The Renter's Guide

We all, who live in a multi-residential unit, need a good night's sleep. In order to do so, we should not have to be worried about safety and security of our homes. This is a combined responsibility of both the landlord and the residents. When you consider renting a residential unit, you should first of all familiarize yourself with the area, drive around the property during the day and night time. You should look around for any signs that would alarm you, such as graffiti, broken fences, broken windows and back yards that are in disrepair.

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New Condo Guide

The amount of money that a Condominium Corporation has on deposit in its reserve bank account can range from $20,000 to over $2,000,000. The management of these funds, and the ongoing operating fund, is the ultimate responsibility of the Condominium Corporation’s Board of Directors.

 

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The Renter's Guide

How often have we heard “We are going to rent an apartment?” It is a step that most of us will take at a certain point in time of our life. This move, of renting a place to live, can be a very stressful process. A cooperative relationship between the renter and the management company can eliminate some if not all of this stress and make it an enjoyable event.

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- Condominium Manager Magazine, Fall 2013

Condominium Management Standards Council

BEGINNING WITH the fall issue of CM magazine we will include updates on ACMO 2000 certifications awarded to companies that have successfully completed the certification process as well as the required compliance audits that have been completed by ACMO 2000 companies. The Condominium Management Standards Council administers the ACMO 2000 program. Its members include Chris Jaglowitz, chair, Hitesh Doshi, vice-chair and members Chris Antipas RCM, ACCl, Stephen Chesney CA, Ernie Nyitrai, Bill Thompson RCM, ACCl and Saul York. The independent auditor of the ACMO 2000 program is BSI Management Systems Canada Inc.

ACMO 2000 is a certification program that promotes superior quality management service within a framework of standardized operational processes.

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The Renter's Guide

A few years ago, a son of one of my friends attended a university out of town. He rented an apartment and entered into a one year lease. He then decided, near the end of the lease that he wanted to move somewhere else. He advised the management company on his intentions, as it was required, that he would not be renewing his lease.

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So you're in a seat at your condominium's Annual General Meeting and you're staring at an auditor with a microphone.
You're trying to listen to him attentively as he appears to be providing you and your fellow unit owners with information about your building's financial status.

Problem is, you don't really know what the heck he's talking about - and you're not alone. This, unfortunately, has been the case for many condo owners for far too long.

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