Effective vendor management for condominiums

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?

If you’re like many board members, one of your most challenging jobs is running your condominium corporation’s board meetings. Keeping everyone on task and addressing board member disagreements is not always easy. So what can you do to manage your meetings more effectively?

Keeping your condominium corporation’s finances healthy is much like keeping yourself physically fit. The key is to make smart choices and avoid over-indulgence.

Consider these 10 tips to help make your condominium property secure. A little extra attention can greatly improve safety for the community & residents.

When your community considers a new manager, having the right experts on your management team can make for a smooth transition.

How well do unit owners in your community understand the condo maintenance and repair responsibilities? Creating a Responsibility Matrix can ensure everyone knows their role.