Understanding the Contingency Reserve Fund in strata corporations

Communication is vital to engaging the community and building solid relationships. So, what should your strata council do to ensure effective communication?

Pets are often a welcome addition to a strata corporation, however they can also lead to disagreements. So, how do you maintain harmony between all human and pet residents? Reasonable pet rules!

Nobody wants to be responsible for the task of ensuring all the strata rules are being followed. Learn how your strata council can enforce bylaws in a way that is fair, polite, and doesn't create conflict within the community.

Creating an efficient budget for your strata corporation can be a challenge. Advanced preparation is critical to making your budget a valuable financial tool for the success of your community. So, what do you need to consider?

Lights, candles and wreaths, oh my! The most decorated season of the year is arriving, with celebrations from many cultures and faiths coinciding in the next few months. For condo communities, the desire to deck the halls can clash with the rules of the corporation. Follow these tips to maintain a festive community without décor running amok.
 

Colder weather is upon us, so now is the time to make sure your strata corporation's maintenance program is on track. You certainly don't want to discover a leak in your roof during a heavy rainfall or have a boiler stop working during a record cold spell.

As Canadians anticipate spending the winter months in colder temperatures, it's likely that some residents in your strata community will be spending some of their winter in a warmer climate.

Burst heating pipes are an unwanted, but common, occurrence during colder weather. The damage caused by the endless supply of water can be significant. Learn how to avoid a big headache and prevent pipes from freezing.

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