Condo Q&A
How electronic voting works in condos
Now that electronic voting is allowed in Ontario condos, how exactly does it work?
Can developers enter section 98 agreements?
The Condominium Act does not prohibit a developer from entering into a section 98 agreement with the condo while it still owns the units.
Can boards curb uses of exclusive parking spaces?
Can condo corporations enforce parking rules in spaces that are not owned by the unit owner, but of which they have exclusive use?
How to remediate previously hoarded units
What cleaning and repair work is required to remediate a previously hoarded unit? An extreme-cleaning expert answers.
Uncovering undetected leaks on condo properties
Water bills may not be getting the attention they deserve in condo corporations if the bills are simply paid without a look at where the charges come from.
How to maintain purchased winter mats
Purchased mats tend to be ideally suited to the moist winter conditions, but they need to be properly cleaned and cared for. Here's how.
Junior condo managers subject to supervision
What will supervision requirements under mandatory licensing mean for junior condo managers in Ontario?
Time-saving tips for better board meetings
How can boards run more efficient meetings? In the condominium world, meetings take place several times a year — often monthly, but sometimes more frequently
How to negotiate landscaping contracts
What should condominium corporations look for in landscaping contracts? Experience suggests the most successful relationships between condominium corporations and landscape contractors always involve two things:
Five things new condo directors need to know now
What do new condo directors need to know right away? Congratulations on getting elected to the condo board! Now the fun begins. For first-time directors,
A certification for condominium management firms
What does it mean to be an ACMO 2000-certified condominium management company?
An overview of pre-winter roof inspections
Just like other parts of the building, the roof requires ongoing maintenance and preventative repairs. Studies have shown that a roof that has not been
Housing affordability driving GTA condo market
What does the rise of detached home prices mean for the condo market? An expert explains how this trend is heating up competition in the high-rise segment.
A roadmap for parking garage maintenance
Why doesn't parking garage maintenance occur as often as it should? These types of painting projects can be daunting — but they don’t have to be.
Five condo landscaping tips for limited spaces
Properties landlocked in the downtown core may have limited green space to work with. An expert offers condo landscaping tips for making the most of it.
A checklist for hiring a property manager
Hiring a property manager to run a community's day-to-day operations is a critical decision. Here's a checklist of considerations condo boards should make.
Evaluating carpet-cleaning equipment
With scores of manufacturers, machines and models, selecting carpet-cleaning equipment can be confusing. Debby Davis decodes key factors to consider.