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performance audit

Is your rental portfolio audit-ready?

Strong financial processes can make audit reporting more efficient, reduce surprises, and give owners better visibility into the financial health of their properties.
fire safety

Your fire safety plan is approved

A fire safety plan isn’t meant to be a binder that only comes out during inspections; it contains vital information the right team members should known.
yard care

Summer yard work starts with safety

With summer in full swing, OPEI is reminding property owners to put safety first when using mowers, trimmers, and other outdoor power equipment.
intelligent video

Intelligent video’s evolving role in rental housing

Modern camera systems with intelligent video are becoming active contributors to decision‑making in high‑impact environments.
insurance

Best practices to lower your insurance risk

Competition for favourable policies will remain intense in 2026, but well‑maintained buildings and carefully managed risk exposures will give owners a clear edge.
holidays

Thoughtful solutions to seasonal stressors

For multi-residential apartment owners, the holidays present unique challenges that require thoughtful solutions to maintain safety, courtesy, and seamless operations.
default

Protecting against defaults and damages

For landlords in Canada, effective risk management strategies to protect against defaults and property damage are critical.
basement flooding

Preparing your property for hurricane season

As hurricane season reaches its peak in September, landlords are advised to take proactive steps to protect their properties and tenants.
noise complaint

Smart solutions for sound problems

Noise complaints are a common issue in apartment buildings, requiring landlords and property managers to allocate time and resources to address them.
risk

Navigating Bill 10

Robins Appleby LLP shares legal insights to help landlords navigate Bill 10, the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025,
insurance

Top 5 coverage gaps and how to solve them

Drew Fenton of Hub International shares the five most common gaps in insurance coverage property owners should be aware of.
cyber security threats

Cybersecurity in property management

As malware and phishing scams become more sophisticated, being prepared for a data breach is in every organization's best interest.
reputation

Reputation management tips for PMs

Nicole Harris of Solv Communications shares tips and strategies to help property managers elevate or maintain their brand’s reputation.
lawn care

Maintaining a healthy lawn through fall

Wanda Wolf of Landcare shares some healthy strategies for maintaining a beautifully landscaped lawn without the overuse of water and chemicals.
water from leaky tap

Stop leaks and over-consumption

Errol Small and Trisha Glazer from WatrTekPro Inc. share expert tips and insights to help property managers improve water efficiencies.
mortgage delinquency

COVID-19’s impact on 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.
insurance

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.