News & Updates

Running Effective Community Board Meetings
09/09/2026

Running Effective Community Board Meetings

Board meetings are where many of the important decisions affecting a condominium or homeowners association are made. Budgets are reviewed, maintenance projects are considered, contracts are approved, owner concerns are addressed, and the Board establishes direction for management. A productive meeting, however, requires more than simply getting everyone in the same room. At Washington Properties ...

The Best Approach to Maintenance Reporting
08/15/2026

The Best Approach to Maintenance Reporting

Maintaining a condominium or homeowners association is a shared effort. While Washington Properties, Inc. (WPI) and the Associations we manage conduct property inspections and coordinate maintenance, owners and residents are often the first to notice a problem. Reporting maintenance concerns promptly can help prevent a minor issue from becoming a larger and more expensive repair. Providing ...

Association Rules Owners Commonly Overlook
07/14/2026

Association Rules Owners Commonly Overlook

Receiving a violation notice from your condominium or homeowners association can be frustrating—especially when you didn't realize you were breaking a rule. At Washington Properties, Inc. (WPI), we find that many violations aren't intentional. Often, an owner simply wasn't aware that approval was required, didn't realize a particular restriction applied, or assumed that something permitted at a ...