Alberta Condominium Property Act: A complete guide

Comprehensive training gives your property manager the tools they need to support your board and resident needs, while creating operational successes.

At FirstService Residential, our mission is to make a difference every day for communities like yours, serving as your partner in its management, evolution and enhancement. It’s rewarding work that is built on strong relationships, grounded in our deep local market knowledge and strong industry experience.

What happens if the annual meeting date that is in the by-laws is missed? Can a cooperative or condominium hold a virtual annual meeting? Learn now.

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Enhancing the lifestyle of your high-rise property requires starting at the top – the rooftop, that is. By taking advantage of this space to offer creative and imaginative condo amenities, you’ll not only increase property values, but you’ll also provide a gathering place for residents to relax and connect. Great rooftop spaces also have a way of infusing more resort-style living into your high-rise.

Your role as a board member involves a lot of communications. Whether it’s speaking with a board member or drafting up and email, you may be looking to learn or refine some communications skills.

Effective communication fosters better relationships among board members, your residents and property management company, and keeps all parties well informed. Here are the 4 components of a successful communication plan that create effective outreach to all members of your community.

Whether you have been newly elected to your Board or you have been a Board member for several years, you owe it to your residents to make sure that you are managed by the best community management company. Every condominium corporation differs in their needs, so you must take the proper time and ask the right questions when hiring a community management company.

Some condominium boards choose to self-manage which greatly increases the workload of the board. Choosing to hire a professional condominium management company is often the best decision a board can make for themselves and the community. Here is what you should know about professional condominium management.

Carbon monoxide is widely known as a dangerous gas that can be present in homes and other buildings, causing a threat to our health. But did you know about radon, also a colourless, odorless, naturally-occurring gas that can be found indoors and poses a threat to our health and well-being?  If you are not familiar with radon, you’re not alone. Here is an overview of radon gas: What is it? Where is it found? What are its possible health effects? What you can do to protect your family?