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Reserve fund requirements for Canadian condominiums and stratas

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Not only is it easy to get to, but condominium units were plentiful and very affordable. While there are some exceptions to reserve fund requirements, most condominiums are required to have studies completed by a professional at least once every 5 years. Florida has historically been considered an ideal state to purchase a winter home.

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5 ways for high rise condominiums to save money in 2025

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Densely populated high rise condominiums have always been budget conscious. Reduce administrative costs Administrative costs are any expenses incurred to maintain day-to-day operations of the condominium. Chatbots Chatbots can be installed on a condominiums website to answer basic questions from prospective buyers or residents.

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How to increase the annual budget while making your condominium more bike friendly

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Would you consider your condominium to be bike friendly? of bike amenity space into their new condominium. While management cant do anything to replace a bike once its gone, they can suggest ways for the condominium to minimize bike thefts. If youre not a cyclist, you may have not given this question much thought before.

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New 2025 condo and HOA laws for U.S. states

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Amendments were made in 2024, requiring condominiums with 25 or more units to have a website. HB 1203 makes it clear that HOAs need a website, just like condominium communities. Mandatory reserve fund requirements This news should not come as a surprise to any Florida condominium community. Recent U.S.

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Bill 30 could make condo living easier in Alberta

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Alberta has tabled legislation that aims to improve governance in condominium communities. Bill 30 , the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, would impact three different Acts: Condominium Property Act Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) Public Works Act (PWA) Developers and contractors would also benefit from this Act.

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The Investor’s Guide to Condominium Conversions

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What are condominium conversions? What is a Condominium Conversion? keep reading as we break down this concept and walk you through the process of getting involved in these projects. A…

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Email policies for condos and HOAs

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Download our free email policy In order to ensure email correspondence remains productive and useful, condominiums and HOAs should have an email or electronic communications policy in place. Can you imagine a board member trying to sift through and respond to 200 handwritten letters or notes each day?