Erin Ruddy
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Simple solutions for resolving tenant conflicts
All landlords and property managers encounter tenant conflicts at some point. Here are some simple solutions to help mitigate those disputes before you end up in a courtroom.
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New apartment construction surges in Canada
Balliol Park, located on Davisville Road between Yonge Street and Mt Pleasant, is just one of Toronto’s new purpose-built apartment projects currently under construction.
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An interview with Cheryl Gray, Bentall Kennedy
Cheryl Gray, Senior Vice President, Residential, helps lead Bentall Kennedy’s energy reduction efforts as the company strives to become a global leader in responsible environmental practices.
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Pesticide blamed in Fort McMurray tragedy
After pesticide claims baby’s life and hospitalizes four kids, their Fort McMurray property manager reacts to worst nightmare
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The rise of the luxury rental
These days, more and more Canadians are seeking condo-quality accommodations without the hassle of ownership.
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Publisher’s CEO of the Year: Greg Romundt
Centurion’s Greg Romundt knows a thing or two about running a successful business operation. With a background in investment banking and a true passion for
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Conversions fuel multifamily trend
Station on Whyte, a residential complex in Edmonton, is an example of an emerging trend in real estate that sees full condo-to-apartment building conversions on the rise in 2014.
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GTA apartment market upbeat in first half
Marcus & Millichap released its bi-annual Apartment Market Report in mid-November, highlighting steady job growth and strong apartment demand in the Greater Toronto Area.
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The height of residential towers
Tall commercial towers are nothing new, but the last few years have seen an exceptional crop of super-slim residential buildings sprouting up in cities all over the world. From Manhattan to Mumbai, tall towers are as fashionable as they are effectual given advancements in engineering and the sophistication of modern building materials.
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Finding the right brokerage
When it comes to selling an apartment building, there are many factors property owners should consider before diving into the process. Among them, and probably the most important one on the list, is choosing the right brokerage to engage the right buyers.
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Tips for benchmarking your rental property
Owning and managing an investment property isn’t all about bricks and mortar and collecting rent cheques from tenants. Here are some tips for enhancing the resident experience via good benchmarking strategies.
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E-cigarette debate heats up in Canada
With the popularity of e-cigarettes on the rise in Canada, the question of whether property managers will consider these ‘smokeless’ alternatives to be part of their general smoking policy is still up for debate.
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Ontario’s rental buildings are certifying green
FRPO’s Certified Rental Building (CRB) Program is fast becoming the quality assurance marker of choice for renters throughout Ontario. Developed in 2008, it is the only multi-residential certification program of its kind in North America
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Affordable housing raises architectural bar
New residents of the West Don Lands affordable housing project are eager to begin their move into the neighbourhood that has undergone enormous transformation over the past four years. The 1.7-acre mixed-use development, constructed by Toronto Community Housing, will be welcoming its first tenants in August.
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Canadian apartment vacancies steady in 2014
Apartment vacancy rates for purpose-built apartments in Canada held steady in 2014 according to the CMHC Spring Market Report.
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4 tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
To keep building occupants and staff safe, here are four tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning that property managers need to know.
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Apartment rentals rise in slow housing market
Apartment rentals are going up in the U.S. amidst a slow housing market. But experts question whether the same trend is occurring in Canada.