Technology
The intricacies of EV infrastructure remain at odds with condo legislation
The electric vehicle landscape is complex, ever-changing and at the cutting edge of technology. For condominium corporations and their owners, this means that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Considerations for deferring capital project work
The industry panel discussed what capital repairs and replacement costs could potentially be deferred by prolonging the life of various building components and what professional resources to seek for guidance.
Tailoring amenities to evolving demographics
The types of amenities that were once popular in condos have changed.
Overhauling reserve funds in Ontario
As the landscape of aging condos continues evolving, the need for adequate reserve funds to pay for these repairs assumes greater importance.
The call for safer condos in Ontario
Conflicts and disputes within Ontario’s condo communities are fueling a conversation around safety reform and adding pressure to make residential buildings better places to live and work.
Bill 91: permission given but details missing
Condo corporations can thank the pandemic for the modernization of how meetings, voting and service of documents occur for communities in Ontario.
Multifamily leads uptake of EV charger funds
Multifamily landlords and condominium corporations have claimed more than a third of the funds the Canadian government has thus far allocated through its Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Giving hybrid meetings a second thought
If one primary meeting objective is to get enough votes without excluding owners who prefer in-person meetings, then hybrid is the way to go.
AI as a virtual assistant for managers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various industries. Condominium management should be no exception.
Legal implications of AI in condo management
AI in condominium property management can have several legal implications, depending on how it is implemented and used. Here are some important legal considerations:
Putting HVAC maintenance in the spotlight
What HVAC contractors do, or don’t do, during maintenance has a significant impact on the repairs, service calls and utilities consumed by mechanical equipment.
Auditors and annual general meetings
As we emerge from the pandemic, some boards of directors are considering a return to in-person annual general meetings.
Preventing title and mortgage fraud
How do condo owners protect themselves and their biggest investment from being victims of title fraud or mortgage fraud?
How technology can revolutionize the governance of shared-ownership properties
What if there was an easy way to improve participation in governance to achieve a higher standard, particularly on questions of significant importance?
Rethinking staffing models amid a labour shortage
How new staffing solutions could improve a property manager’s working conditions and ease the labour shortage.
Freeing-up time for capital projects
Achieving a more symbiotic approach to property management requires understanding the crucial tie between leading-edge occupant services and proactive maintenance.
Electric ride-sharing is the newest condo amenity
Residents of a freshly built mid-rise in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto have a fleet of electric vehicles waiting for them to use, whether that’s for a trip around town, a weekend getaway to the cottage or visiting family out-of-province.