In the spring of 2024, residents of a 312-unit highrise in Toronto’s east end started reporting missing items. Laptops. Jewellery. Cash. Small electronics. In every case, no sign of forced entry. Doors undamaged. Nothing broken. Management initially assumed residents were misplacing things, or that the incidents were unrelated. Eleven weeks later, police confirmed that 23 … Read more
The Ultimate Vendor Evaluation Guide 60+ Critical Questions Property Managers Must Ask Before Upgrading Building Infrastructure If you’ve ever signed a contract for security systems, access control, or IT infrastructure and later thought “I wish I’d asked about that…” you’re not alone. After working with hundreds of residential buildings across the GTA, we’ve compiled the … Read more
Are you wondering how you should go about choosing the right condo front desk management software for you? Read on and learn more here. Condominiums are only increasing in popularity thanks to the benefits they have over typical family homes. From a more community-oriented setting to the various services a condo complex can provide, buyers … Read more
Looking for help becoming better in condo management skills? Check out our article for practical advice you can easily apply. It is estimated that 73.9 million Americans live in a community run by a homeowners association. The HOA is charged with looking after the units and common areas in a property. Yet, do you know … Read more
Today, the North American property management market is valued at $5 billion, which has increased 7.78% over the last year! With housing increasing in demand, this industry is only set to keep growing. If you’re a property manager, then you know just how busy this lucrative career can be. While you’re making lots of money, … Read more
When you are looking for a condominium, you may find different options on the market. It’s best to familiarize yourself with the types of condos available in Ontario. There are two main types of condominiums: freehold and leasehold. Freehold condominium corporations Freehold condominiums fall into one of three categories: 1. STANDARD CONDOMINIUM CORPORATIONS When you … Read more
Condominium communities can sometimes play host to unwanted pests, mould or other organisms that can cause harm to both individuals and property. These issues are collectively referred to as “infestations.” Infestation issues can be very serious in condo communities because of the close proximity of units, which increases the risk of an infestation moving or … Read more
Noises or vibrations are among the most common issues in condo communities. If you live in a condo, you’re probably going to hear sounds or feel vibrations coming from other units or the common elements. Unwanted noise or vibrations are usually caused by someone else’s behaviour or the design or construction of the condominium Examples … Read more
Concerns about unpleasant odours are a common condo issue. Living in a condo may mean sometimes encountering smells that can travel between units and the common elements. Unwanted odours are usually caused by someone else’s behaviour, or the design/construction of the building. Odours may be unavoidable, but they can become an issue, particularly if there … Read more
Living in a condo often means that space is limited. Consequently, issues about where and how owners and occupants can park their vehicles or store their property are common in condo communities. Parking and storage issues in condo corporations can sometimes be complex. To give you a sense of the variety of approaches, here are … Read more