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COVID-19’s impact on rental housing affordability
CMHC's Mathieu Laberge shares his perspective on housing affordability in Canada since COVID and what can be done to weather these challenging times.
How to secure the best insurance rates
Property insurance costs are steeper than ever, driven by significant losses for water damage, fire, and natural disasters, combined with inflationary pressure increasing the costs of claims.
Must-have amenities for young professionals
Lee Galka Director of Business Development at Accora Village, shares seven ways to ensure your rental community stands out with the right amenities Gen Z'ers want.
Swimming pool safety and liability
In the hot, hazy days of summer, swimming pools are a great source of fun and relaxation, but they also bring a host of risks and responsibilities or property owners.
Fall HVAC maintenance for small building owners
Some pre-winter HVAC maintenance will help ensure your building’s system operates efficiently and effectively for the long term.
In the event of a tornado
Important steps and precautions for residential property managers in the build-up and aftermath of a tornado.
Attracting talent in a competitive job market
Two leading property managers share their tips for recruiting, hiring, and retaining talented employees in a tough post-COVID job market.
Leveraging your parking during lease-up
Jeremy Zuker, co-founder of WhereiPark, offers effective ways to make use of your empty parking stalls during the lease-up period and beyond.
5 ways to mitigate losses from water damage
While climate change has increased the prevalence of weather-related floods, water damage due to plumbing and appliance failures happen daily—and sadly, they are often preventable.
How to prevent mosquito and wasp infestations
Alice Sinia, quality assurance manager for Orkin Canada, shares timely tips for keeping outdoor amenity spaces free of mosquito and wasp infestations.
Shining a light on the benefits of solar
Danial Hadizadeh, CEO at Mitrex, offers insight into the latest solar energy products and their long-term sustainable benefits.
Updating your property management toolkit
Chad Guziewicz, Co-founder of Rentify, shares four property management practices that can be easily improved using new technologies.
State of emergency allows for planning decisions
Ontario has taken legislative steps to ensure that municipal councils do not need to worry about decision timelines under the Planning Act during the COVID-19-related state of emergency.
COVID-19 and your insurance policy
Michael Fried, President of Aftermath Consulting Group, LLC., addresses uncertainties related to insurance coverage and best practices for protecting assets, employees and residents.
Beware the risks of cleaning chemical mishaps
Some basic chemistry lessons should be reiterated: mixing bleach with ammonia-containing or acid-containing products will produce a toxic reaction.
Beware the risks of cleaning chemical mishaps
Some basic chemistry lessons should be reiterated: any mixture of bleach with ammonia-containing or acid-containing products will produce a toxic reaction.
Smart, life-saving fire safety solutions
Tips and best practices from Michael Hugh, Field Sales Engineer at Johnson Controls