Before winter arrives, condo boards should look beyond the draft budget and review the costs, contracts, insurance, utilities, and reserve funding that could affect the year ahead.

In condo communities, one of the most common sources of confusion, and sometimes frustration, is figuring out who is responsible for repairs and maintenance. The answer can be found in the condo’s repair responsibility table, a document often part of the condo declaration. This table outlines whether the condo corporation or the unit owner is responsible for various types of repairs, ranging from basic upkeep to more complex maintenance tasks. In this post, we’ll explore wha

Vendor fraud does not always look like outright theft. Weak competition, undisclosed conflicts, and long standing vendor relationships can quietly cost condo corporations thousands.

Identical condo repairs can have very different costs. Site conditions, access, location, contractor availability, timing, and coordination all influence the final price.

Early warning signs in parking garages can help condo boards avoid major repair costs.

Weak oversight of maintenance contracts can quietly cost condo boards over time.

Quick approvals by email can lead to unexpected costs for condo boards.

Consultants hold major power over payments and decisions in condo construction projects.

A four-point checklist helps condo boards avoid common contract mistakes.

CCDC2 contracts set the rules for major condo construction projects.

Higher fines and stricter enforcement raise the stakes for self-managed condo boards.

A simple walk-through checklist helps condo boards catch fire safety issues early.

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