Condo Q&A
How to negotiate landscaping contracts
What should condominium corporations look for in landscaping contracts? Experience suggests the most successful relationships between condominium corporations and landscape contractors always involve two things:
Five things new condo directors need to know now
What do new condo directors need to know right away? Congratulations on getting elected to the condo board! Now the fun begins. For first-time directors,
A certification for condominium management firms
What does it mean to be an ACMO 2000-certified condominium management company?
An overview of pre-winter roof inspections
Just like other parts of the building, the roof requires ongoing maintenance and preventative repairs. Studies have shown that a roof that has not been
Housing affordability driving GTA condo market
What does the rise of detached home prices mean for the condo market? An expert explains how this trend is heating up competition in the high-rise segment.
A roadmap for parking garage maintenance
Why doesn't parking garage maintenance occur as often as it should? These types of painting projects can be daunting — but they don’t have to be.
Five condo landscaping tips for limited spaces
Properties landlocked in the downtown core may have limited green space to work with. An expert offers condo landscaping tips for making the most of it.
A checklist for hiring a property manager
Hiring a property manager to run a community's day-to-day operations is a critical decision. Here's a checklist of considerations condo boards should make.
Evaluating carpet-cleaning equipment
With scores of manufacturers, machines and models, selecting carpet-cleaning equipment can be confusing. Debby Davis decodes key factors to consider.
Electrical safety tips for swimming pools
What are electrical safety tips for swimming pools, and how can problems be detected and avoided? Mark Marmer of Signature Electric explains.
Internal financial controls for condos
What internal financial controls should a condo corporation have in place? Judy Sue and William Stratas explain.
Defining material changes in new condos
What constitutes material changes in new condos that would require disclosure from the developer? Eric Laxton of Chappell Partners LLP explains.
Implementing condo operational controls
What condo operational controls should a corporation have in place? Judy Sue and William Stratas of Eagle Audit Advantage explain.
Managing condo rule enforcement
How should a manager approach condo rule enforcement? Robert Weinberg of Percel Inc. offers his expert opinion.
Avoiding spikes in condo expenses
How can boards avoid spikes in planned condo expenses set out in reserve fund studies? Eric Plant of Brilliant Property Management explains.
Leveraging online marketing tools to sell condos
How can developers and real estate agents leverage online marketing tools to drive sales? Adam Artman of UrbanForm offers his expert advice.
Covering gaps in a condo corporation’s insurance
Where does a condo corporation's insurance policy end and a resident's policy begin? Ryan Michel of Allstate Canada explains.
