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How to Improve Communication in Your Condo Corporation
Nov 06, 2018As a homeowner, you can do your part to make communication in your condominium corporation better. Find out how. -
The Do’s & Don’ts of Board Communication
Oct 23, 2018Are Residents in Your Condo Corporation Getting the Message? Does your board know the secrets of effectively communicating with residents?
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What Your Condo Corporation Needs to Know About the Legalization of Recreational Cannabis
Oct 10, 2018The Canadian Senate passed Bill C-45, known as the ‘Cannabis Act’, in June 2018 which legalized the recreational use of cannabis across Canada. The first G-7 country to do so! When Bill C-45 goes into effect on October 17th, Canadians will be able to purchase, consume and grow up to four cannabis plants, as well as make cannabis-containing products at home.
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How to Communicate so Condo Residents Listen
Oct 09, 2018Are residents in your condominium corporation always aware of upcoming events, construction projects and board meetings? Do they understand their responsibilities and the policies they need to comply with?
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Customer Care: 7 Ways Your Management Company Should “Answer the Call”
Sep 21, 2018If your community is managed by a property management company, you probably have an after-hours number you can call for urgent issues. But what if you simply want to take care of day-to-day condo corporation business? “People don’t operate in normal business hours anymore,” says Rolando Hernandez, national customer care director at FirstService Residential. “Residents and board members need to be able to take care of condo business how and when it’s convenient for them.”
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10 Tips for Using Social Media in Your Community
Sep 05, 2018Social media can be a great communications tool for your condominium community. It’s a great way to inform residents, build relationships, keep people connected and strengthen their loyalty. But what may be surprising is that using it effectively involves a whole lot of social media strategy. -
5 Ways to Create Sensible Condo Policies
Jul 30, 2018Every condominium corporation needs rules and policies. But if your condo board doesn’t carefully think them through or doesn’t implement them properly, they can backfire. Rules that go too far or enforcement that is inconsistent or lax can lead to animosity among residents and can chip away at your condo’s sense of community. How can your board implement rules and policies that won’t cause these types of problems? -
3 Facts About Insurance Your Condo Corporation Should Know
Jul 17, 2018You and your fellow board members want what’s best for your condo corporation. You’re serious about your fiduciary duty and about protecting the corporation’s interests. Misunderstanding some important facts about insurance can actually put your community may be at risk. -
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Staying Ahead of Your Condo Corporation’s Maintenance and Improvement Projects
Apr 27, 2018Continually maintaining and improving your property is crucial if you want to protect your condominium corporation’s financial health. To ensure that these important responsibilities are well managed requires a long-term plan and a means of effectively handling day-to-day projects. Here’s how you can make that happen.
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The Six Secrets to Building Your Condo’s Volunteer Pool
Feb 15, 2018As a board member for your condominium corporation, you know that your community depends on volunteers to operate successfully. However, finding residents who are willing to be on your board of directors, join a committee or help at an event can be challenging.