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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
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Why develop a code of ethics for condo directors
Owners rightfully expect that directors will fulfill their role ethically and in the best interests of the condominium corporation. But what happens when a director
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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
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Transitioning smoothly between condo boards
In the normal life of an Ontario-based condominium corporation, there is an annual general meeting (AGM) of owners, and part of every AGM agenda is
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When residents repeatedly break condo rules
The Ontario courts view a forced unit sale as a last resort, even when residents repeatedly break condo rules. Escalating enforcement measures come first.
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Working effectively with a condo manager
Whether newly elected or seasoned veterans, all board members can benefit from putting effort into developing effective working relationships with their condo manager. Building trust
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Navigating year one in a new condo building
Owners in a new condo building may want to strike a steering committee to oversee the transition from declarant-appointed board to owner-elected board.
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Recommending new condominium rules
Introducing new condominium rules is relatively straightforward, but property managers should consider two key questions before proceeding.
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A checklist for hiring a property manager
Hiring a property manager to run a community's day-to-day operations is a critical decision. Here's a checklist of considerations condo boards should make.
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Safeguarding a non-profit condo’s status
A non-profit condo corporation could lose its status if it generates income from activities that are not incidental to its overall non-profit activities.
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Finalizing the new Ontario Condominium Act
With the new Ontario Condominium Act nearly here, experts explain the problems with the old act and outline what they want to see in the new draft.
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Managing condo rule enforcement
How should a manager approach condo rule enforcement? Robert Weinberg of Percel Inc. offers his expert opinion.
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When residents break condo rules
Residents can go to elaborate steps to break condo rules. But boards have a responsibility to effectively enforce rules and bring tenants on board.
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Avoiding spikes in condo expenses
How can boards avoid spikes in planned condo expenses set out in reserve fund studies? Eric Plant of Brilliant Property Management explains.
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Planning to ensure reserve funds are adequate
Condo boards must plan ahead and undertake studies to ensure than reserve funds are adequate for future major capital repairs and replacements.
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Five tips for struggling condo corporations
Five tips for newly-elected directors trying to put a struggling condominium back on track.
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When courts appoint administrators to condos
Why would a court-appointed administrator be assigned to a condo corporation? Experts Robert Buckler and Karen Kisiel explain.
