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Your condo corporation has to hold its annual general meeting within 6 months of the end of its fiscal year. The meeting only stands up if owners were told in time, told what would be decided, and counted properly on the night. Condo AGM requirements in Ontario read like a long list of rules. In…

Most condo board members volunteer their time because they care about their community. They attend meetings, review budgets, oversee repairs, respond to issues, and make decisions that affect hundreds of residents and millions of dollars in assets. Yet despite those efforts, many boards find themselves facing criticism from owners. Complaints about condo boards are common…

Condo management communication problems are becoming one of the biggest frustrations for condo boards across Ontario. Most board members understand that managing a condo corporation is complex. Costs increase, emergencies happen, projects evolve, and resident concerns never completely stop. What many boards don’t expect is feeling disconnected from important decisions happening within their own building.…

The term “reasonable” is used in the Condo Act and a condo corporation’s governing documents. The term applies to both the condo board’s actions and responsibilities and the owners and residents of the condo community. This guide helps condo boards understand the term “reasonable,” its applications, and how it impacts a director’s responsibilities to the…

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…

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…

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…

New condo board members often face an uphill battle learning the ropes and understanding their directive. As volunteers they bring varying skills to the board, which makes getting them up to speed a challenge. To help in the onboarding process, here we share our top tips for new condo board members’ success.  Develop an Onboarding…

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…

Toronto’s 2040 Net Zero deadline calls for retrofit strategies that go beyond traditional cost- benefit calculations. Here we look at how to prepare for the deadline by making smarter retrofit choices that help set the groundwork for sustainability. Consider Larger Retrofits Your board needs to focus on larger scale retrofits. Before undertaking any one project,…