Governance
Enforcing the governing documents
How can a property manager or board member understand what steps to take when enforcing the governing documents?
Legal implications of AI in condo management
AI in condominium property management can have several legal implications, depending on how it is implemented and used. Here are some important legal considerations:
Actuaries garner new insight into condo finances
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ latest insight statement on the longevity of condo infrastructure explores several risks.
On trust and transparency in condos
As the cornerstone of condominium living, trust is, oddly, seldom spoken about amongst owners and residents.
Who will manage all the future condos in Ontario?
Ontario's condo management industry is calling for change as the province plans to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years, including a large number of new condos.
Putting HVAC maintenance in the spotlight
What HVAC contractors do, or don’t do, during maintenance has a significant impact on the repairs, service calls and utilities consumed by mechanical equipment.
Tornado research uncovers risks for homeowners
Canada’s tornado risk is more widespread than once thought, according to a growing body of research that, for the first time, tracks the occurrence and aftermath facing property owners across the country.
Auditors and annual general meetings
As we emerge from the pandemic, some boards of directors are considering a return to in-person annual general meetings.
Updating your condo’s emergency response plan
As spring temperatures arrive and snow and ice finally recede, condominium managers often face property maintenance issues that arise or were neglected during the winter
Preventing title and mortgage fraud
How do condo owners protect themselves and their biggest investment from being victims of title fraud or mortgage fraud?
Rental demand spotlights tenant relationships
As condos supply the surging demand for rental housing many corporations may be experiencing a rise in tenant-occupied units.
Legislation escalating condo manager workloads
There are many problems with having property managers act as a condo’s legal representative in a CAT application.
When owners open a home-based business
From ensuite take-out resto to teaching downward facing dog in the common areas, here’s the lowdown on this trendier work-from-home shift, with some legal and insurance tips.
How technology can revolutionize the governance of shared-ownership properties
What if there was an easy way to improve participation in governance to achieve a higher standard, particularly on questions of significant importance?
Rethinking staffing models amid a labour shortage
How new staffing solutions could improve a property manager’s working conditions and ease the labour shortage.
Maintaining healthy contractor relationships
Construction and project planning, now more so than ever, must assign realistic expectations of scheduling and staging to meet contractor and material availability.
Have you implemented your harassment rules and policies?
Unfortunately, over the last couple of years, we have seen an increasing trend of unacceptable behaviour within condo communities, directed at property managers, directors, other owners/residents and even contractors.