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Five ways Bill 106 will facilitate e-governance
Bill 106 is written with modern realities in mind — at a time when software is eating the world. The condo industry is about to experience the same.
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Why good minute-taking matters in condos
Minute-taking can be daunting, but keeping an unbiased record of decisions can go a long way toward bolstering the confidence residents have in their board.
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Tarion review consultations kick off in Toronto
As Tarion review consultations kicked off, Justice Douglas Cunningham said he has assured those who have expressed concerns he has “no marching orders."
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How to start an energy-saving campaign
A property manager walks through how condo boards can combat rising utility bills by starting an energy-saving campaign.
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Advertise your annual general meeting
It’s possible to run an annual general meeting in which an informed constituency of condo residents comes forth to participate. Here's how.
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A checklist for setting condo budget priorities
The condo budget may not be sexy, but it's very important as the corporation's financial plan. A senior property manager offers tips for setting priorities.
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Accommodating accessibility requests in condos
A condominium litigator outlines general guidelines for accommodating accessibility requests in condos.
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Does the Charter of Rights apply in condos?
A recent B.C. case, dealing with the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in a condominium, highlights a common misunderstanding.
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Demystifying condominium reserve fund studies
Reserve fund studies can be a sensitive topic for property managers, unit owners or board members. An expert shares common problems and possible solutions.
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When it’s okay to play pet detective in condos
The instances of condo residents improperly using “medical reasons” to escape the enforcement of pet restrictions found in condo declarations or rules is on the rise.
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Five winter safety tips for condo managers
December has been seasonably mild, so winter safety tips may not be top of mind for condo managers. But now is a good time to prepare for coming weather.
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When visitor parking is a scarce resource
Many condos offer visitor parking as an amenity, but managing it can become a major headache for the board and management.
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Bill 106 passes third reading at Queen’s Park
Today the Ontario legislature passed Bill 106, the Protecting Condominium Owners Act, in its third and final reading.
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The cases for and against professional directors
A panel debated the merits of hiring professional directors to run condo corporations at the ACMO/CCI-T Condo Conference last week.
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Inside the public hearings on Bill 106
Emotional pleas and sharp criticisms occasionally pierced through positive feedback and suggested amendments at public hearings on Ontario’s proposed Bill 106.
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Toronto to consider a test run of ‘condo clinics’
Coun. Shelley Carroll, the local representative for Ward 33 Don Valley East in Toronto, is proposing that the city do a test run of 'Condo Clinics.'
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Condo Act reform bill clears second reading
The Ontario government unanimously passed the Protecting Condominium Owners Act yesterday in its second of three readings, with the qualified support of the opposition parties.
