Suite or sub-metering provides residents with their own electricity measurement. As a result, they pay only for the energy they consume. Sub-metering can also help boards gain more control over energy use in common areas. If your building was built prior to 2010, you should consider the possibility of introducing suite metering. How Suite Metering…

How you interact with your property management company impacts your relationship. Here we offer tips on how to improve condo board/management relationships to ensure you both remain effective. Understanding the Property Management Role When you define roles from the start, you help avoid conflict. In simple terms, the board is the governing body while property…

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…

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…

Creating a water conservation plan can help reduce costs. However, it takes a village to contribute to effective water conservation. Here we look at the three most valuable contributors to water conservation to help you develop an effective plan. 1. Your Condo Board As the saying goes, the buck stops here when it comes to…

Today’s diverse communities require hypersensitivity for proper etiquette. In fact, a lack of etiquette or poor etiquette in condo boards could mean the downfall of your board. Here we discuss the role of etiquette in condo governance and how proper communication helps avoid poor etiquette. Proper Board Etiquette Focuses on Governance & Diplomacy Many people…

Weather-related catastrophes have property managers in Ontario on edge. Climate change continues to increase the risk of flooding, wind damage, and more. As a result, your condo board needs to create a strategy to help minimize potential damages and injuries. Here we explain how your condo board can minimize risk before weather-related catastrophe strikes. Catastrophe…

The pandemic forced condo management teams into hybrid or remote work environments. As a result many struggle with makeshift workplaces where staff roles and responsibilities are either unclear or evolving. Condo boards should go into 2022 equipped with the right tools that support staff and meet resident need. Here’s how your condo board can create…

Condo boards can look to changing condo trends to help maintain efficient, cost-effective industry best practices. Here we look at the five most compelling trends your condo board can embrace right now. 1. Integrated Technology Facilitating improved responsiveness and effective processes for both staff and residents requires integrated technology. Many condos are functioning with a…

We all learned some tough lessons in 2021, many driven by the pandemic. The end of each year presents an opportunity for you to use those lessons and take them to heart. By reviewing what you’ve learned you can improve your efficiencies and profitability for 2022. Here we look at the toughest lessons learned from…