Every HOA community is unique. Some are small and tight-knit, others are expansive and dynamic. Some have large pools and multiple tennis courts, others have a modest clubhouse. Even the rules will vary from one association to another. Nevertheless, all HOAs require structure and consistent communication to function well. No matter what type of HOA […]

A great property manager will help condos and HOAs with some of the most challenging and time-consuming aspects of caring for a property. They can implement better communication systems, help reduce costs and improve the overall enjoyment of the building or development for residents and owners. Some even provide property management software, which streamlines and […]

People who live and work in New York already know how incredible the city is. Everyone is busy all of the time, but there’s just so much to see, do, and enjoy, that no one wants to waste a single minute. If you happen to be a member of a condo board, there’s a good […]

To keep condo garbage chutes from jamming up and breaking down, management and residents need to communicate and work as a team.

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 […]

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

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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Strata Property Act, along with a strata’s bylaws and rules, provides the legal framework under which all strata corporations must operate in British Columbia. Even though stratas are self-governed, strata owners and residents must use the legislative framework to inform their actions and rules.   Defining a strata The term “strata” is generally used as a synonym for a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Associations may use fines to curb unwanted, destructive, or dangerous behaviour from continuing within the development. Some associations use them often, while others try to avoid issuing fines. There are pros and cons to using and issuing fines, but monetary penalties won’t be all that effective if they do not align with the offence that […]