The source of condominium water leaks can be found in many places with the responsibility for repairs determined by the Corporation’s Declaration and By-Laws. Many floods are caused by heat pump condensation lines getting plugged, or fan coil condensate trays...
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Accessibility – Is your Condominium ready?
May 10, 2005, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act was passed in the Ontario Legislature by our very own MPP’s. It promised a goal of making the province accessible through the use of enforceable standards to ensure public and private sectors were...
Contractor Selection
Selecting the right contractor for a project can be a difficult and tedious task. It is also important to know cheaper isn't always better when reviewing and approving proposals. Contractors can be found in various ways when looking for the right one. Reputation,...
E-Bicycles Safety
Electric bicycles (e-bikes) have become very popular, especially in the downtown areas of cities and towns in Ontario. They are less expensive to purchase and maintain than a car, cost less to run, and can easily make their way through traffic. Although they have many...
The Great Condo Snowmageddon: A Property Manager’s Survival Story
It all started with a simple email:Subject: ❄️ Brace Yourselves – The Snow is Coming! ❄️ Liam, a seasoned property manager, sighed as he read the latest weather warning. “Back-to-back snowstorms, up to 30 cm… Great.” He had barely recovered from last winter’s...
The Haunting of Condo Corp 1313
Once upon a chilly October night, the managers of Condo Corp 1313 gathered for a meeting, as they always did before Halloween. The agenda was full: elevator maintenance, noisy neighbors, and a spooky new item titled "Mysterious Elevator Pinging." No one knew who added...
Riding Safe: Essential E-Bike Charging Guidelines For Condos
In our Director’s Digest volume 4, we discussed E-Bike Battery Safety Charging. Here's an important update. This topic aims to raise awareness and provide guidance on a crucial issue currently being discussed within and outside the Condominium Industry. As with any...
Dealing with Noise Transfer in a Condominium
"It sounds like my upstairs neighbor spills a jar of marbles on their bedroom floor every morning at 5 am while walking around in steel-toed boots!" Condo Boards and Managers have heard it all when it comes to noise complaints, and they understand how disruptive...
Valued Condominium Manager: Considering Daytime Board Meetings
Many Corporations have experienced the challenges associated with having a valued and experienced Condominium Manager move on to another site, another company or maybe even leave the industry all together. This type of movement is becoming more prevalent due to many...