Looking for a seat on the board? These suggestions will help you improve your chances of getting elected to your HOA’s board of directors.

When starting out, most condo owners tend to opt for the self-management route. If you’re a one-man show, this means dealing with new tenants, maintenance issues, complaints and several admit tasks every day. All this can take a toll on your health and your sanity. In fact, you’ll be forgiven for feeling like there aren’t […]

A condo community relies on security. Improving condo security means finding a balance between security and convenience. You want to protect the people and the property while minimizing the intrusion upon the lives of the residents. This is best achieved by hiring a good condo security company. Hiring the best condo security involves finding a […]

The Christmas season can be hectic for condo managers. But with the right preparations, you can get through it smoothly, right into the new year. We take a look at some preparation tips and tools that will help improve your holiday cheer and decrease backlog.   5 Winter Holiday Condo Manager Tools & Tips   […]

Managing visitor check-ins can be a headache in any size of condo. The condo manager has to perform a tight balancing act between safety and convenience. It should be easy for residents to host their friends and family, but being too lax can lead to security issues. Today, we explore how to take advantage of […]

Odour is a point of contention in any shared space, condos are no exception. Whether they come from individual units or common areas, strong smells affect everyone. We take a look at managing some of the most common condo odours tenants are raising a stink about.   Cooking What smells delicious to one nose can […]

Handling condo service requests is an important part of condo management. It’s important to handle requests in a timely, cost-efficient, and reliable manner.

As electric cars become more common, the demand for charging stations is increasing. Electric cars are mostly used by people who live and work in or near cities, which makes up a large portion of condo owners. Parking is already one of the toughest challenges in managing shared condo spaces. Trying to accommodate electric vehicle […]

While it’s not up to the board to settle every argument between condo neighbours, the resolution methods in this article may come in handy.

From repairs and upgrades, to budgets, rules and regulations, the board of directors is crucial to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Essentially, without a board, owning a condo can turn into a nightmare. There is no doubt that being a board member can be challenging and frustrating at times, but with the right condo board […]

Spring cleaning isn’t just for condo owners and residents, it’s for condo managers as well. Spring is the busiest season for condo maintenance. We help you simply spring cleaning with our tips and condo maintenance software tools.

Lost condo keys are a common problem. At best, they’re a headache, at worst, a security risk. As a result, condo managers are always on the lookout for better key tracking solutions. Replacing keys and locks can be time-consuming and costly. At the very least, it slows things down and can prevent residents from accessing […]

Managing Condo Visitors Made Easy Whether family members, friends, delivery staff, or repairmen, there is no doubt that condos have a high traffic of visitors throughout the day (and night). Fortunately, the ideal condo management software will provide user-friendly tools to assist residents and visitors in simplifying visitor management. Taking advantage of such tools, can […]

The Annual General Meeting is considered the most important meeting of the entire year for many organizations and this is no different when it comes to Condominium Corporations. Not only is it a legal requirement under the Condominium Act, it is also a forum where Corporations conduct important business. However, despite the importance of the […]

6 ways to tell if you’re paying too much for condo fees. When you are looking to buy a condo, there are a lot of things to consider before making a decision. For example: is there a parking space included? What kind of amenities are offered in the building? Does the building have a 24×7 […]