by John Rod | Jun 24, 2024 | Building & Site Inspections, Reserve Studies
On January 8, 2024, Governor Murphy signed into law new legislation, bill S2760 and A4384, that will significantly impact community associations throughout New Jersey. These laws address two critical areas: building inspections and reserve funding. This legislation... 
by John Rod | Apr 28, 2023 | Building & Site Inspections
Water infiltration is a significant concern for many communities. It is defined as the uncontrolled movement of water, water vapor or moisture to areas of a building that are unwanted and undesired. Water infiltration can occur in any type of residential building and... 
by John Rod | Jan 24, 2023 | Bidding & Contract Administration, Building & Site Inspections
Each year associations across the country hire firms to create documents that offer contractors instructions on how to address issues with their buildings. These documents, referred to as specifications, outline the materials, scope of work, and other details for a... 
by John Rod | Dec 16, 2022 | Building & Site Inspections, Reserve Studies
Winter brings a variety of concerns when it comes to community building maintenance: From roof issues to frozen pipes to how to treat icy roads and parking areas. At Kipcon we help our clients understand and implement protective measures that help to mitigate the... 
by John Rod | Aug 26, 2022 | Building & Site Inspections, Reserve Studies
In today’s blog, we’re exploring what reserve studies are, how to understand adequate reserve funding, and the changes that lie ahead when it comes to reserve studies and the funding associations may need to consider as part of providing for both the budgetary... 
by John Rod | May 20, 2022 | Building & Site Inspections, Reserve Studies
In light of the recent Florida high-rise collapse, The Community Association Institute (CAI) created a number of national task forces to develop public policy regarding reserve studies, building inspections, and maintenance. Notably, Kipcon’s founder Mitchell Frumkin...