Community Elections: What You should Know About
Democracy is vital to every group, including gated communities. This is why every cooperative housing community regularly holds elections to elect a Management Committee (MC) or Resident Welfare Association (RWA). As a form of grassroots democracy, housing society elections are important as the elected body is responsible for making critical decisions for the community. Cooperative […]
The Need for Using Energy Efficient Doors in a Housing Society
Housing society residents from across the country are moving from ornamental and beautiful doors to energy efficient doors that provide the required insulation, helping them save money.Depending on the housing society, such energy efficient doors are installed in all flats. If your housing society does not feature such doors, you can have them individually installed. […]
Apartment Fire Safety – Safety Measures within the Complex
The need for fire management has become an integral part of every housing society, and this is especially true in a housing system where hundreds and thousands of people reside in close quarters. Effective safety measures including actions or precautions should be adopted in a housing society in order to forestall any hazards or accidents […]
Roads in a Housing Society – Concrete Roads Vs Asphalt Roads
A housing society can either sport concrete roads or asphalt roads. Asphalt roads are steadily replacing concrete roads because of the low costs involved, despite the obvious advantages of concrete roads.While both types of roads, concrete and asphalt, have their own advantages and disadvantages; there is always the debate of which one among them is […]
Maintaining the Common Terrace in a Housing Society
The common terrace, as the name suggests, is a public space that’s open to all residents in a housing society. Since this space is used by everybody in the housing society, it’s the responsibility of every resident to contribute towards its maintenance. When dirt accumulates in the terrace and water is allowed to stagnate, the […]
Living in a Housing Society – Know Your Neighbors!
The joy of living in a housing society mainly revolves around getting to know a lot of people and practicing the art of community living. You may feel out-of-place and shy when you first move into a housing society, but you should get over this phase and actively socialize so that you personally become a […]
The Importance Of Electrical Safety In A Housing Society
Most people hardly understand the importance of proper electrical safety in a cooperative housing society. The tingling sensation that a minor shock produces in your skin may seem trivial, but more severe shocks can cause burns all over your body or even cardiac arrest. You should know that almost all electrical accidents occur due to […]
All You Need To Know About Tot Lots (Kids Play Areas) Maintenance In A Housing Society
Tot lots are common areas in every housing society, a place where children get together regularly to play and spend their time in the evening. With its swings, see saws and slides, a tot lot is a vibrant place that’s almost always packed with people – and for this exact reason, every tot lot should […]
What Apartment Owners Association Rules State About Running Small Businesses From Home
If you have a potential business idea or service that you want to try out in mind, it is always wise to consult the managing committee in your apartment association well in advance. Having a small chat with the managing committee members of your apartment association can set a lot of things straight and can […]
Tips on Decorating Balconies in an Apartment Complex
Apartments are compact, safe, and convenient to live in. However, because of space restrictions, decorating apartments can be a little difficult at times. This is most evident when decorating apartment balconies. Nevertheless, a well decorated balcony is not only an asset to the resident, but to the entire apartment. To encourage apartment owners to have […]
