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How to avoid the hidden dangers of poor condo playground maintenance
Poor maintenance poses risks across all common areas of your condo community. However, playgrounds frequented by small children are of particular concern when it comes to liability management. Use our playground maintenance guide to avoid common oversights that increase hidden dangers. Review CSA playground regulations The Canadian Standards Association considers playground safety standards “voluntary.”…
Read MoreWhy condo boards need property management input for major projects
Property managers offer expertise in maintenance and cost efficiency. When condo boards include management at the onset of project planning, they avoid omissions that have long-term impact on maintenance, budgets, and operational performance. Let’s look at why condo boards need property management input prior to starting major projects. Major project omissions Property managers provide valuable…
Read MorePest Control in the winter: How to reduce pest risk for your condo board
Condo boards and residents share responsibility for preventing pest infestations. However, condo boards must implement effective pest control measures to create healthier communities. You can help reduce winter pest risks using these strategies. Know the regulations Section 119(1) of the Condo Act addresses the responsibilities of both the condo corporation and unit owner regarding infestation.…
Read MoreThe most troublesome U.S. tariffs Toronto condo boards face in 2026
U.S. tariff uncertainty continues to threaten condo board budgets. Here we look at the most troublesome tariff challenges condo boards will likely face in 2026 with procurement strategies to help overcome them. Retaliatory tariffs Canada’s retaliatory tariffs increase import costs on American goods required for condo renovations. The importers who bring goods and materials north…
Read MoreHealth and wellness for condos: your board’s competitive edge
The Global Wellness Institute believes built environments are essential to health and wellness within your condo, driving a growing need for more wellness-centric spaces. As the Toronto real estate market faces value challenges, condo boards can use health and wellness as a competitive edge. Fitwel Certification for your condo board Fitwel Certification targets health and…
Read MoreAI for condo boards: Are condo boards and AI a good mix?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a time-saving tool with exceptional analytic abilities. Here we discuss whether emerging AI and condo boards are a good mix. What is AI? AI uses technology to mimic human thought. Programs can carry out a growing number of tasks thanks to instant access to information and advanced data processing capabilities. AI…
Read MoreHow to make sure your board aces your condo performance audit
Performance audits identify common element deficiencies under warranty by the Ontario New Warranties Plan Act. Use our quick performance audit overview to help your condo board ace the process. Performance audit 101 Tarion administers the warranty protection required for new homes and condos. A condo corporation’s common element warranties last up to seven years following…
Read MoreHow to make sense of confusing condo board shared facility agreements
Shared facility agreements (SFAs) outline how shared spaces and resources are governed and maintained in multi-purpose developments. Here, our property management company in the GTA help make sense of SFAs and the common challenges they present. What is a shared facility agreement? The Condo Act refers to SFAs as “mutual use agreements.” SFAs define and…
Read MoreHow the Aggressive Government Housing Plan Impacts Property Management
The competition to find an effective property manager in Toronto is teetering on a crisis as government housing targets loom. Here we look at possible property manager availability challenges the aggressive government housing plan presents, with condo board tips to help you avoid them. The Current Scenario According to the Association of Condo Managers in…
Read MoreInflation: How to Prepare for 2024 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…
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