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Damage That Will Make Your Condo Board Wish They Inspected More Often – Part II
In this two-part series we look at critical exterior condo inspections that help avoid costly damage and replacements. In Part I we focused on energy inefficiency and water damage. Here we look at inspections that reveal issues that can interfere with a resident’s enjoyment of the property, as well as curb appeal, condo value, and…
Read MoreTop Tips to Onboard New Condo Board Members for Success
New condo board members often face an uphill battle learning the ropes and understanding their directive. As volunteers they bring varying skills to the board, which makes getting them up to speed a challenge. To help in the onboarding process, here we share our top tips for new condo board members’ success. Develop an Onboarding…
Read MoreInflation: How to Prepare for 2025 Reserve Fund Study Sticker Shock
Construction inflation is putting pressure on condo boards to find strategies to make up for significant cost increases in refund studies. Inflation could mean making some hard decisions, including introducing common element fee increases or special assessments, putting further financial strain on condo owners. Here we offer tips to help your condo board prepare for…
Read MoreI Quit! How to Gain Control of Condo Board Member Churn
Ongoing board member resignations can cause operational disruptions, interfering with your board’s efficiency and effectiveness. However, you can use the following strategies to help avoid resignations and gain control of condo board member churn. Focus on Resignation Prevention Resignation prevention focuses on simple strategies that help ensure board member satisfaction and success, including: Formalize your…
Read MoreDamage That Will Make Your Condo Board Wish They Inspected More Often – Part II
In this two-part series we look at critical exterior condo inspections that help avoid costly damage and replacements. In Part I we focused on energy inefficiency and water damage. Here we look at inspections that reveal issues that can interfere with a resident’s enjoyment of the property, as well as curb appeal, condo value, and…
Read MoreExterior Damage That Will Make Your Condo Board Wish They Inspected More Often – Part I
Discovering exterior and hidden damage in the early stages is a crucial step in effective preventative maintenance plans. In fact, once your board faces the costs of avoidable deeper damage, you’ll wish you had inspected more often. In this two-part series we look at the typical inspections you should perform at least annually to mitigate…
Read MoreThe Top Lessons Condo Boards Learned in 2023
Every year your condo community and its management learn from mistakes and triumphs that help inform your decisions in the new year. Here we look at the top lessons condo boards learned in 2023 to provide valuable insights that make your board wiser and stronger. Forensics Help Avoid Future Mistakes Forensics has become a popular…
Read MoreHow Condo Board Management of “Nuisance Alarms” Saves Money
Nuisance alarms are not just inconvenient. They can have long lasting repercussions that can lead not only to lost money, but also lost lives. Here’s how management of nuisance alarms can save money while helping to keep your community safe. The Impact of Nuisance Alarms False fire alarms or “nuisance alarms” in condominiums impact your…
Read MoreWhy Your Condo Board Must Include Residents In Fire Safety Plans
High-rise buildings in Ontario require fire safety plans under section 2.8 of the Ontario Fire Code. As a critical part of building safety, everyone who lives and works in the building must understand how the plan works and their role when a fire alarm goes off. Here we look at why your condo board must…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Condo Parking Scalable for Increasing EV Demand – Part 2
In Part 1 of our series, we reviewed the importance of understanding your capacity, establishing an advisory committee, and creating an EV policy. Here we look at government funding, responsibility for initiating the installation, and details related to charges and charging station ownership. Investigate ZEVIP Look into the possibility of covering costs through the Zero…
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