Management
Tips for effective monthly reporting
The management of a condominium corporation is a shared assignment between the property manager and the board. While some boards may be more active than
The duty to accommodate disabled residents
Lessons from a Human Rights Tribunal decision focusing on a residential property's obligations to disabled residents.
TSSA gives residents fuel safety tips
The province’s fuels-safety regulator is advising residents and property managers of important fuel-related safety tips as they work to recover from devasting flooding.
Ontario Fire Code to add steeper fine bracket
More stringent fines and an extended period for prosecutions are slated to come into force 30 days after the Ontario legislature adopts the Budget Measures Act.
The implications of false fire alarms in condos
For condo managers, a false fire alarm results in new issues. What happens when a fire alarm goes off at a condominium when no smoke or fire is present?
Toronto’s tech-boom attracting Millennials, creating condo trends
Toronto’s “tech boom” will fuel the city’s condo market in 2019 (and beyond). This is according to a Condo Chick report which cites the city’s
Manitoba sticks to optional new home warranty
After first postponing the date the legacy legislation from its predecessor would come into force, the provincial government now plans to repeal the New Home Warranty Act.
Communication planning for condo notice boards
Whether messages are intended for elevator screens or elsewhere, careful communication planning is key in a condo community.
What about protections for managers and directors?
It’s not easy being a condo director or manager, as they are on the “front lines,” dealing with difficult owners and occupants.
How to handle an influx of packages
As the volume of online purchases grows, the need for an effective parcel delivery system is vital, especially for online shoppers living in condos.
Safety compliance for condo corporations
As employers, condo corporations can be prosecuted under the ‘general duty’ clause, even when complying with OHSA safety compliance regulations.
Clothing donation bins may pose liability risk
Commercial property owners who host clothing donation bins could run afoul of their province's Occupiers Liability Act or Occupational Health and Safety Act should an incident occur.
New security solutions target condo communities
Specialized analytics and network audio are addressing lax condominium security by combining video surveillance, communication and entry control.
Five tips for keeping pests off condo properties
Taking proactive steps can help keep unwanted pests out of condo buildings, saving the time and money involved in treating infestations.
A closer look at anti-SLAPP legislation
One recent case shed light on how these newly available SLAPP provisions may apply in the condo context.
Flood recovery in four steps
There are four basic steps that those responsible for a property need to take to help manage disasters such as floods.
What’s on the condo board meeting agenda?
A critical tool for keeping a condo board meeting productive and on track is the often-underestimated meeting agenda.
