In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new disease (COVID-19) in Hubei Province, China. Since then, the virus has spread to other countries around the world. According to WHO, following these five steps will greatly reduce the chances of contracting and/or spreading the virus, and keeping you as healthy as possible
Fire Safety - 7 tips that can save a life
Top 3 ways to protect your condo from higher insurance premiums
Are you flushing money down the drain?
Family Day 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Condo Reserve Funds
Preventing & Addressing Property Maintenance
New Mortgage Rules: How They Affect Property Investors & The Rental Market
You may be unaware of the recently introduced and much stricter mortgage qualification rules. The Federal government has ordered these new rules in an attempt to begin stabilizing the Canadian real estate market and reduce the amount of debt Canadians (and our financial institutions) are burdened with.
How to Efficiently Market Vacant Properties for Rent
Social Media as a Property Management Tool
Social media is more than just an app on your phone or a way to stay in touch with friends and family, it is a powerful business tool. Property management as an industry has been around for a long time. To be successful you can’t just adapt, you have to lead the way. Today, that means embracing social media as a property management tool.
How To Solve Difficult Problems with Tenants
No matter how great a judge of character you are or how thorough you are when screening lease candidates, a landlord is bound to run across at least one bad tenant in their time. The best way to pursue any issue is with a calm demeanour, stay within legal parameters and get professional help if you need it.
Legalized Marijuana & Ontario Landlords
Many landlords are worried about the adverse effects this legislation may have on condo laws and rental units. Not only are landlords worried about their tenants smoking marijuana more frequently and openly, they are also worried about the possibility of tenants growing it in their homes. To navigate these changes, it is important to truly understand them.
Rental Property Marketing to Increase Leads
Tenant Surveys: Why They’re Important
Are You Ready For 2018’s New Condo Rules?
From reflections of years past to new goals and ultimately, resolutions for improvement as we begin another New Year we are faced with change. The world of property management is certainly no exception, which is why the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) has introduced new condo rules that have taken effect in 2018.
Rental Property 101: Who’s Responsible for Snow Removal?
When winter arrives, it can come aggressively and unexpectedly. Winter weather is unpredictable and snowfall is often heavy. If you are renting a place you may feel relieved you don’t have to deal with shovelling snow or salting walkways to maintain your property. But are you sure your property management company is responsible for snow removal?
Top 5 Tenant Complaints & How to Handle Them
Top Tips For Condo Board Members
Condo board members hold a lot of property management responsibility. They play a large role in ensuring that their residents enjoy a great lifestyle by providing effective leadership, guaranteeing financial stability and fostering a sense of community. These helpful tips for condominium board members will help your board take on all responsibility without feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
Condo Replacement Reserves: How to Budget Preventative Maintenance
Some people believe you should only fix a problem when there is one. But, this type of thinking often creates more difficulties and challenges when issues are compounded over time. It’s better to build up the motivation and be proactive by investing in preventative maintenance for your condominium. Creating a budget for preventative maintenance will save your team time, money and stress in the long run.