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Reserve fund requirements for Canadian condominiums and stratas

Condo Control

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

Condo Control

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. With so many expenses, its not hard to overspend and exceed the annual budget. But this year is different.

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Are Your Properties Compliant with Law and Code Enforcement

American Apartment Owners Association

The deadline for SB 326, which applies to condominiums and HOA-managed properties, has officially passed. Delays in compliance could lead to legal actions from homeowners, insurance complications, and costly emergency repairs. SB721 Deadline: January 1, 2026 Targets multifamily buildings with 3+ units not governed by an HOA.

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

Condo Control

Owners living in California can elect directors and amend governing documents using electronic secret ballots as of January 1, 2025. 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.

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HOA Insurance — What You Don’t Know, Can Hurt You!

Mem Property Management

The purchase and annual renewal of the Master Insurance policy for most homeowner associations (HOAs) is probably the quickest and least understood decision an HOA board makes each year say Martin H. IMPORTANT: Your insurance broker must review the CC&R for your association to understand the scope of the associations responsibility.

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Bill 30 could make condo living easier in Alberta

Condo Control

Alberta has tabled legislation that aims to improve governance in condominium communities. Amendments to Albertas Condominium Property Act Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal Conflict is inevitable in a condominium community. After that, costs will be covered by condominium owners.

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Condo and strata chargebacks

Condo Control

A condominium or strata may charge costs that it sustained because of an owner’s actions or omissions back to them through common expense fees. In Ontario, the Condominium Act explains when condo corporations can charge back costs to the common expenses of an owner. What are chargebacks? What costs can be charged back?