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Pushing for a workplace culture shift
Condo managers are familiar with hostile work environments, but cases of harassment and intimidation, and even violence, have reportedly increased due to a confluence of factors.
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Legislation escalating condo manager workloads
There are many problems with having property managers act as a condo’s legal representative in a CAT application.
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CMRAO: The first five years (and beyond)
It’s been five years since the CMRAO debuted in Ontario’s multi-residential scene. Since then, it has since reached significant milestones.
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Data on transitional general licences released
The CMRAO recently published data on the status of transitional general licences as this year's condo manager licence renewal cycle came to an end.
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Fair condo elections at stake as Ontario consults on e-voting regs
In this new frontier of e-voting lies a confluence of ethical factors that should be considered ahead of permanent changes to the Condo Act.
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Potential cost of CMRAO’s discipline process
In a recent case, two condominium corporations complained to the CMRAO about a manager’s failure to turn over records following termination of the management contract.
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Ethics, etiquette and excellence in management
Anyone entering the condo management field needs to be willing to work on their interpersonal skills, which outweigh academic credibility.
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CMRAO raises the bar for condo management licensing
In November 2017, Ontario introduced mandatory licensing requirements for all current and prospective condominium managers through the new Condominium Management Services Act, 2015 (CMSA). Fast-forward to now, the CMRAO is taking the province’s licensing training and education to the next level.
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Condo manager faces fraud charges
A new case emphasizes how seriously the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario deals with complaints against its licensees and the action that follows.
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Ontario extends educational deadline for transitional general licensees
Ontario is extending the time that all transitional general licensees have to complete the education and exam requirements to apply for a general licence.
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Humber College to deliver CMRAO education program
Humber College will help develop and deliver the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario's new education program for condominium managers.
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Auditor General flags several condo sector oversights
Ontario's Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk revealed major concerns in her first audit of the condo sector and its two authorities.
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New education program for condo managers
Over the past year, the CMRAO has developed a roadmap and course curriculum that incorporates the identified competencies within the educational requirements.
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CMRAO releases reopening guide for managers
As most condo managers prepare to resume their normal operations, many need guidance on three top areas, according to a survey the CMRAO conducted in May.
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CMRAO extends licence renewal period
CMRAO is extending the application and payment of licence renewals for the 2020 to 2021 licensing year in an effort to ease pressure from the pandemic.
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CMRAO licenses managers to protect condo owners and residents
Individuals and businesses need a licence to provide condo management services in Ontario. The Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO) is the licensing authority that regulates Ontario’s rapidly growing condominium market.