Property Management
Residential unit inspection 101
Targeted in-suite inspections of residential units can support building safety and cost-effective operation.
Fire safety planning
For building managers, a thorough and up-to-date fire safety plan is vital for both the safety of occupants and the preservation of the premises.
Landlords beware of rental property risks
Alberta's Condominium Property Act has some provisions that address tenancies in condominium units, which will prevail in ...
Tips to prevent mould growth
Building management needs to understand what conditions are necessary for mould growth, so it can ultimately prevent it.
Cleaning chemicals create post-flood hazards
Cleanup of flood damaged properties must be approached with a knowledge of chemistry so that the cleaning ...
Baby boomers could boost demand for condos
Today, an increasing number of baby boomers are looking to shed their single-detached homes for condominiums.
More dense living, more pest problems
Multi-residential dwellings are at greater risk of pest activity, so it’s important to be proactive rather than reactive with pest management treatments.
Mandatory qualifications for condo managers
The Ontario government has given the "green light" to mandatory qualifications for condominium managers.
Bird control for building managers
Property managers can lose thousands of dollars and clients due to birds roosting and nesting on their buildings.
The scoop on pets in condos
Condo owners often ask about various issues relating to pets, particularly if certain pets are permitted to reside in a building. The first thing a condo board ...
When the lights go out
Residents of highrise condominiums are particularly vulnerable to long-term power outages, which can leave the elderly stranded in the dark ...
Communication key in time of emergency
Effective communication is paramount in the successful management of a condo corporation and this is never more evident than in emergency circumstances. Successful communication can be the difference between a smoothly ...
Hiring a property manager
Hiring a property manager can prove to be challenging. Here are five steps to consider when hiring a property manager.
LED lighting retrofit
To get the greatest value out of a LED lighting retrofit, ask about a manufacturer’s product testing, quality control and sustainability practices.
The worry-free way to energy retrofits
An energy performance contract is an agreement between a building owner and an energy service company (ESCO) whereby the ESCO takes full responsibility for identifying, financing, implementing, commissioning ...
The legalities of emergency management
Emergency management includes four interdependent risk-based functions, according to Public Safety Canada. These are: prevention, preparedness, ...
Reducing the risk of Legionella
Any water source in a building that can be aerosolized may be a Legionella risk, particularly where the water is dirty, remains still or is not exposed to a ...
