In Quebec, most condos can be classified as divided co-ownerships. That means the building has private areas (the owners’ units) and common areas that all of the owners share (party rooms, pools, outdoor spaces, etc.).    The Quebec Government passed Bill 16 in December of 2019, and this new law will impact some of the […]

There’s no singular way to track and manage the violations that occur within your community, but some systems are more effective than others.

After many months of waiting and planning, most condos and HOAs have reopened their gyms, pools and tennis courts to residents. But – there are still several new rules and restrictions that residential communities must follow in order for these popular facilities to continue operating safely. For example, amenity usage hours have been shortened, the […]

With so many excellent condo management companies in Chicago, it was hard to narrow our list down to just ten names.

Looking for a company to help you manage your condo? Check out 10 of the best condo management companies in Toronto and the GTA.

Groceries, laptops, shoes, gifts, and even toilet paper. You can have it all delivered directly to your condo. Online shopping has become incredibly popular, and condo dwellers may take advantage of this option more so than others because many of them do not own a vehicle. In 2018, an estimated 1.8 billion people worldwide purchased goods online, […]

Recreational vehicles (RVs) are loved by many people who enjoy travelling and exploring. They provide temporary accommodations on long road trips or camping expeditions. Retirees may even use their RV to travel from their winter home to their summer home.However, RVs can be a point of contention in HOA communities. Associations don’t always welcome these […]

Short-term rentals can be a very contentious issue within condo communities. Some owners are thrilled about the idea of renting out their units for a weekend to make a little extra cash, while others hate the idea of having strangers constantly coming in and out of their building.It is true that guests usually don’t have […]

Much like condo corporations, some strata corporations elect to hire a property manager for their community. Property managers are generally responsible for managing a community’s daily operations and carrying out policies established by the strata council. They work hard to ensure the development runs smoothly, and that lines of communication between council members and owners […]

Exciting news! We’ve partnered with Rotessa to simplify online payments for condos and HOAs. Through this partnership, we offer residential communities more convenience, and reduce costs for corporations. This new partnership allows residents to make payments from their chequing or savings account while maintaining their current credit option. What is Rotessa?  Rotessa is an online payment processing […]

When trying to decide if an architectural change request should be approved, an HOA will generally look to the association’s architectural standards to help them make a fair and subjective decision. Every HOA board has a fiduciary duty to do what’s best for the entire association, not just one member, which is why a request to paint […]

Our sixth release for 2020 brings some very exciting changes. We are introducing a brand new Violation Tracking feature, we’ve added an Architectural Change request and have given property managers more control over resident requests, we’ve integrated with QuickBooks, we have expanded our payment options to include debit and contactless payments, and we’ve added our […]

Noise issues tend to be more technical than other types of nuisances, which is why they may require a more tactful approach.

Before they start any exterior home improvements, homeowners usually need to get approval for their project from the association. Improvements and modifications are not arbitrarily approved or denied, rather, they are regulated by the association’s architectural standards or guidelines. Someone has to administer the HOA’s architectural guidelines and manage the application/approval process, which is where the […]

Condo corporations are considered not-for-profit organizations. This means they don’t have extra money lying around to pay for things like significant improvements or repairs. They must work with the revenues that they generate from condo fees.Planning for the future is part of good condo management. Some portion of the fees collected from condo owners must […]