Property Management
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,
Effective disaster management for condos
The massive floods that occurred in southern Alberta and the Greater Toronto Area in 2013 are just a few examples of the rising prevalence of natural
Repairs and maintenance vs. substantial change
Directors have a statutory duty under Ontario’s current Condominium Act to repair and maintain the common elements of a condominium. In complying with this duty, directors
Tree management tips for extreme weather
The past year has seen several storm events that have resulted in significant damage to trees in southern Ontario. The ice storm that hit the
A flurry of red-tagged emergency generators
When last winter’s ice storm walloped Toronto days before Christmas and knocked out power in parts of the city for upwards of a week, it


