Condominium Management Research Articles

Case study of condominium management in Brazil: survey of 30 years of maintenance and renovation costs of a 1982 multifamily residential building

Case study of condominium management in Brazil: survey of 30 years of maintenance and renovation costs of a 1982 multifamily residential building

가업상속공제와 공동주택관리업 적용에 관한 연구

In order to support the stable life of the heirs and their families even after the death of the decedent, the Inheritance Tax and Gift Tax Act provides for deductions of a certain amount of money in consideration of the personal situation of the heirs and the material situation of the inherited property, and stipulates the family business inheritance deduction system.
 Accordingly, the Korea Housing Management Association announced that 2023. 9. Through an inquiry to the competent authority, the condominium management business was inquired whether the condominium management business is eligible for the deduction of the family business inheritance company, and the competent authority replied that the condominium management business is not a company eligible for the deduction of the family business inheritance business.
 However, it is necessary to re-examine whether the condominium management business is included in the family business inheritance deduction related to Article 15, Paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Inheritance Tax and Gift Tax Act.
 First, since the Special Act on the Safety and Maintenance of Facilities defines apartment houses as buildings and classifies them as facilities, it should be interpreted to include the business facility management and business resource service businesses among the business facility management and business resource service businesses that are subject to the family business inheritance deduction according to the Korean Standard Industrial Classification for small and medium-sized enterprises eligible for family business inheritance deduction.
 Second, the same article [Annex] of the same Act defines the types of business under the provisions of individual laws and includes the housing rental management business under the “Special Act on Private Rental Housing”, but the Private Rental Housing Act applies to matters not stipulated in this Act with respect to the construction, supply and management of housing, etc., and thus applies to the “Housing Act”, “Building Act”, “Apartment Housing Management Act”, and “Housing Lease Protection Act”.
 In the same way that the housing rental management business under the Special Act on Private Rental Housing is defined as a company subject to the family business inheritance deduction under the individual law, the condominium management business under the Apartment Housing Management Act, which has the same content, should be included as a company subject to the family business inheritance deduction under the individual law.

Collective renovation decisions in multi-owned housing management: the case of public–private homeowners associations in Poland

The increasing popularity of multi-owned housing in various parts of the world and the need to constantly maintain these stocks in good condition raises issues of collective renovation decisions made by groups of unit owners in this housing sector. The main aim of the study was to identify the exogenous factors influencing collective decision-making actions of public–private homeowners associations regarding common property renovations in the management of housing condominiums in Poland. To achieve this aim, an original multi-stage top-down research methodology was applied. As the dependent variable representing the success of collective decision-making actions on common property renovations, the renovation fund rate passed by homeowners associations was adopted. Empirical research was conducted on representative samples of public–private homeowners associations with the participation of the municipality of Olsztyn in Poland. The results showed that building age, the number of unit owners and the share of the municipality in the common property significantly influenced renovation fund rates, ceteris paribus, with the influence of the former factor being positive and the others negative. This confirmed the hypothesis that the municipalities tend to negatively influence the collective renovation decisions of public–private homeowners associations by their shares in common properties. This study contributes to collective action theory when public and private actors co-participate in group decision-making and has far-reaching policy and practical implications. Hence, further research on this topic in different markets and institutional arrangements is recommended.

Management of public-private housing condominiums: the case of municipalities in the Warmia and Mazury province in Poland

Privatization of municipal housing in Poland has led to the emergence of public-private housing condominiums. The aim of the study was to investigate the ownership structures of common property management entities in such condominiums in Poland. The intended investigation was conducted on the sample of the 30 largest urban municipalities located in the Warmia and Mazury province. The empirical data was collected by questionnaire interviews using the public information access technique. The aim of the study was achieved through hierarchical cluster analysis using the agglomerative method. The results showed that the structures of common property management entities in studied housing condominiums varied in nature. In most municipalities surveyed, these structures were dominated by municipal entities. However, there is a growing group of municipalities where the surveyed structures have been dominated by private property managers. The in-house management model proved to be not very popular in the surveyed sample of municipalities.

