This is a great article that provides insight into protecting condominium associations when owners are late paying their share of association dues. Associations board members and managing agents must work together to ensure the appropriate escalation procedures are in place to address these issues. Conflicts are difficult to deal with and address properly – often [...]

The Who, What, Where, When, and Why.. Greater-Boston area community associations surveyed reported experiencing at lease one significant conflict that involved the board in a 12 month period.  Read on…

Lock it up. High quality locks for your doors and windows are a must! Check that all your windows and doors are shut and locked. This includes checking the small attic, bathroom, and basement windows. Close skylights and ventilation shafts. If in a damp, humid climate, periodically lubricate pin tumbler locks with white lithium grease; [...]

Great sunset taken recently from RKM Truck at Herring Cove.. Cape Cod is amazing!

Local resident recounts chilling dip into sinkhole By Kevin Mullaney BANNER STAFF PROVINCETOWN — Thom Hochard got quite a scare last week, as he was strolling along on his way out to the clam flats by the Provincetown Inn. Hochard, who has been clamming in the public aquaculture areas in town for a couple of [...]

Prepare the kitchen Clean out the fridge and don’t leave anything in there which is likely to go bad during the time you are away. Clean out the fridge and don’t leave anything in there which is likely to go bad during the time you are away. If you have things in the freezer, empty [...]

  Cape Cod experienced its first snow fall throughout today.  Provincetown received the brunt of the storm between 11 AM and 5 PM with totals between 5″ and 6″ .  Snow fall recorded by RKM Property Management in both the East and West end was about the same coming in at 5.5″ by 5:30 PM [...]

Fix the heating and plumbing Turn off the main water-supply valve or stop the pump. If the furnace should fail on a very cold day, water in a pipe could freeze and burst the pipe. Open all faucets and drain all waterlines—empty or mainly empty pipes cannot burst from freezing water. Pipes can be drained [...]

Block up any holes in the eaves or walls. Block anywhere that may provide an entry point to little furry creatures seeking warmth and home for winter; otherwise, you may have a surprise next spring that includes babies. Check that all holes and cracks in exterior walls and foundations and around pipes that penetrate the [...]