What Edmonton condo boards should be planning for five years from now

Cold weather will soon be upon us, so now is the time to make sure your condominium maintenance program is on track. As brutal as Alberta winters can be, you certainly don't want to discover a leak in your roof during a heavy snowfall or have a boiler stop working during a record cold spell.

As Albertans anticipate spending the winter months knee-deep in snow and freezing temperatures, it's likely that some residents in your condominium corporation community are anticipating spending some of their winter in a warmer climate.

Condominium corporation policies should be fair and easy for community members to follow. But how do you ensure that's the case? Ahead of introducing a new policy ask these five questions.

Effective condominium board meetings are an important part of running a successful corporation. There are a number of intricacies to running these meetings and whether you're a new or seasoned board member it's important to keep them in mind along with best practices.

Most of us send dozens of emails a day between professional and personal communication. As a board member it's important to learn best practices to avoid making critical mistakes when sending emails about important condominium business.

Not surprisingly there are many personalities at play among the volunteer members of a condo board. With decades of experience dealing with every type of board you could imagine, we have come up with seven common mistakes we observe that you should avoid.

It’s no secret that Alberta is seeing it’s fair share of severe weather and on a more regular basis. Ruthless thunderstorms, high winds, and hail are something everyone should be prepared for.

From rule creation to rule enforcement, the key to effective and reasonable rules is communication every step of the way. When owners understand why the corporation has certain rules and what the benefits of them are, it leads to happier residents.

Your condominium board of directors has new members and with so many responsibilities it can be difficult to sort out where to start. In this article we breakdown the crucial tasks your board needs to perform.

Each condominium corporation in Alberta is required by law to elect a board of directors to manage the corporation on behalf of all the owners. This article gives more detail about the election process and the role of the board.