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buying a condo in a older building
Payments, Policy, Property

10 Things to Know about Buying a Condo in an Older Building

The great majority of condo units for sale in Los Angeles are in buildings that are more than 30 years old. They may offer nicely remodeled units with generous space, but older buildings need more maintenance. Here is helpful advice for the kind of issues buyers are likely to find in shopping for a condo unit in an older building in Southern California.

replace led lights in condo
Payments, Property

Replace Old Lights with LED. For Free.

Replacing common area lighting with energy-efficient, long-lasting LEDs can save HOAs significant money on electricity and replacement, with a quick payback and improved appearance. LADWP’s Commercial Direct Install program may replace some lighting for free.

organics recycling for condos
Payments, Policy, Property

A Less-Mess Method for Organics Recycling

Participation in an organics recycling program is now mandatory in California. Compliance can be messy in a condominium building. By carefully reviewing their waste hauler’s rules—in this case, a recommendation to put food scraps in plastic bags—this condo found a practical solution.

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