Champlain Towers South Collapse: Frequency, Governance and Liability Issues

The tragedy of the sudden collapse of the 2021 Champlain Towers condominium building in Surfside, Florida raises issues of civil liability and throws into doubt the sustainability of the current model of condominium association governance. This case study evaluates the potential causes of the collapse, and reactions of various parties including the consulting engineering company, city regulators, condominium association board, outside property manager, original builder, and unit owners themselves. By conducting a comprehensive literature review, this paper is aimed to find out the reasons, frequency and liability of building collapse, as well as the roles condominium governance, financial modeling, poverty, or statutory language play in the tragedy. Some advice for further improvements to improve board sustainability is given to original developers, contractors, engineers, and insurance carriers. The current model of condominium management has blind spots and appears to be unsustainable. One suggestion to fix the problem is to require that insurance be obtained to insure the liability of condominium associations, including for this type of tragedy. That would create a financial risk/incentive for the insurance company to ensure adequate management and upkeep. The insurance company should also set board member expertise qualifications, insurance premiums, need for outside expertise, required inspections/maintenance, and replacement reserves that are required to maintain that coverage.

The Legal Subject of Non-Residential Condominium Management Activities: Ujung Pandang Central Market

This study examines and analyzes the legal subject of the Ujung Pandang Central Market management activities, which are treated as Non-Residential Condominium buildings based on Law No. 20 of 2011. This research combines normative juridical and empirical research methods. The primary data were collected using direct interviews, while the secondary data was collected using literature study techniques. The data obtained in this research were then analyzed qualitatively. The results show that the legal subject of the Ujung Pandang Central Market management activities, which are treated as Non-Residential Condominium buildings, must be held by PPPSRS based on Article 59 of Law No. 20 of 2011. In this case, if PPPSRS has not been established, then PT. MTIR must establish PPPSRS no later than one year from the first delivery of the condominium unit to the owner. However, until now, PPPSRS has not been established and established by PT. MTIR. So strictly speaking, PT. MTIR deviated from its obligations in implementing Law No. 20 of 2011. Therefore, it is recommended that the Makassar Municipal Government re-evaluate the involvement of PT. MTIR as Holder of The Right to Build for Ujung Pandang Central Market. In addition, it is recommended to PT. MTIR to comply with Article 59 of Law No. 20 of 2011 by establishing PPPSRS. Furthermore, it is hoped that law enforcement and the Regional House of Representatives of Makassar Municipal will protect the interests of traders so that PPPSRS is established as a legal subject for the Ujung Pandang Central Market management activities.

A Study on the Building Information Modeling for Residential Condominium Facility Management

Residential condominium projects currently utilize the benefits of building information modeling (BIM) in many aspects, although the use of the BIM in the facility management aspect has not been popularized as much as it should be. This research aims to study the BIM data necessary for condominium facility management nowadays so that building managers can accurately receive the BIM's building information and effectively handle the building management. Several interviews were conducted with five personnel from real estate companies of condominium projects which used the BIM to explore guidelines for the BIM data preparation for condominium management and analyzing the data with content analysis. The research results presented: (1) the BIM data that the condominium managers need for building maintenance; (2) the characteristics of data preparation for the building's facility management; (3) the determination of duties to perform various processes for the management of building facility which consists of the Level of Development (LOD) and the Level of Information (LOI); (4) the determination of management of information transmission and exchange for the building facility management. We concluded that BIM facility management could solve the problems of scattered or conflicting data by clearly identifying and checking specific building areas. In addition, it can reduce the working steps in a condominium development. Therefore, the research results can help real estate developers and those involved in project development and condominium facility management learn how to efficiently and effectively manage condominium facilities.

