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Condo Records Requests in Ontario: How Your Board Must Respond in 30 Days, and When You Can Refuse

A condo records request in Ontario gives your board 30 days, and those 30 days are to answer, ...
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Condo AGM Requirements in Ontario: Notice Periods, Quorum, Proxies, and What Management Handles

Your condo corporation has to hold its annual general meeting within 6 months of the end of its ...
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What the Condominium Authority Tribunal Covers Now, and How Boards Should Respond

The Condominium Authority Tribunal is Ontario's online forum for a defined list of condo disputes, and it makes ...
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Switching Property Management Companies in Ontario: Notice, Records, and Timeline

Your board has voted, so switching property management companies is now a logistics problem rather than a decision. ...
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Why Reserve Fund Studies Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Most condo board members understand the importance of a reserve fund study. After all, it's one of the ...
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The Hidden Costs of Deferred Maintenance

Few condo boards intentionally decide to neglect their buildings. In most cases, deferred maintenance begins with good intentions. ...
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Why Condo Owners Get Frustrated With Their Board

Most condo board members volunteer their time because they care about their community. They attend meetings, review budgets, ...
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Special Assessment vs. Condo Fee Increases: Which Is Better for Your Condo Corporation?

Few decisions create more anxiety for condo boards than figuring out how to pay for major expenses. The ...
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Understand Your Condo Budget: A Guide for Board Members (No Accounting Background Required)

Serving on a condo board comes with a surprising responsibility that many volunteers don't expect: You become responsible ...
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Condo Management Communication Problems: Why So Many Boards Feel Left in the Dark

Condo management communication problems are becoming one of the biggest frustrations for condo boards across Ontario. Most board ...