Property Management

Waste Management Practices

Responsible Waste Management Practices Every Condo Board Needs Right Now

Despite overall residential waste production declining in Ontario, the province produced 3.8 million tonnes in 2020. As a result, now is the time for your condo board to adopt waste-diverting strategies and responsible waste management practices. Here’s how. Waste Management Bylaw Updates Reviewing and updating your waste management bylaws/policies can help reduce your condo’s waste,…
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How the Aggressive Government Housing Plan Impacts Property Management

How the Aggressive Government Housing Plan Impacts Property Management

The competition to find an effective property manager in Toronto is teetering on a crisis as government housing targets loom. Here we look at possible property manager availability challenges the aggressive government housing plan presents, with condo board tips to help you avoid them. The Current Scenario According to the Association of Condo Managers in…
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The One Critical Skill Setting Outstanding Property Managers from the Rest

The One Critical Skill Setting Outstanding Property Managers from the Rest

Although condo property management is a licenced profession, many condo boards seek property managers with supporting MBAs. While you need to run your condo corporation like a business, the one critical skill that makes more sense in property management focuses on a different area of expertise: Engineering. Here’s why property managers with an engineering background…
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Condo Window Replacement

Spotlight On Condo Window Replacement With Useful Tips For Success

The windows of your condo property impact the building’s aesthetics, energy efficiency, and water/air tightness. When your condo board embarks on a window replacement project, addressing these factors is critical. Here, we spotlight condo window replacements with tips for success.  Timing for Condo Window Replacement A general rule of thumb is that windows require replacement…
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Condo Management

What are the Core Responsibilities Involved in Managing A Condo Corporation vs. Administration?

The title “Condo Manager” can be misleading. While one condo corporation might hire a Condo Manager to oversee administrative duties, another might hire them to carry out duties that require a license. The Condominium Management Services Act defines the core responsibilities of a licensed Condo Manager. Here we compare the core responsibilities of a licensed…
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condo corporation

Finding the Best Property Management Company for Your Condo Corporation from Day 1

Managing a new-build condo is a significant responsibility. However, hiring a licensed condo property management company ensures your team succeeds from day one. Here’s our tips to help find the best property management company for your condo corporation. Make Sure a Condo Board is Involved The condo developer creates and controls the first board of…
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condo maintenance in the winter

The most cost-effective upgrades to make your condo building more resilient this winter

Resilient buildings hold up to major damage caused by catastrophic weather conditions. With climate change wreaking havoc on Toronto properties, your winter maintenance strategy should focus on ways to improve your building envelope to reduce risks for weather related issues. Here we look at the most cost-effective upgrades your board should consider this winter. Window…
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outsource administrative management function

The Top Wins For Condo Boards That Outsource Administrative Management Function

Outsourcing administrative work provides a direct route to improved efficiencies for your condo board. When you outsource your administrative management function you quickly fill in the skills gaps. As a result, you improve day-to-day operations, reduce stress, and enjoy cost-saving wins for your condo corporation. Improving Efficiencies as a Result of Outsourcing Administrative Management Often…
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winter maintenance in condos

How to Keep Condo Owners Happy with Stellar Winter Maintenance

Nothing makes condo owners happier than seeing their hard-earned dollars at work. When you ensure your winter maintenance is well-managed, residents feel their property is being cared for and their common element fees are being used wisely. Here’s how to keep residents smiling even when the bitter cold of winter is upon us. Secure Trusted…
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5 Important Things Florida’s Surfside Condo Collapse Has Taught Boards

Florida’s Champlain Towers’ south condo collapse is a scenario all condo boards dread. Yet, lost life due to poor property management is completely avoidable. Here we look at five important things the surfside collapse has taught condo boards. The Danger of Deferrals According to sources, an engineering report noted “major structural damage” in 2018. The…
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