Analysis of heart rate variability as identifier of signs of occupational stress: cross-sectional descriptive observational study

Background: There is great concern in the world about worker stress and quality of life, since a significant number of companies show that physical and mental suffering are one of the main causes of absenteeism, generating high business costs due to low productivity. Stress at work ends up affecting not only the professional income but also your health. Objective: To investigate the correlation between stress level and heart rate variability (HRV). This is a cross-sectional observational survey of 20 workers from the administrative, maintenance and concierge sectors of a condominium management company. Cardiac biofeedback equipment (BFC) was used, which evaluates the activity of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), as well as the influence exerted by the limbic system (system of emotions). A LIPP questionnaire was level of cortisol. Results: It can be observed that there is a correlation between the coherence note (BFC) and the working time, a moderate correlation between the consistency score, coherence and evening cortisol, it is also observed that there is an association between the coherence state and the LIPP questionnaire. Conclusion: In general, there was an association between the numerical variables and the heart rate variability, but what was shown to be a greater association was the interaction of the questionnaire with the coherence state at the cortisol level.

Protecting the rights of Purchasers in Condominium Properties in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Analysis with United States of America

This research is to identify rights and issues of condominium property purchasers in Sri Lanka and to suggest recommendations to make its condominium property sector more friendly towards the Purchasers. Condominium property can be defined as a building subdivided into separate units which are built on a single land. Therefore, in condominium property, there is an Apartment building which each Apartment is owned separately by the people living in it, but also containing shared areas such as elevators, swimming pools or the community garden, allocated for common purposes. Concept of condominium living was introduced to the Sri Lanka in 1950s and still novel to the society. During the last 2 decades, Condominium living attracted most of Sri Lankan urban population. However, in comparison to protection provided for condominium property developers and other related stakeholders, Sri Lankan condominium law become detrimental to protection of the interests of purchasers in pre-sale condominiums. In Contrast, in the United States of America, condominium properties largely utilize as a mean to solve the housing problems and introduce numerous legal safeguards to protect the rights and interests of condominium property purchasers. Hence, this research will comparatively analyze the legal framework pertaining to condominium properties in Sri Lanka with USA, in order to propose reforms for Sri Lanka to make its condominium property sector more friendly towards the Purchasers. The main research objective of this research is to identify rights and issues of purchasers of condominium properties in Sri Lanka and to see whether we can get benefit from the developments of the USA. Research methodology of this legal research is mainly a qualitative approach and therefore doctrinal research method was employed. In order to provide more insightful recommendations, findings from the ideas of condominium property developers, purchasers, Officials of the Condominium Management Authority, Officials of Condominium Management Corporations, legal professionals and professionals working in the industry have been taken into account. Research identified that Sri Lanka has failed to tackle modern-day deceptive selling practices by unscrupulous developers towards the purchasers. Therefore, this research recommends to Condominium Management Authority (CMA) and the government to implement timely policies and actions to equip the CMA with necessary powers and resources to regulate the industry and minimize the shortcomings.

Condominium management in a low-income housing project: the case of the Conjunto Rubens Lara in Cubatão/São Paulo

Condominium management in a low-income housing project: the case of the Conjunto Rubens Lara in Cubatão/São Paulo

Condominium Hotel (Condotel) marketing and buying regulations in Indonesia

The arrangement of the condotel agreement in Law Number 20 of 2011 concerning Flats is not yet clear, as shown by the absence of a dictum governing hotel condos. Hotels, while Condominiums or flats are only related to the ownership of flats that are more in the context of private settlements, the absence of a clear Condotel arrangement makes Condotel owners often lose money. The purpose of this study is to analyze the current Condominium Hotel (CONDOTEL) arrangement in Indonesia and analyze the weaknesses of the current Condominium Hotel (CONDOTEL) arrangement in Indonesia; the research paradigm in this dissertation is constructivism with non-doctrinal research methods with a sociological juridical approach. The results of existing research state that the implementation of hotel condominium agreements so far does not have a juridical footing in Indonesia, this has resulted in many developers and builders who often seek big profits without heeding the principles of good ethics in buying and selling agreements and managing hotel condominiums. The weakness in the hotel condominium agreement policy is the weakness of the legislation in the form of not regulating the contents of the hotel condominium agreement and the position of the hotel condominium in Law Number 20 of 2011, the weakness of law enforcement in the form of no supervision related to the sale and purchase agreement and hotel condominium management. , and the habitual factor of hotel condominium development and construction actors who seek profit through sale and purchase agreements and hotel condominium management by excluding consumers or hotel condominium owners.

