I outlined the benefits to a Depreciation Report (30-year plan) in this previous post. Despite all the stellar reasons for having a 30 year maintenance plan, some Strata Corporations are firmly attached to the Ostrich + Sand approach. I used to own ...

To best enjoy the freedom and convenience of your condo lifestyle means being comfortable with your building’s current condition as well as the scale, schedule, and financing of upcoming work. Getting hit by a surprise special assessment (read about ...

Remember to check your mail… Following the holidays is the equally popular season of annual property assessments! I’ve fielded some questions about the assessments and read much inaccurate online information so here’s a blog post. Below is part ...

A beautiful part of condo living is that we have a Strata Council that looks after common components. When we go on vacation, we simply lock our door and forget about it. While away, we won’t receive an email ...

Last updated March 9, 2020 Your Strata Corporation, the legal entity for your building, is required to carry insurance on the overall building. Your homeowner insurance must complement that insurance. Strata insurance: common building components; original items installed by the developer in ...