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Your condo reserve fund sets aside money for non-routine repairs and replacements. However, if your board isn’t careful, ...

Your building envelope is susceptible to direct and indirect damage. Direct damage is obvious and occurs to the ...

Assessments play an essential role in preventive maintenance plans. You can take your assessments to the next level ...

With more and more Toronto condo towers reaching over 40 storeys, condo boards need to understand the challenges ...

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Your condo board is constantly receiving maintenance and repair requests from condo owners. If you need help prioritizing ...

Effective management of shared amenities can often focus too much on cleaning and maintenance. Here we look at ...

Condo boards ensure all residents and board members comply with the Condo Act and the condo’s governing documents. ...

According to the Ontario Condo Act, condo corporations “shall cover the replacement cost of the property damaged by ...

As a condo board member, you are responsible for ensuring all owners are treated equally and fairly while ...

Here we offer tips to help your condo board create an effective condo budget by focusing on 1) ...

When your condo board receives your corporation’s financial statements, it helps to understand what reports provide the best ...

Condo renovations can become nightmares when condo boards fail to manage the project effectively. However, your board can ...

Every year technology introduces new ways to improve business operations. These improvements don’t always have to be industry ...

When your condo board requires immediate funds to cover an unexpected expense, you have two choices: 1) A ...

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) of Ontario’s new oversight regime shortens the repair time to fix ...

The condominium corporation insurance market is experiencing a watershed moment as more insurers remove condo insurance from their ...

Managing a new-build condo is a significant responsibility. However, hiring a licensed condo property management company ensures your ...

Your condo corporation’s policies ensure your board meets your obligations. However, because the Condo Act does not refer ...

Proper condo management ensures both the physical and financial health of the condo corporation is protected. Here we ...

Crime in condo towers tends to occur in common areas, including garages, elevators, hallways, and stairwells. These areas ...

A condo communication strategy creates trust between the board, residents, and property management. It ensures transparency for all ...

Condo management calls for smart budgeting to maintain strong financial health. Here we look at five condo management ...

The monthly common element fees (CEF) your condo board collects come with an obligation to your unit owners. ...

Preventative maintenance plans and ongoing repairs help keep your roof in good condition. However, there will come a ...

Boards of directors in condo corporations face two potential challenges when it comes to sexual harassment in condos: ...

Monthly maintenance fees can indirectly effect condo property values. High fees can often discourage buyers, which decreases demand ...

If you condo board was overwhelmed with the challenges of the pandemic in 2020, you might have missed ...

Preventative maintenance plans allow your condo board to shift from short-term repairs to long-term improvements. While you still ...

Resilient buildings hold up to major damage caused by catastrophic weather conditions. With climate change wreaking havoc on ...

Noise is very subjective. What is barely audible to one person, can be barely tolerable to another. As ...

Condo boards face ongoing challenges as volunteers. No doubt you are fully committed to your role and responsibilities. ...

Did you know that condo management companies cannot provide services in Ontario without the proper license from the ...

A good reserve fund study is one of the best financial predictive tools at your disposal. However, if ...

Suite or sub-metering provides residents with their own electricity measurement. As a result, they pay only for the ...

In Toronto cycling is one of the fastest-growing modes of transportation. In fact in the downtown core 15 ...

Condo lobby makeovers are likely to cause some ripples, if not out and out tidal waves when not ...

Often condo boards oversee a team employed by the condo corporation. However, when the entire board is involved ...

While condo balconies provide additional space to residents, they can also pose additional headaches for condo boards. Because ...

How you interact with your property management company impacts your relationship. Here we offer tips on how to ...

HR mistakes can contribute to staff turnover and disrupt day to day property operations. Here we look at ...

Your condo envelope offers long-term exterior protection contributing to heat retention and energy efficiency. When it comes time ...

Having noise issues in your condo? Suspended ceilings in residential buildings help absorb sounds and reduce vibrations. Unfortunately, ...

