in the midst of buying a condo. Offer accepted, inspection went great, still collecting all the documents related to the condo association. Yesterday, we got a three page document that is the "noise abatement policy." We are not happy. But should we suck it up and still buy the place? [more inside]
posted by bibbit on Oct 13, 2009 - 36 answers

Is it OK (consequence-free) for my condo association to delay all roof shingle replacements until January? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Aug 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Is there a psychological term for this? You like/dislike certain names, traits, or appearances in people, then you go on to have positive or negative associations with those traits, favor/disfavor those names/traits/appearances with individuals you don't know, in the future. [more inside]
posted by Dukat on Jul 5, 2009 - 11 answers

Unfortunately for my condo association and me, I have been designated to do our annual taxes. It's supposed to be really easy. I just fill out form 1120h and pay the tax. Except, according to my calculations (and including the $100 deduction), the government owes us money?! (only $5 of our income is taxable) What am I doing wrong? Why would the government owe us money when we haven't yet paid any tax? [more inside]
posted by B-squared on Apr 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Condo Association wants to hit us with a special assessment that is almost $4000 EACH due to the repair of rotten wood trim on the outside of the buildings. Ideas on fundraising or cutting costs? [more inside]
posted by vermontlife on Nov 17, 2008 - 15 answers

Is there a single word or phrase to describe the association of songs (or music in general) with memories? [more inside]
posted by routergirl on Apr 3, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm looking for a way to organize a list of members of my neighborhood association, preferably something web-based, but that doesn't require the actual members to log in. [more inside]
posted by epersonae on Feb 11, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking to buy a condo in Cambridge, MA, where many of the attractive properties are old, multi-family houses, with 2-6 units each. I have some reservations about buying a condo with such a small group of people running the association. [more inside]
posted by scottso17 on May 15, 2007 - 5 answers

Looking for ideas for, or companies that provide one-stop shopping for association/club membership benefits/perks. I run a large association of technology entrepreneurs and executives and would like to obtain or negotiate some cool additional benefits for our members. Like the kind you get when you join AAA or Diner's Club... [more inside]
posted by pallen123 on Apr 18, 2007 - 1 answer

I think that my townhome association is skimming money off the top. I live in Texas and I would like to know if there is an agency that I can contact to register my concerns. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
posted by Noodles on Sep 4, 2006 - 3 answers

Does membership in Professional (non-legislated) Associations make my resume look better? Or am I just paying money to add useless acronyms to it? [more inside]
posted by tiamat on May 29, 2006 - 12 answers

How does one go about creating an trade association? [more inside]
posted by oissubke on Mar 16, 2006 - 3 answers

How is it that a song can trigger memories about a time in your life? [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul on Nov 30, 2005 - 8 answers

Chicago, IL: Can a property owner be held liable if somone is injured while trespassing? [more inside]
posted by suitcase on Sep 30, 2005 - 9 answers

We're having issues getting communication from and outstanding problems resolved with our townhouse homeowners association president. [more inside]
posted by jerseygirl on May 27, 2005 - 5 answers

The United States Tennis Association's website kinda confuses me. Anyone who plays a lot of tennis wanna help me out with something? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by Slimemonster on Aug 3, 2004 - 2 answers

Homeowner's associations : anyone had problems with them? If so, what solutions worked? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by littlegirlblue on Apr 16, 2004 - 22 answers