If you have never lived in a Condominium before, the Declaration, By-laws, Rules & Regulations can take some getting used to. Specifically, the legalese language can make them a little challenging to read. At GPM we always encourage Owners to feel safe to clarify with their Condominium Manager.
For Owners
Reserve Fund & the Reserve Fund Study explained
Download One of a Condo Board’s most significant responsibilities is to oversee the current and projected financial health of the Condominium Corporation. They often do this in partnership with a Condominium Manager and Condominium Management Company. This is...
Privacy & Record Retention
Privacy is on everyone’s minds these days, and your Condominium Manager, Management Company and Board of Directors must do everything reasonably possible to protect the privacy of the Owners and Residents.
CMRAO: Licensing Requirement & Stages
The CMRAO stands for Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario. The CMRAO is a regulatory body created through provincial legislation. The CMRAO is a not-for-profit Corporation and is paid for by the licensing fees collected from Condominium Management providers, and Condominium Managers.
Condominium Meetings
Condominiums have several different types of meetings. In this article we will give a quick overview of the different types of meetings and how & when Owners are involved.
GPM How are your Common Element Fees (CEF) Calculated
First of all, what are Common Element Fees (or CEFs for short)? A common expenses fee is the fee unit owners pay to maintain the condominium’s common elements. So, how are common element fees calculated? This is a good question, and all owners should know how their common element fees are calculated.
What is the role of the Condominium Property Manager?
This is a very good question. A Condominium Property Manager wears so many hats in their role, that sometimes the official job description can become blurred. No two days are the same in the Management Office.
Common Window Concerns
At GPM, our Managers have become quite familiar with all things related to resident window concerns, and we have gained solid knowledge of the causes, and best methods to resolve. In this article we will review common window issues, including the most frequently reported issue of window condensation.
Proxy Forms Explained
One thing we have learned at GPM, is that many of the Owners living in the communities that we manage, find the prescribed proxy form to be a tad confusing to use. In this article we intend to breakdown what proxy forms are, when to use them, and how to navigate the proxy form.
CAO: Proxy voting & Condo Forms