Trestle Community Management today announced that Kristen Ledbetter, Senior Community Manager and Mid-rise, High-rise & Estate Practice Leader, was selected to present at Community Association Institute’s Washington State Chapter’s (WSCAI) recent COVID-19 Pop-Up webinar alongside a panel of other respected industry experts. The webinar, titled, “What We Can Do to Keep Our Common Interest Communities […]
What is a reserve study? A reserve study is a budgeting and planning tool used by associations to determine the expected and remaining useful life of common elements. Common elements typically consist of items accessible to or used by a majority of Homeowners. The study also outlines the projected replacement cost of the elements as well […]
Under Washington’s Safe Start plan, all recreation facilities, including pools and similar facilities, may reopen at 50% capacity during Phase 3. Trestle spoke with several Washington State Community Association attorneys and they recommend Associations exercise extreme caution when considering the reopening of pools and similar facilities. It may be safer and more cost effective for […]
Many Counties moved into Phase 2 of Washington’s Safe Start plan on June 5th. Under Phase 2, all outdoor recreational activities involving fewer than 5 people from outside of a household may resume. Many residents may be eagerly awaiting the reopening of open-air common spaces, such as community parks and playgrounds. While the Safe Start […]
Trestle Community Management today announced that it has entered into a contract for Financial Management services with Newmark Tower Owners’ Association in the heart of downtown Seattle, near historic Pike Place Market. “We are excited to welcome another great downtown high-rise like The Newmark Tower community to Trestle Community Management,” said Bob Brencic, President of […]
On Friday, May 29th, Governor Jay Inslee extended Proclamation 20-51. The Proclamation, previously set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2020 has been extended to expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2020. The Proclamation directly impacts community associations and their ability to process delinquencies, charge violation fines, and their ability to meet […]
Washington State community associations are subject to several different statutes, depending on when and how the association was incorporated. The statutes, as well as the association’s governing documents, outline the responsibilities assigned to the association and its Homeowner members. The responsibilities assigned to associations vary, but generally include the administration of the association such as […]
Trestle Community Management today announced that is has introduced a careers page on its website. Through the new page, interested job seekers may review company benefits, open positions and requirements, and submit their resume for review and consideration. “Trestle is always seeking the most talented people in the industry to join our team,” said Bob […]
Trestle Community Management today announced that Chellore Knudtson, Community Association Manager, has received her Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation as awarded by the Community Associations Institute (CAI). Trestle prioritizes continuing education for all Team Members in order to ensure they maintain up to date knowledge of the industry and in turn, provide the best possible […]
Trestle Community Management today announced that it has entered into a contract for Full Management services with Harvard Estate Condominium Association in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. “We are excited to welcome the Harvard Estate community to Trestle Community Management,” said Bob Brencic, President of Trestle Community Management. “We look forward to working […]