Condo Q&A

Election of condo board directors

How can a unit owner get elected to a condo board? Condominium consultant Robert Buckler and lawyer Karen Kisiel weigh-in.

Preparing for a mediation hearing

Where a unit owner has a dispute with the condominium’s board of directors, the matter may be taken to mediation. How should the unit owner prepare for the hearing? Jeanette Bicknell, a mediator with the Sadowski Resolutions Group, provides her expertise.

Unequal condo maintenance fees

A condo unit owner discovers he/she is paying greater monthly maintenance fees than their neighbour even though their unit is smaller. What can the unit owner do? John Deacon, a senior partner in the law firm of Deacon Spears Fedson & Montizambert, offers his legal advice.

Recipe for retaining skilled staff

How can a property manager reduce staff turnover? Muskoka Condo Services' president, Debbie Dale, provides her expert opinion.

Condo lobby face-lift

What can be done to update a condo lobby? Wiklém Design's creative director and founding partner, Anita Wiklém, provides her design expertise.

Condo board membership

What is involved in serving on a condo board? Condominium consultant Robert Buckler and lawyer Karen Kisiel provide insight.

Seasonal heat-cool changeover

Why do many highrise condominiums overheat in spring? Halsall Associates' executive vice-president, Sally Thompson, provides insight.

The imposition of mandatory mediation

Why does the Condominium Act say disputes must be mediated? Jeanette Bicknell, a mediator with the Sadowski Resolutions Group, weighs in.

Strong AGM turnout starts with advance notice

How can a communication strategy help a condo board reach quorum and improve attendance at its annual general meeting? WOWnetwork's sales and marketing coordinator, Kim Mancina, explains.

Condo renos pose hurdles

Does a unit owner need to get permission from the condominium board to renovate his/her unit? Armand Conant, a partner in the law firm of Shibley Righton LLP, provides his legal expertise.
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Incentive rebates for retrofits

What incentive rebates are available for common area retrofit projects? Provident Energy Management's Jennifer Young weighs in.