Oversized Electrical Appliance Impacts on Condominium Energy Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness Management: Experts’ Perspectives

A direct use approach incorporating a cost approach assumed that replacing oversized electrical appliances with those better fit to actual energy consumption can reduce energy consumption, optimizing capacities of the new appliances to the maximum while reducing electricity costs. This study aimed to verify the assumption that the size of appliances has impacts on energy consumption and cost effectiveness. A mixed-method approach included these instruments for data elicitations (i.e., a questionnaire, data records of 485 transformers, two assessments of condominium technical caretakers, and two in-depth interviews of electrical engineering experts). The findings revealed that most condominiums installed electric appliances that are too large for their actual energy usage, which lies between 5.4% and 7.1% of the capacity. This study therefore proposed a total cost reduction of 54% by downsizing these appliances (i.e., MV Switchgear 2 sets, dry type transformer 2 sets 80,000, LV Cable 10 m. (XLPE), main distribution board, Busduct (MDB-DB), generator (20% of Tr.), and generator installation). Even though this analysis is limited to Bangkok, Thailand, this case may contribute decision-making on electrical appliance selection at early stage of investment or to downsize the currently installed appliances for the more energy efficient and cost-effective management of condominiums around the world.

A Nutritional Counseling Program Prevents an Increase in Workers' Dietary Intake and Body Weight During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused thousands of deaths and changed lives all over the world. Daily life has also altered people's eating habits, mainly among those who stayed working at home. However, changes in the eating habits of workers who remained working during the pandemic are still unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the dietary habits of day and shift workers from a condominium management company, as well as to measure adherence to a nutritional counseling program and its effect on workers' food intake and body weight. One hundred and fifty-one workers (77.5% of day workers and 22.5% of shift workers) were followed up in the pre-pandemic period and during the pandemic. Data on anthropometry, food consumption, and adherence to nutritional counseling were collected during nutritional meetings, which focused on qualitative modification of food intake and control of energy consumption. The rate of adherence to the program did not differ between shifts. The pandemic significantly increased the intake of calories, macronutrients, and several micronutrients in workers of both shifts. Adherence to the nutritional counseling program had an impact on the consumption of proteins and some micronutrients, and also promoted a reduction in body weight and body mass index of workers of both shifts. Evening/night shift workers overall ate their meals later than day workers and also presented an earlier afternoon snack during the pandemic when compared with the pre-pandemic period. In conclusion, the pandemic seems to contribute to the increase in food intake of workers, regardless of the work shift. Those who joined a nutritional counseling program managed their food intake and lost weight.

РОЗРОБЛЕННЯ СИСТЕМИ УПРАВЛІННЯ БАГАТОКВАРТИРНИМИ БУДИНКАМИ В УКРАЇНІ

The article considers the existing methods of work in the process of managing apartment buildings in Ukraine, the main ways to automate the business processes of condominiums. The system of accounting and control and information support of condominiums has been studied. The sequence of procedures for managing apartment buildings is indicated. The model of generation of changes of policy of management of the apartment house with use of expert knowledge base is resulted. The formation of accounting and control support for the management of an apartment building involves the formation of a management system in terms of objects of accounting and objects of control of activities. The directions of management decisions on the improvement of the apartment building management system in the conditions of the emergence of new IT solutions and the stages of this process are singled out. In Ukraine, many new solutions have been created for the organization and management of apartment buildings. Their general essential characteristic are the adaptability, their possibility of adjustment and completion taking into account the arising new purposes and tasks of management of the apartment house. An Information technology in the process of managing of apartment building plays a dual role. On the one hand, they free this process from routine operations and cumbersome calculations and provide an opportunity for a creative approach to the process. On the other hand, the low level of competence of managers in the field of information technology can be a brake on professional growth, will not allow using a wide range of analytical processing in automatic mode, and will reduce the efficiency. As a result, the role of innovative technologies in the management of an apartment building is increasing. To identify problems, a survey of existing information systems for apartment building management was conducted on the basis of a point expert assessment by areas. The analysis is carried out and the main problems of business users of information systems concerning the management of an apartment building are revealed. The information system of apartment building management needs further development and improvement, which can increase its efficiency and reduce the loss of working time for management procedures and the formation of internal documentation. The process of apartment building management and subprocesses is described. A tree of goals for the management of condominiums was built, and business processes were ranked. The information system of apartment building management is studied in detail.

