Property Management
CondoBusiness
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
CondoBusiness
Study shows benefits of smoke-free buildings
A new study shows smoke-free buildings with policies requiring residents to butt out reduce exposure to harmful airborne contaminants in multi-unit housing.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Chemical management for green cleaning
The first step in a green cleaning program is often to switch from traditional to green cleaning chemicals. What facility managers may not realize is
Building Strategies & Sustainability
West Nile virus season still bites across Canada
Recent findings of infected mosquitos should remind property owners to implement protective measures against the spread of West Nile virus. Even as summer ends and
CondoBusiness
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
Canadian Apartment Magazine
E-cigarette debate heats up in Canada
With the popularity of e-cigarettes on the rise in Canada, the question of whether property managers will consider these ‘smokeless’ alternatives to be part of their general smoking policy is still up for debate.
CondoBusiness
Recommending new condominium rules
Introducing new condominium rules is relatively straightforward, but property managers should consider two key questions before proceeding.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ontario’s rental buildings are certifying green
FRPO’s Certified Rental Building (CRB) Program is fast becoming the quality assurance marker of choice for renters throughout Ontario. Developed in 2008, it is the only multi-residential certification program of its kind in North America
Canadian Property Management
Ontario’s cottage rental market evolving
Property managers say demands are shifting in Ontario’s cottage rental market. Today many renters expect a resort-like atmosphere.
CondoBusiness
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.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Measuring success in sustainability initiatives
Whether they are property owners or tenants, many organizations are taking steps to green their commercial real estate. What fewer organizations are doing is measuring
Canadian Property Management
Drones in real estate are now a reality
The use of drones in real estate sales and marketing is not just a gimmick. Videos and images can help show off a property and offer unique perspectives.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Maintaining the ROM’s dinosaurs and mummies
Maintaining a building like the Royal Ontario Museum is not easy. Facility managers must balance visitor needs with exhibition requirements.
CondoBusiness
Electrical safety tips for swimming pools
What are electrical safety tips for swimming pools, and how can problems be detected and avoided? Mark Marmer of Signature Electric explains.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Turning a forgotten penthouse into office space
How Quadrangle Architects renovated and repurposed an apartment penthouse into a stylish and modern office space.
Canadian Property Management
Ensuring indoor air quality in existing buildings
Property managers must balance tenant satisfaction, building operations and sustainability trends when monitoring indoor air quality.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
4 tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
To keep building occupants and staff safe, here are four tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning that property managers need to know.