Water leaks originating from an owner’s unit can be catastrophic. Leaks can affect multiple units, as well as ...

Raising your condo maintenance fees is one of the toughest calls your condo board makes. If you are ...

Data-based decisions use factual input to improve both condo efficiencies and the community. Here’s how your board can ...

Your condo parking garage has structural and water management components requiring maintenance. Understanding the most common components makes ...

When planning a common area makeover in your condo, condo boards should focus not on interior design details, ...

Although condo crime  - as in apartment break-ins  - is 60% less common than townhouse complexes, condo common ...

Creating a water conservation plan can help reduce costs. However, it takes a village to contribute to effective ...

The psychological health of your board members and property management team plays an important role in your effectiveness. ...

The 15-minute city is an organizing principle for urban development. City neighbourhoods become self-sustaining using the principles. As ...

If your condo board is like many, you created a hybrid work environment during the pandemic. However, the ...

Today’s diverse communities require hypersensitivity for proper etiquette. In fact, a lack of etiquette or poor etiquette in ...

Weather-related catastrophes have property managers in Ontario on edge. Climate change continues to increase the risk of flooding, ...

The pandemic forced condo management teams into hybrid or remote work environments. As a result many struggle with ...

Condo boards can look to changing condo trends to help maintain efficient, cost-effective industry best practices. Here we ...

We all learned some tough lessons in 2021, many driven by the pandemic. The end of each year ...

Outsourcing administrative work provides a direct route to improved efficiencies for your condo board. When you outsource your ...

Time for holiday decorations in your condo? In a country rich with different cultures and traditions, show awareness, ...

Nothing makes condo owners happier than seeing their hard-earned dollars at work. When you ensure your winter maintenance ...

The financial and physical health of your condo depends on your board’s management. One of the basic management ...

Check out our latest feature in the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) Condominium Manager magazine - ...

Florida’s Champlain Towers’ south condo collapse is a scenario all condo boards dread. Yet, lost life due to ...

Inefficiencies in water irrigation systems in condos can lead to costly water waste. Therefore your board needs to ...

As of January 1, 2021 condo developers must provide the new Condo Guide to purchasers of residential new ...

The efforts to maintain effective communication between condo boards and owners can take up a lot of time. ...

With the arrival of the pandemic, condo protocols focused on cleaning surfaces. This overlooked a far more dangerous ...

COVID impact on condos has been felt throughout the GTA and beyond. Many condo boards could find the ...

In our blog How to Be Prepared for the Post COVID Workplace, we explained how to create the ...

As more buildings in the GTA age, the risk for major issues such as water damage rises. Here ...

While the entire city of Toronto lets out a collective sigh of relief as restrictions ease, your condo ...

Wondering what your condo workforce will look like post COVID? Here we offer tips for creating a hybrid ...

Deep energy retrofits can save your condo as much as 60% or more on energy costs. Here’s an ...

Reserve Fund Studies provide important guidance for your board’s financing and maintenance plans. As such, you want to ...

If your condo’s parking garage is over 20-years old, you should develop a five-year schedule for condition assessments. ...

A trend toward urban agriculture and condo gardens is opening up new concepts for condo designers. It’s also ...

Energy-efficiency retrofits are meant to upgrade your property’s energy-consuming systems. In order to meet the needs of varying ...

The Value for Money Audit was conducted by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. The survey was ...

Smoking complaints - they happen in every condo. The question of smoking in condos continues to fuel the ...

Fire safety in condos is key. Which means condo boards should know the minimum requirements for fire safety ...

You would think regular reserve fund studies help condo boards avoid underfunding their reserve funds. However, many boards ...

Reserve fund studies provide a great opportunity to find upgrade projects for your condo corporation that also reduce ...

According to the Toronto Real Estate Board, 2020 third quarter condo resales increased by 10.5 percent in the ...

Reserve fund study considers the life span of each component in a condo development. This helps condo boards ...

