Resource Centre
Below is a collection of useful articles, blogs, and tips to help you navigate the complex world of condominium living.
Documents are organized into three categories: for owners, for tenants, and for board members. Each section contains information specific to your needs, to make your life easier. Start your search by selecting the appropriate heading or typing your query into the search bar above.
For Residents
11 Articles
Common Window Concerns
At GPM, our Managers have become quite familiar with all things related to resident window concerns,...
Community Living
Condominium Community living is not without its unique challenges. With neighbours in such close pro...
Enterphone Registration
As part of your moving in process, fill out this form with the information you want to appear on the...
Owner & Resident Information
This important form provides management key contact information to keep you up to date with announce...
Pet Registration Form
All pet owners must complete and return this form to management to register your pet(s) All owners a...
Resident Requiring Special Assistance
Residents who may require assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation are all those who are l...
Seasonal Maintenance around the Condominium
Condominiums are busy beehives of activity all year round with various seasonal maintenance items. T...
Tenant Agreement
The Residential Tenancies Act, 2008 requires this form to be used for all new tenancies after April ...
For Board Members
6 Articles
Board of Directors: How to Conduct an Effective Board Meeting
To Start off Right… Goal # 1: At the beginning of the year it’s a good idea to set and agree up...
CMRAO: Licensing Requirement & Stages
The CMRAO stands for Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario. The CMRAO is a regulato...
How to Handle the Resignation of a Board Member
A Condominium Board is typically comprised of three or more Directors; most commonly five Directors....
The Board of Directors Roles & Responsibilities
From the Condominium Act, 1998. Standard of care 37 (1) Every director and every officer of a corpo...
The Condominium Corporation’s Minutes
The Condominium Corporation’s Minutes are important Core Records CAO Records and Condominium Manag...
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 ...
For Owners
14 Articles
CMRAO: Licensing Requirement & Stages
The CMRAO stands for Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario. The CMRAO is a regulato...
Common Window Concerns
At GPM, our Managers have become quite familiar with all things related to resident window concerns,...
Condominium Meetings
Condominiums have several different types of meetings. In this article we will give a quick overview...
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 uni...
Owner & Resident Information
This important form provides management key contact information to keep you up to date with announce...
Privacy & Record Retention
Privacy is on everyone’s minds these days, and your Condominium Manager, Management Company and Bo...
Proxy Forms Explained
One thing we have learned at GPM, is that many of the Owners living in the communities that we manag...
Reserve Fund & the Reserve Fund Study explained
One of a Condo Board’s most significant responsibilities is to oversee the current and projected f...
Government Forms
21 Articles
Agreement to Receive Notices Electronically
This agreement by owners and mortgagees allows for notices from the condominium corporation to be de...
Agreement to Receive Notices Electronically
Agreement by owner or mortgagee to receive notices from the condominium corporation by electronic de...
Board’s Response to Request for Records
Used by condominium corporation boards to respond to requests for records from owners, mortgagees, p...
Candidate Disclosure Form
I submit this Candidate Disclosure Form in support of my candidacy for election to the Board of Dire...
Information Certificate Update
New or updated information for owners about the condominium corporation....
New Owner Information Certificate
Information for new owners about the condominium corporation....
Notice of Future Funding of the Reserve Fund
Information about a reserve fund study and the plan for the future funding of the reserve fund, for ...
Notice of Meeting of Owners
Information about an upcoming meeting of owners....
For Residents
11 Articles
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 reso...
Community Living
Condominium Community living is not without its unique challenges. With neighbours in such close proximity, there are going to be times when your peaceful enjoyment is, unfort...
Enterphone Registration
As part of your moving in process, fill out this form with the information you want to appear on the building directory system. This will allow your guests to look you up so t...
Owner & Resident Information
This important form provides management key contact information to keep you up to date with announcements such as upcoming building maintenance , emergency water shut off’ s...
For Board Members
6 Articles
Board of Directors: How to Conduct an Effective Board Meeting
To Start off Right… Goal # 1: At the beginning of the year it’s a good idea to set and agree upon a guideline for when the meetings will happen each month. This allows ea...
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-prof...
How to Handle the Resignation of a Board Member
A Condominium Board is typically comprised of three or more Directors; most commonly five Directors. When it comes to Condominium Boards, it’s inevitable that there may come...
The Board of Directors Roles & Responsibilities
From the Condominium Act, 1998. Standard of care 37 (1) Every director and every officer of a corporation in exercising the powers and discharging the duties of office shall,...
For Owners
14 Articles
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-prof...
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 reso...
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 c...
Government Forms
21 Articles
Agreement to Receive Notices Electronically
This agreement by owners and mortgagees allows for notices from the condominium corporation to be delivered by electronic method. Notices identified in this agreement are as d...
Agreement to Receive Notices Electronically
Agreement by owner or mortgagee to receive notices from the condominium corporation by electronic delivery....
Board’s Response to Request for Records
Used by condominium corporation boards to respond to requests for records from owners, mortgagees, purchasers, or their agents....
Candidate Disclosure Form
I submit this Candidate Disclosure Form in support of my candidacy for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation. I make the following declarations pursuant to s. ...
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