Condominium Manager Magazine

For businesses, the question “Does it pay to be green?” is increasingly answered with a resounding “yes.” Commercial real estate projects are being constructed to meet rigorous LEED standards, while logistics companies are electrifying their fleets, and municipali-ties are even embracing energy-efficient LED lighting on a massive scale. But for condominium boards and property managers, the decision to go green isn’t quite as clear-cut...

As environmental sustainability becomes a priority for condominium boards, finding effective ways to measure and achieve this goal is essential. With a multitude of products and technologies available, condo boards face the challenge of choosing the right tools to ensure successful results. This article will consider how a building can enhance its current system to track, monitor, and measure its performance to ensure an advantageous outcome.

As condominium lawyers, our office has observed a noticeable increase in incidents of workplace violence and harassment affecting condominium managers, staff, and volunteer directors. Now, more than ever, condominium managers must be prepared to deal with incidents of violence and harassment, and to ensure that adequate policies are in place, and that staff have received adequate training to be able to respond appropriately and safely...

Condominium Management is a profession that, although it is almost 50 years old, is also very much in its infancy.  The changes that the Ontario government introduced in 2017 served as a reset for our profession.  The introduction of licensing began a new era that began to draw young people to the profession and frankly provided incentive for others to search for new opportunities outside of the management profession.

Clarifying a common misconception about the use of arbitration to resolve condominium conflict.

An advice column where you can ask any question or share a difficult situation relating to condominium management anonymously, and we will endeavour to find an appropriate expert in the field and publish an answer with some advice. Ask the hard questions you may have been afraid to ask for fear of repercussions. Your full name or company will never be published or shared.

The origin of any CAT proceeding can be unpredictable: from trivial records disputes to enforcing dangerous pet prohibitions, there is no “one size fits all” approach. Regardless of the issue, here are some tips to help property managers navigate CAT proceedings.

As the urban landscape continues to evolve and public transit expands, many condominium corporations face increasing challenges related to oversized trucks in inadequately sized parking spaces. This can create logistical problems, safety concerns, and disputes among residents. What Can a Condominium Corporation Do to Maintain Order?

Are there trends or predilections the CAT may follow in their decision-making? Can a condominium board, a property manager, a unit owner or a lawyer expect or anticipate certain results before the CAT?

The notion that a condo manager could lose their licence based on a single complaint would be unsettling. Fortunately, this does not reflect how the CMRAO’s complaints process works.

Although the CMRAO regulates condo management services, the authority prefers owner complaints go through condo management and boards first. They expect all parties to act in good faith throughout the complaints process. As a result, having a transparent, formal Condo Management Complaint Policy allows complaints related to the Condominium Management Services Act (CMSA) to be resolved before they escalate.

We’ve all heard the old adage that when you buy a condo, you also buy its legal documents and rules. Any property manager worth their salt knows how much of a joy it can be navigating complex condo communities through drafting rules and regulations, let alone enforcing them. Here are some lessons and steps managers and directors can take away.

In the realm of condominium management, having a trusted condo lawyer by your side is essential. Engaging a solicitor at the right time and establishing a long-term relationship can significantly benefit the condo corporation, the board of directors, and the manager. This article will explore when to involve a condo lawyer, the factors to consider when choosing one, and the value of maintaining an enduring partnership with your legal counsel.

Construction price inflation has been significantly higher than consumer inflation over the last three years. Reserve fund study updates completed this year and in 2024-2025 will have to reflect this significant increase in costs even for those projects that are in the distant future.