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While our good old groundhog friend, Punxsutawny Phil, gives us much needed hope that warmer weather is ahead of us, we are not in the clear… just yet.

It has been a very long and cold winter, which has posed problems for everyone.  Freezing pipes, collapsing roofs, and sidewalks laden with ice and snow are just a few of the risk factors that many property owners and managers have had to deal with.

To lighten the burden, we would like to provide tips and tricks to help you prevent some winter disasters that may be avoidable:

Winter Tips and Tricks:
1.  Cold Weather Checklist
2.  Prevent Your Sprinkler System From Freezing
3.  Snow and Ice Removal Tips
4.  Snow and Ice Removal Log
5.  Snow and Ice Incident Report

Mackoul & Associates, Inc.  has sponsored the November Digital Edition of Habitat Magazine.  One article among many features 33 attorneys answering questions fired at them by 14 board directors.  Another article takes a look at housing discrimination and violations of fair housing laws.  Click the following link to read more: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/habitat/201011_mackoul/#/1/OnePage

Also features, “Benchmarks- The Signs of Financially Fit Buyers.”  Tighten that financial belt.

Managing Costs and Risks in Challenging and Uncertain Times II:
A Focus on Energy Issues Including Tax Implications, Budgeting, Insurance and Legal Considerations

Thursday, October 22nd – 6:00-8:00 PM
The Roosevelt Hotel – Vanderbilt Suite (Madison at 45th)
New York, NY 10017

Our own Edward J. Mackoul will be part of a panel of experts who will help provide insight on tax implications, budgeting, insurance and legal consideration during a seminar focusing on energy issues.  Seminar speakers will be Ed Morse of Hess Corporation and Jim Dwyer, a Board President with a specialty in solar panels.

There is no charge for the seminar, but a reservation is required.  Refreshments will be served.

Please R.S.V.P. by October 9th, 2009 by sending an email to Jennifer Maffeo at jmaffeo@mackoul.com.  You must include your name and contact information to register.

For Directions to The Roosevelt Hotel:
http://theroosevelthotel-px.trvlclick.com/About/Directions/

 On January 15th, the seminar, “Managing Costs and Risks in Challenging & Uncertain Economic Times,” was held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.  As moderated by Ms. Andrea Bunis of Andrea Bunis Management, Inc. the event hosted speakers including Edward J. Mackoul of Mackoul & Associates, Inc., Mr. Stephen Beer of Czarnowski & Beer, Mr. Stephen M. Lasser Esq. and David J. Byrne of Stark & Stark Attorneys at Law.

Edward J. Mackoul, President of Mackoul & Associates, Inc. spoke about how coops and condominiums can manage their costs and risks in this challenging and uncertain economic time.  He specifically gave tips on items that can offer direct and indirect savings on your insurance premiums, with five tips on how to minimize risk overall. 
Read the entire article below.
Managing Premiums and Minimizing Risks