Your condo status certificate is reviewed by the lawyers of potential buyers. A healthy certificate encourages people to ...

A condo concierge service provider has a difficult job. While most serve as a monitor for the comings ...

Condo owner disputes happen. And it can happen in any condo. Though when not properly handled, they can ...

Most condo boards followed the ongoing struggle between “ghost hotels” operating through services such as Airbnb and housing ...

As pet owners, we love our pets. As a result, introducing new pet bylaws to pet owners can ...

Check out our latest feature in the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) Condominium Manager magazine, where ...

The moment your condo board encounters an owner dispute - you want a resolution pronto. Conflict and disagreements ...

Great news for condo communities in the GTA. The new CAO disputes policy has made it easier to ...

Nothing makes condo owners happier than seeing their hard-earned dollars at work. When you ensure your condo winter ...

Condo corporations are under the gun as complaints of broken elevators rise. However, a shortage of trained elevator ...

The way COVID-19 affected Toronto property managers showed us all how important responsive management is in the industry. ...

Is your condo green? Want to jump on the bandwagon of green living? Many condo boards are pressured ...

The holidays can present unexpected issues difficult for a condo board to resolve. However, with a little planning ...

And just like that, Halloween decor is out. Winter holiday decoration is in. But interestingly, many condo residents ...

Owner-requisitioned meetings are called by the owners of the condo corporation. They can catch your board unawares, as ...

Condo boards are often the unsung heroes of the condo community. They step up to bat to help ...

To help new residents settle into a new condo community, the board of directors can do something to ...

When condo boards become overtaxed, it makes it difficult to remain productive. As a result, many important tasks ...

Volunteering as a condo board member can be exhausting. The amount of work required tends to be more ...

As a condo board member, your job is tough. You need to represent your community while not letting ...

When condo boards strike the right notes in their communication it can really help build a happier, more ...

One in five Canadians over the age of 18 will face mental health issues or mental illness in ...

When Ontario introduced its Energy & Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) regulation it was a wakeup call to ...

Condo boards and property management companies in Toronto all want a better community for their residents, without infringing ...

Now that Ontario has entered Stage 3 reopening, it will be interesting to see how well we all ...

Communication is key when living in a condo community. Board members and residents must use effective communication. However, ...

Today community diversity is more relevant than ever. Organizations that encourage employee contribution create a cooperative and inclusive ...

Special assessments are a condo owner’s worst nightmare. The assessment presents an extra charge on top of monthly ...

One of the most important aspects of a condo board’s responsibilities is managing financials. This can be a ...

With self-isolation rules in place, your condo complex is working at full occupancy. That means residents might start ...

Condo maintenance became a lot more challenging with the arrival of COVID-19. The City of Toronto calls for ...

In April 2020, Ontario Regulation 107/20 was amended to accommodate changes during the Covid-19 pandemic. This affects condo ...

Understand why registering liens is critical to the health of your condo corporation The Common Expenses Fee (CEFs) ...

As a condo owner who's been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, you might be looking to reduce your ...

The Ontario Government has issued an order for the closure of all non-essential workplaces during the COVID-19 crisis. ...

The current situation and the social distancing rules makes it difficult for condominium boards and corporations to remain ...

As the coronavirus crisis continues, your condo corporation could come toe to toe with owners who feel that ...

As Ontario remains in almost full shutdown mode, condo management services have been deemed an essential service by ...

As the City of Toronto extends its self-isolation initiatives, people living and working in condo communities are facing ...

Although the coronavirus seems to be spreading at a slower pace in Canada, it is important to remember ...

When the infamous video of a young woman throwing a chair off an Airbnb balcony emerged last year, ...

Condo board elections take a lot of thought and consideration to ensure the board of directors is productive ...

With the initial news that the deadly coronavirus was spreading in China, many Toronto residents couldn’t help but ...

Conflict between a Condo Board of Directors and residents is more common than you'd think. With so many ...

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