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Kids in condos and noise complaints

The recent news report of a B.C. family moving to escape an ongoing fee issued by its strata council due to noise complaints has implications for Ontario.
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How to handle unit owners who act abusively

Sometimes, a unit owner crosses a line, acting abusively toward staff and others. A property manager shares tips for addressing inappropriate behaviour.

Shared facilities, shared headaches?

The agreement that sets out the parameters of the legal relationship between corporations governing shared facilities is often vague, fueling disputes.

Smoke-free movement makes inroads in condos

A recent court case shows that the movement to make Ontario smoke-free has made significant inroads in condos.

Province reveals proposed Condo Act reforms

Today stakeholders got a first glimpse of proposed legislation that would reform the Condo Act, as the legislation was introduced at Queen's Park.

Communication tips for condo communities

Owners often accuse boards of directors of being too secretive. Two property management professionals share their communication tips for condo communities.

Pavement maintenance for pothole season

Property managers face a wide variety of solutions to repair and replace failing asphalt. An expert walks through five pavement maintenance fixes.

Ontario case spotlights unapproved alterations

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision has shone a spotlight on a problem condominium corporations occasionally face: unapproved alterations.

Why radon testing should be on your radar

After smoking, radon exposure is the next leading cause of lung cancer. An expert walks through radon testing and mitigation strategies.

Trends in condo fitness facilities and programs

A new generation of health-obsessed condo dwellers is driving innovation in condo fitness facilities and programming. Here's how buildings can get in shape.

Barrie defers vote on condo garbage collection

Barrie City Council has passed its 2015 budget without funding for providing or rebating condo garbage collection, but could still start either this fall.

How building design influences condo security

Condominium security and the management of security services can be challenging if the three main bodies that govern the service (the condo board, property manager

The role of preparedness in insurance claims

Property managers can prevent damage and protect residents by closing information gaps before emergencies leading to insurance claims occur.

A guide to condo parking garage maintenance

Data suggests that a condominium corporation should expect to spend between $100 and $500 per parking stall per year in order to keep its parking

Barrie to debate garbage collection for condos

Barrie condo owners might soon get relief from “paying double” for garbage collection. City Council has agreed to cost into its 2015 budget either rebating

Ontario aims to move new Condo Act this spring

The Ontario government is aiming to introduce a modernized Condo Act this spring, Minister of Government and Consumer Services David Orazietti said Friday in a phone interview.

Budget prep for condo managers

Each year, every condominium corporation requires a budget to be prepared, approved and circulated to unit owners. This is both for information and transparency purposes,