Alberta Condominium Property Act: A complete guide

Don’t make it easy for criminals to get into your home. These 11 common sense tips will help homeowners improve the security of their property and make it safer for their families.

Determining the annual budget is an important responsibility that condominium board members know is important to the financial success of their community. This article discusses things to consider when making the important budget line-item decisions.

Summer vacation is an exciting time-it’s great to get away! There’s no end to the adventures that await us all. At the end of the journey, though, you want to come home to a home that is safe and well looked after in your absence. 

Working from home has brought energy consumption significantly higher in many homes. Here are a few ways to keep consumption and costs down. 

Multi-family communities can be great places to live and raise a family. Their success depends upon a spirit of cooperation, adherence to the rules and respect for other residents.

Living through a situation where your condominium is damaged due to a water loss can be extremely difficult. While you may not be able to stop every occurrence that threatens your home, there are steps you can take to help minimize the risk.

LED lighting is a great way for a condo building to save money on energy and light bulbs. Since the lights use much less energy and have a significantly longer operating life, the positive impact on the corporation’s operating budget is definitely worth the initial investment.

To communicate effectively, the community manager and board members should first determine whether the discussion is most effectively handled electronically, or by phone or teleconferencing. For example, owners have the right to observe board meetings; thus, hosting one via e-mail is not appropriate. Almost everyone has a phone, but some people don’t feel comfortable with new technology.

Variables that can affect your board’s specific requirements might include the type of community or building you have, your location, your available resources and your demographics, to name just a few. Despite these differences, your association can create an effective – and life-saving – plan by following these eight basic steps.

When your community is experiencing a spike in illness or viral activity, it’s more critical than ever. Communicate prevention steps like social distancing and any efforts the community is making, like the extra cleaning mentioned above, so that residents know you are putting them first.