Yes agree,
I noticed since Jan. of last year that it is not the same. Less people come out, and they are not as eager to pick up all the trash. At many times they leave small items behind. My neighbors and I trimmed trees on different days and cut them up and placed them in small bundles and it took several pick-ups for the trash to go. In 2013, it would have all been picked up on 1 night.

To the best of my knowledge most are individual owned but work under a company like Venessa Inc.
I here of people renting them out to go to the beach, Upstate or football games. Don't know of any price or numbers but some have ads on the rear w/ their contact info. Just make sure they are insured since I read last month that most are underinsured if something goes wrong. Why not call a limo company? Musch cleaner and safer in my opinion. There is one in Clifton off Rt. 3(across the Kolhs and CVS). Ride in style!!!

We tought about self managed , but our owner occupancy is less than 20% on 40 units.

How was the pricing for RELB? I heard they were pricey, but the service was good. Any hidden fees?

They in general start out well and then they soon disappear, like if it was on auto pilot. Same issues most all association have eg, no response, poor cleaning, no on site visits, no multiple bids, etc.. For the price they most all charge you would think one would get some service beside just collecting fees and paying bills(late sometimes). We are not Trump Towers, but at least give us good service.

Our board is looking for a new management company. I see someone posted another message regarding self manage. Our association 40 units, so we would never think of self mange. We have had in the past Delfono, Realty Link, and currently Buckly Management/CM3.