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February 8, 2024 - Blog Post Tag(s): CCI Huronia || common elements || Communication with Condo Owners || condo corporation policies || Condo Education || Condominium Act || Condominium Education || Excellence in Condominium Management || Exclusive-use Common Elements
Author: Sonja Hodis, Hodis Law

Enforcing Breaches

Enforcing breaches of the condo’s rules (found in the Condominium Act or your governing documents) in relation to exclusive use common elements (EUCE) is no different that enforcing breaches generally. However, you may have specific rules that deal only with EUCE.

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December 15, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): be prepared || CCI Huronia || Communication with Condo Owners || Condo Education || Condominium Education || duties of condominium corporations || Emergency Preparedness || Exclusive-use Common Elements || fire safety compliance || fire safety in condos || fire safety plan
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.

Fire Safety on Exclusive-use Property

Your Condo Corporation takes Fire Safety seriously!

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December 5, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): CCI Huronia || common element etiquette || Communication with Condo Owners || condo corporation policies || Condo Education || Condominium Education || condominium owners || courtesy || Dispute Resolution || duties of condominium corporations || enforcing bylaws || Excellence in Condominium Management || respect
Author: Debbie Dale and Kirsten Dale, MCRS Property Management

Condominium Managing and Rule Enforcement

“Thou shalt not” is a confrontational approach that is contrary to achieving harmonious use of common elements, however the line in the sand is just that to preserve the rights of all owners.

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August 2, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): be prepared || CCI Huronia || Condo Education || Condo Insurance || condominium budget || Condominium Education || Insurance Renewal || Liability Insurance for Condos
Author: Tricia Baratta, AJ Gallagher Insurance Brokers

Townhouse Condominium vs. Apartment Condominium Insurance Coverage: The same but different

A comparison of the insurance policies of an apartment-style condominium and that of a townhouse condominium community, you would see they are very much the same. You will have to take a closer look to see the differences between the policies and will find these on the declaration pages of …

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July 19, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): be prepared || Building Code || CCI Huronia || Communication with Condo Owners || condo corporation policies || Condo Education || Condominium Education || duties of condominium corporations || Emergency Preparedness || Excellence in Condominium Management || fire code || fire safety compliance || fire safety in condos || fire safety plan
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.

Storage Issues - The Fire Code vs. The Building Code

Every once in a while, condos face unexpected challenges. One type of challenge we’ve been seeing a lot more of lately is Storage Issues in Condos, sometimes because of disconnects between the building code and the fire code when it comes to storage regulations.

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November 23, 2022 - Blog Post Tag(s): adapting to change || be prepared || Cash Flow Issues || CCI Huronia || common elements || Communication with Condo Owners || condo corporation policies || Condo Education || Condo Fee Increases || Condo Reserve Funds || condominium budget || condominium communities || Condominium Education || Eliminating the fear of condo expense fees || Financial Planning
Author: Jon Juffs, McIntosh Perry

Condominium Operations

When it comes to condominium operations, there really are two financial areas to know about – and the more you know about them the less you will fear the changes that inevitably arise with them.

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October 31, 2022 - Blog Post Tag(s): adapting to change || be prepared || Cash Flow Issues || CCI Huronia || common elements || condo corporation policies || Condo Education || Condominium Act || condominium budget || Condominium Education || condominium owners || duties of condominium corporations || Excellence in Condominium Management || Reserve Fund || Special Assessments
Author: Patricia Elia, Elia Associates PC

Legal Impacts of Special Assessments

Special assessments, to be honest, can be scary. Why? Because it is a demand for cash that is not expected because it is over and above the budget requirements for cash.

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October 26, 2022 - Blog Post Tag(s): adapting to change || CCI Huronia || Condo Education || Condo Real Estate || condo repairs || Condominium Education || condominium owners || duties of condominium corporations || Financial Planning || Selling your condo || Special Assessments
Author: Ashley Lamb – Barrie Condo Corner – Condominium Focused Realtor

Taking the Fear Out of Special Assessments When Selling

Selling a condominium that has a special assessment in the status certificate, it can be stressful. Hiring an agent that understands special assessments can make your listing and transaction go much smoother.

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February 23, 2022 - Blog Post Tag(s): CMRAO || Condominium Education || Condominium Managers
Author: Tsehaie Makonnen, CMRAO

CMRAO’s New Education Program Prepares Managers for a Career in Ontario’s Growing Condominium Industry

The Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO) recently introduced new education requirements that impact both future and current CMRAO licensees.

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