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Debunking Common Exterior Building Restoration Myths for New Condo Board Members
Congratulations on your new position as a condo board member! While you might be excited about your new role, it comes with a lot of responsibility, including assisting with condo renovation responsibilities like exterior building restoration projects. Here we help debunk common exterior building restoration myths to help you ace your first capital expense project…
Read MoreHow to overcome common condo balcony issues
While condo balconies provide additional space to residents, they can also pose additional headaches for condo boards. Because each resident might have their own idea of how to use their balcony, boards should be prepared to handle resident complaints. Here is how your board can take a proactive approach to overcome common condo balcony issues.…
Read MoreThe Most Common Condo Board HR Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
HR mistakes can contribute to staff turnover and disrupt day to day property operations. Here we look at the most disruptive HR mistakes condo boards make and how you can avoid them by hiring a property management company. Too Many Directions lead to HR Mistakes When more than one board member gets involved with staff…
Read More5 Elements of Design Every Condo Board Needs to Add To Their Common Area Makeover
When planning a common area makeover in your condo, condo boards should focus not on interior design details, but instead on creating livable spaces residents appreciate. Here we share five elements of design every board should include in their makeover plans to increase value and useable space. 1. Livable Spaces Livable spaces are designed with…
Read MoreMost Common Condo Board Mistakes to Avoid
As a condo board member, your job is tough. You need to represent your community while not letting your own needs or beliefs fog your judgement. As well, every penny you spend ultimately must improve the value of the condo. All this while you selflessly volunteer your time. With so much riding on your actions,…
Read MoreInflation: How to Prepare for 2025 Reserve Fund Study Sticker Shock
Construction inflation is putting pressure on condo boards to find strategies to make up for significant cost increases in refund studies. Inflation could mean making some hard decisions, including introducing common element fee increases or special assessments, putting further financial strain on condo owners. Here we offer tips to help your condo board prepare for…
Read MoreI Quit! How to Gain Control of Condo Board Member Churn
Ongoing board member resignations can cause operational disruptions, interfering with your board’s efficiency and effectiveness. However, you can use the following strategies to help avoid resignations and gain control of condo board member churn. Focus on Resignation Prevention Resignation prevention focuses on simple strategies that help ensure board member satisfaction and success, including: Formalize your…
Read MoreDamage That Will Make Your Condo Board Wish They Inspected More Often – Part II
In this two-part series we look at critical exterior condo inspections that help avoid costly damage and replacements. In Part I we focused on energy inefficiency and water damage. Here we look at inspections that reveal issues that can interfere with a resident’s enjoyment of the property, as well as curb appeal, condo value, and…
Read MoreExterior Damage That Will Make Your Condo Board Wish They Inspected More Often – Part I
Discovering exterior and hidden damage in the early stages is a crucial step in effective preventative maintenance plans. In fact, once your board faces the costs of avoidable deeper damage, you’ll wish you had inspected more often. In this two-part series we look at the typical inspections you should perform at least annually to mitigate…
Read MoreThe Top Lessons Condo Boards Learned in 2023
Every year your condo community and its management learn from mistakes and triumphs that help inform your decisions in the new year. Here we look at the top lessons condo boards learned in 2023 to provide valuable insights that make your board wiser and stronger. Forensics Help Avoid Future Mistakes Forensics has become a popular…
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