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Weak condo market in downtown Toronto leads to dip in rental rates, increased vacancy
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Toronto Star
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Repair or Replace? A Property Manager's Guide to Aging Fire Alarm Panels
Aging fire panels force repair or replacement decisions before failure hits.

Stratastic Inc.
Jul 214 min read


CAN/ULC S1001: The Integrated Testing Requirement Most Property Managers Haven't Heard Of
S1001 testing rules highlight gaps between inspections and real system performance.

Stratastic Inc.
Jul 163 min read


The Free Fire Safety Walk-Around: A Checklist for Self-Managed Condo Boards
A simple walk-through checklist helps condo boards catch fire safety issues early.

Stratastic Inc.
Jul 163 min read


What Actually Changed in the 2026 Ontario Fire Code (And Why)
Fire code changes bring new safety rules, testing standards, and enforcement measures.

Stratastic Inc.
Jul 143 min read


Self-Managed Condo Boards: What Goes Wrong and How Small Condominium Corporations Can Avoid Common Mistakes
Learn the most common challenges self-managed condo boards face. From financial management and maintenance planning to communication and legal compliance and discover practical strategies to build a stronger, more successful community.

Stratastic Inc.
Jun 236 min read


Understanding Condo Management Costs: A Guide for Self-Managed Condominium Corporations
Managing a condominium corporation involves more than collecting fees and paying bills. Learn the true costs of self-management and how small condo boards can protect their finances while maintaining a successful community.

Stratastic Inc.
Jun 164 min read


Effective Board Meetings in Self-Managed Condos: Roles, Responsibilities, and Best Practices
Learn how to run productive and compliant condo board meetings in a self-managed condominium. This practical guide covers meeting notices, agendas, quorum, meeting formats, minutes, and governance best practices for volunteer directors.

Stratastic Inc.
Jun 94 min read


Board vs. Owner: Who Has the Say in Modifying Common Elements
Thinking about upgrading a common area or making changes to your balcony, patio, or shared property? Learn how Ontario’s Condominium Act regulates common element modifications and what boards and owners need to know before starting a project.

Stratastic
Jun 44 min read


Condo Records Retention Guide for Self-Managed Condos
Condominium records are essential for transparency, compliance, and effective governance. Learn which condo records must be retained, how long to keep them, and best practices for managing records in a self-managed condominium.

Stratastic Inc.
Jun 25 min read
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