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How To Be Prepared for The Post COVID Workforce
Wondering what your condo workforce will look like post COVID? Here we offer tips for creating a hybrid model for a productive, happy workplace in the post-pandemic world. The Hybrid Model Although different expectations from your management, staff, and residents can make the transition more difficult, it also presents a unique opportunity to create a…
Read MoreYour Condo Board’s Easy Overview of Deep Retrofits
Deep energy retrofits can save your condo as much as 60% or more on energy costs. Here’s an easy overview of deep retrofits and how to implement them efficiently. How to Identify Triggers for Deep Retrofits Deep retrofits are extensive upgrades, addressing issues with your building’s energy efficiency. Knowing when to implement the capital improvements…
Read MoreFind The Best Reserve Fund Study Provider for your Condo
Reserve Fund Studies provide important guidance for your board’s financing and maintenance plans. As such, you want to know your reserve fund study provider gives you as many insights as possible. Here we offer tips to help you find the best reserve fund study provider for the job. When Reserve Fund Study Providers Consider Inflation…
Read MoreHow To Keep On Top Of Your Condo’s Garage Maintenance
If your condo’s parking garage is over 20-years old, you should develop a five-year schedule for condition assessments. This proactive approach allows you to make incremental repairs resulting in more manageable garage maintenance costs. Here are the tests you should be applying every five years. Delamination Testing: Chain Drag and/or Hammer Tap Survey While this…
Read MoreCondo Community Garden: How to Avoid Unexpected Challenges
A trend toward urban agriculture and condo gardens is opening up new concepts for condo designers. It’s also opening up new avenues for condo boards to discuss the option to create condo community gardens. However, with new concepts come unexpected challenges. Here are some tips to help your condo board avoid those challenges when creating…
Read MoreEnergy Retrofit – Condo’s Guide to Energy Efficiency
Energy-efficiency retrofits are meant to upgrade your property’s energy-consuming systems. In order to meet the needs of varying types of properties, there are different levels of energy retrofits. Below we cover the levels of retrofits and a worry-free way to embrace your energy retrofit initiatives. The Levels of Energy Retrofits There are three levels of…
Read MoreA Condo Board’s Guide To The Value For Money Audit
The Value for Money Audit was conducted by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. The survey was designed to spot shortcomings regarding the implementation of the reforms made to the Condo Act. It also looked at the role of both the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO) and Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO).…
Read More10 Things Condo Boards Should Know about Smoking Complaints
Smoking complaints – they happen in every condo. The question of smoking in condos continues to fuel the flames of conflict for condo dwellers. As a result, condo boards should understand what they can do when complaints arise. Here are 10 things condo boards should know about smoking complaints. 1) Smoke Free Buildings to Curb…
Read MoreFive Important Fire Safety Facts Condo Boards Should Know
Fire safety in condos is key. Which means condo boards should know the minimum requirements for fire safety in Ontario. Governed by the Fire Code O. Reg. 213/07, under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, fire safety applies to condos with 10 or more occupants. Here are five important facts every condo board member…
Read MoreHow To Use Reserve Fund Planning To Avoid Underfunding
You would think regular reserve fund studies help condo boards avoid underfunding their reserve funds. However, many boards contribute the bare minimum of 10% of the operating budget towards the reserve fund in accordance with the Condo Act. As a result, underfunding poses long-term financial problems difficult for boards to resolve. Here’s how reserve fund…
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