Condo Q&A
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.
Understanding undue hardship in condos
What constitutes undue hardship for a condo corporation assessing a request for accommodation? Lawyer Deborah Howden explains.
Forecasting condo design trends for 2014
What are the top condo design trends for the coming year? Anita Wiklém of Wiklém Design Inc. offers this expert advice.
Duty to accommodate versus condo rules
What is a condominium corporation's duty to accommodate a resident? Deborah Howden of Shibley Righton LLP’s Condominium Law Group explains.
Limiting water damage during emergencies
How can a property manager minimize water damage during a leak while waiting for a technician? Derek Kernick of Brady & Seidner Associates explains.
Winter matting doesn’t need to be an eyesore
How can winter matting be designed to serve its function with style? Anita Wiklém, creative director at Wiklém Design Inc., offers her expert opinion.
When courts appoint administrators to condos
Why would a court-appointed administrator be assigned to a condo corporation? Experts Robert Buckler and Karen Kisiel explain.
Responding to requests for condo records
When are condo boards required to release documents to owners? Josh Milgrom, an associate with Heenan Blaikie LLP's condominium group, explains.
Mediation versus arbitration
What's the difference between mediation and arbitration? Jeanette Bicknell, a mediator with the Sadowski Resolutions Group, explains.
Calling on technology in emergencies
How can technology facilitate efficient emergency communications in a condo? Nicholas Gill, managing partner of BuildingLink.com, weighs in.
The right lights for parking garages
What is the most energy-efficient lighting for a condominium parking garage? Provident Energy Management's Jennifer Young weighs in.
Communication key to keeping condo fees low
What information do condo boards sometimes forget to communicate regularly to residents? WOWnetwork's Kim Mancina weighs in.
Maintenance plays a part in disaster prevention
Why did some Toronto condos weather the severe thunderstorm on July 8 better than others? Lucian Oboroceanu of FirstService Residential weighs in.
Claiming common element finish deficiencies
How do condominium corporations get warranty coverage for common element finish deficiencies caused by the builder’s trades? Halsall Associates' executive vice-president, Sally Thompson, provides insight.
