CCI Huronia Blog

August 2, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Tricia Baratta, AJ Gallagher Insurance Brokers
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 …
July 19, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.
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.
July 5, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Jon Juffs, McIntosh Perry
Author: Jon Juffs, McIntosh Perry
Differences Between High-Rise and Townhouse Reserve Fund Studies in Ontario
In Ontario, all condominium corporations are required to have a reserve fund, study, and plan.
July 5, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Jessica Laker, Laker Property Management Ltd
Author: Jessica Laker, Laker Property Management Ltd
Differences between styles of Condominiums - Building vs Townhouses
Condominiums can range from buildings to commercial, vacant land to industrial, and many more.
January 13, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Ashley Winberg, Elia Associates PC
Author: Ashley Winberg, Elia Associates PC
Is Bill 23 the Answer to Ontario’s Housing Crisis?
On October 25, 2022, the provincial government announced Bill 23 (the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022), which strives to have 1.5 million homes built in the Province of Ontario over the next 10 years. Bill 23 attempts to make the foregoing possible by proposing significant and widespread amendments to …
January 4, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Debbie Dale, MCRS Property Management
Author: Debbie Dale, MCRS Property Management
Resilient Communities Rise Above the Rest
Resiliency is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. The ability to bounce back in fast recovery mode does not happen of its own accord.
December 30, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Mina Tesseris, Arbitech Inc.
Author: Mina Tesseris, Arbitech Inc.
Integrating Resilience into Condo Building Repair Projects
We hear the term “resilience” in our everyday lives more often now than ever.
November 23, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.
Condo Budgets and Fire Safety
Budgets varying depending on factors about your condominium, size, age and community. The fire code is applied in a similar way.
November 23, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Jon Juffs, McIntosh Perry
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.
November 23, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Debbie Dale, MCRS Property Management
Author: Debbie Dale, MCRS Property Management
Back to the Basics – Common Expense Fees
There are a few different techniques to eliminate the fear of inevitable condominium fee increases.
November 23, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Chris Jaglowitz, Common Ground Condo Law
Author: Chris Jaglowitz, Common Ground Condo Law
Condo Bylaws on Borrowing
Condo boards often ask if their corporation's original borrowing bylaw (the one passed while under developer control) is sufficient to authorize major borrowings many years later. It is not.
November 14, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Robert Weinberg, Percel Inc.
Author: Robert Weinberg, Percel Inc.
Condo Corporations and Borrowing Money
Why does it make sense for a condominium corporation to borrow money? There are many reasons, and a lot of it depends on the type of condominium you are and situation you are in.
November 14, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Ryan Griffiths, CWB Maxium
Author: Ryan Griffiths, CWB Maxium
Borrowing
Borrowing is becoming more common for condominium corporations.
October 31, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Patricia Elia, Elia Associates PC
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.
October 31, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Jeff Struewing, Shore To Slope Management Services Inc.
Author: Jeff Struewing, Shore To Slope Management Services Inc.
Condo Boards and Special Assessments
Condominiums often struggle when faced with an unexpected major repair or replacement.
October 26, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Ashley Lamb – Barrie Condo Corner – Condominium Focused Realtor
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.
February 23, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: CCI Huronia Members
Author: CCI Huronia Members
Participants’ Testimonials on the CCI Huronia Intensive Director’s Course
CCI Huronia presents a 2-day intensive Condominium Director's Course each April. Participants find enormous value in this in-depth learning experience with a focus on the practical aspects of being a Condo Director.
February 23, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: CCI Huronia Members
Author: CCI Huronia Members