Condominium board members usually discover that balancing their neighbours’ wants and needs with fiscal responsibility can be overwhelming. Few condo board members draw a stipend, and those who do get some payment find it’s simply not worth the time or stress. If you are a volunteer or underpaid board member, it may be in your […]
Category: Client Education
Halloween Condo Safety Tips
Just a few safety tips for tonight from Larlyn Property Management: • Leave outdoor condo lights on from October 30th for Devil’s Night and October 31st for Halloween festivities. This will assist in the safety of the children trick-or-treating within the complex but also help derail any vandals or pranksters looking to create mischief on […]
Electric Vehicles in Condos- Ontario
Electric car charging in multi-unit residential buildings will be in high demand in the near future. Condo boards and property management companies that are prepared will stay ahead of the curve and attract EV drivers as tenants and owners. Installing charging in condos can present unique challenges but planning and proper placement will eliminate risks […]
Cannabis & Condos in Ontario
This is certainly a HOT topic in the news! Once Ontario’s Cannabis Act 2017 is in force, it will allow condominium occupants, aged 19 years and older, to: • use recreational cannabis in their unit or on common element space; • grow up to four plants for recreational use per residence/unit (not per occupant).Condo owners […]
10 Fall Condo Social Events
One of the great benefits of living in a condo residence is the socializing aspect that forges a great sense of community and belonging. Below are a few ideas for holding simple social events this fall. Getting involved is always a rewarding experience and a chance to form new friendships. 1. Scarecrow Harvest Picnic -BBQ […]
Is Condo Living Right for Me?
Condo living includes a wide variety of unit types: low and high-rise buildings, freestanding houses, townhouses, triplexes, and mixed-use buildings featuring condos above commercial units or offices. In a condo, you own the unit but share ownership in the land, building, and common area. You share in the costs of these areas (condo fees) with […]
ONTARIO ELECTION – Candidates Rights to Campaign
Ontario is in the midst of municipal elections to be held on October 22, 2018. There have been a number of changes to the Municipal Elections Act that impact landlords, condominium corporations and co-operative housing. Campaign provisions have been clarified to allow candidates to access apartment buildings, condominiums, non-profit housing co-ops or gated communities from […]
Breaking Down Ontario Condo Act Changes
Check out Larlyn’s latest E-Book in partnership with Denise Lash Condo Law […]
Why Larlyn?
Learn why Larlyn is the right choice for you in this short video. […]
Fort McMurray Fire Update
Update regarding insurance FAQ’s for Fort McMurray Fire. […]