The legal system and practice of condominium management and real estate auction in Belize

The legal system and practice of condominium management and real estate auction in Belize

Current status and issues surrounding condominium management association and large-scale repair work

Current status and issues surrounding condominium management association and large-scale repair work

Public interest and market value of condominiums seen in the Act Partially Amending the Act on Advancement of Proper Condominium Management and the Act on Facilitation of Reconstruction of Condominiums （Act No. 62 of 2020）

Both of the Act on Advancement of Proper Condominium Management and the Act on Facilitation of Reconstruction of Condominiums were revised on June, 2020. While owners of condos should manage their own property, some condos without proper management have appeared to suffer adverse effect （or sometimes nuisance）to the surrounding areas and residents. This amendment enables the municipal government to advise them to improve their management, and to certify plans of management developed by the owners so that the way of maintenance would be referred in the condos market. Also, more than 80 percent of the owners of condos, which are identified by the municipal government as “highly necessary to demolish” for the reason of their cracked walls, would be able to determine to sell the condos and sites as a whole to developers in order to speed up decisionmaking among the owners whether to keep maintaining or to reconstruct, to sustain the living environment which constitutes public interest.

About ensuring communication of residents by revision of The Standard Condominium Management Bylaws

About ensuring communication of residents by revision of The Standard Condominium Management Bylaws

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS): A PROPOSAL FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN A LARGE ADMINISTRATOR OF CONDOMINIUMS IN THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO – BRAZIL

This article proposes a project to implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) suitable to a large condominiums administrator in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), based on the parameters of the ISO 14001. The tool may be adequate to companies of any branch or size promoting competitive advantage and becoming an aggregator of value, in addition to contributing to the conservation of the environment. This is a case study developed in a condominium management company, aiming the analysis of its practices and subsequent development of EMS focused on its reality. It was evidenced through the study that there are substantial advantages in the environmental, economic and social area through the implementation of an Environmental Management System. It can also be pointed out that the real savings generated by the reduction of water and electricity consumption will have a positive impact on the coffers of the company, and these values could be applied in other real needs that until then could not be met due to lack of resources. The proposed EMS demonstrates that it is possible to apply this environmental management tool to real estate companies with a predominance of administrative processes. It is notable that mobilization for sustainability is still far below expected, confirming the gap between theory and practice. It is hoped that this work will stimulate other companies with the same size to turn to sustainable practices in their activities.

A novel condominium management mode in Taiwan

This study investigates a novel consultancy contract mode for condominium management in Taiwan by using transaction cost theory. This study finds that consultancy contracts offer property management companies lower personnel costs and a lower tax burden compared with full-responsibility contracts, and that such contracts are suitable for condominiums with minimal public funds, few households, and low management fees. However, under consultancy contracts, labor disputes are likely to occur; thus, distinguishing between powers and responsibilities and controlling service quality are difficult, and a property management company's corporate image is likely to sustain damage. Among the nine transaction costs, most of the respondents believe that transaction costs will decrease when using consultancy contracts, although for five transaction costs, some respondents felt that costs will increase, and for two items, no change is expected. This study provides six strategies for property management companies to select management modes and contracts: use a company website and advertising strategy, develop different service modules, use property service proposals, use management contract modes combined with new technologies, enhance the degree of authorization, and help protect employees' rights and interests.