If you live in a condominium building or a neighborhood that is run by an association, you’re most likely paying monthly homeowner’s association dues. This amount can differ based on your location and the property itself. That money goes towards maintaining the building infrastructure, servicing costs and the reserve fund. This is a monthly savings […]

There comes a point in every condo owner’s life when you realize there are certain rules and regulations you don’t agree with.  But, they’re usually so minuscule that you’re okay living with them, anyway. Sometimes these rules can feel so restrictive that you can no longer abide by them. This often happens with rules that […]

Condo association and homeowners association may may be used interchangeably because they sound similar, but there are some key differences.

Every condominium is governed by a set of rules and regulations. Rules make up part of the condo’s governing documents, and help support covenants, conditions and restrictions, or CC&Rs, and bylaws. Rules are enforced by the corporation or association. Their primary objective is to establish the accepted behaviors within the complex. For instance, there may […]

If you’re in a position where you must file a complaint against a landlord, take a few minutes to get some important information.

Living in a planned condo development or estate comes with a lot of perks. You don’t have to worry about most maintenance tasks; you get access to exclusive amenities and the HOA takes care of your asset. But, all of this comes at a price. As a resident or homeowner, there are certain rules and […]

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When most people think about buying a home in a condominium or single-home community, they only consider the capital cost of buying the property. Things like HOA fees come as a surprise to them because they were not properly informed about how they work or what they are used for. To help you understand HOA […]

At some point, the daily grind of being a landlord can take its toll on you. From handling tenant complaints to placement, collections, security… the list is endless. The workload is even worse for those managing multiple units. That’s why most landlord opt to hire a property manager. It’s convenient, time-saving and effective.  But, hiring […]

Living in a community that’s managed by a homeowners association has a lot of benefits. The HOA takes care of property maintenance, safety is prioritized, and it can help to elevate your property’s value over time. But, HOAs aren’t perfect, and there are situations where you might feel you’re getting the short end of the stick.  […]

They say you can’t appreciate the value of hiring a security guard until you’ve experienced a situation that requires one. Apart from protecting your property from burglars and break-ins, a security guard reflects positively on the value of your property and can help you attract quality tenants.  If you’re thinking of hiring a security company […]

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Do you have a grievance against your condo’s management? Don’t know where to go or where to start? You’ve come to the right place. In the following article, we’ll explore the correct process to follow if you want to successfully file a valid complaint against your condo’s management. This is based on current industry legislation […]

Are you considering hiring a condo or HOA management company for your building? It’ll cost you, but the benefits are well worth it. A property management company will take care of all the monotonous tasks involved in the daily management of your condo building. This includes marketing vacant units and screening potential tenants; maintaining the […]

You’re contemplating buying a condo but you’re not quite sure how to go about it. This is totally normal because buying property is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your entire life. That’s why you need to take your time with it and ensure that you’re making a responsible choice. Below we […]