The anticipation is almost too much. It must mean that we’ve finally done it. We’ve reached the end of 2023.
But before we say “hello” to 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect as a Chapter on all our accomplishments this past year!
The Annual Golf Tournament
We had a great tourn-out at this year’s Golf Tournament! Thank you to all who came to play out in the hot sun and share such memorable experiences together.
The Annual Condominium Conference
Attendees at this year’s conference got to enjoy our SOLD-OUT exhibitor booths, as well as attend our CMRAO-approved sessions. Of course, who could forget that we set the whole event off with our Property Manager’s Pre-Conference Shindig. S’mores, curling, and live music, what more could we ask for?
The Legal Panel
Arguably the most anticipated event in the CCI Grand River Chapter. The Legal Panel allows chapter members and the Grand River community to learn more about what is happening on the legal side of the condominium community.
… And all our other events!
Launching CCI Grand River Chapter’s participation in the CCI Condominium Director Certificate Program gave opportunities to new and seasoned directors to either learn, or brush up on their skills and knowledge of their role. We had networking events for our professional partners, and for our community as a whole, and we look forward to continuing to grow as a Chapter.
Cheers to the new year!
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When you’ve got a board of directors as impressive as ours, you’ll want to take the time to give each member the attention they deserve.
Let’s jump in right where we left off!
David Outa
David Outa, BA, CIP, CRM. is a commercial Account Executive at Cowan Insurance Group. David has over 16 years’ experience in commercial and residential insurance. He specializes in insurance for condominium corporations at Cowan. David is regularly involved with CCI through his presentations at educational seminars and has contributed to Condo News Articles. He is a past director of CCI-Golden Horsheshoe, where he was also a member of various committees.
Sara Hicks
Sara is one of the Vice-Presidents and co-owners of MF Property Management Ltd. She attended the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours and joined the MF team as a Property Manager in 2011. She obtained her RCM designation in 2013 and LCCI in 2021. She has been a part of the CCI Communication’s Committee for ten years and was elected to the CCI Grand River Chapter’s Board of Directors in 2023. In her spare time, Sara likes to spend time with her family, watch scary movies, read and go thrifting.
Chris Mendes
Christopher Mendes is an associate with SmithValeriote Law Firm LLP in the Condominium Law Practice Group. Chris has a B.A. (hons) in history and political science from the University of Waterloo, an M.A. in Political Studies from Queen’s University and completed his legal education with a J.D. from the University of Ottawa. Since his call to the Bar in 2018, Chris’ practice is strictly concerned with condominium law matters.
Shalon Chapman
Shalon is the manager of our Condo Team and focuses on Condominium Audits. She has over 10 years of experience specializing in condominiums. She’s passionate about condos and enjoys helping unit owners understand the complexities of condominiums while building relationships with the property managers and board members.
Shalon earned her diploma in Business Administration – Accounting from Conestoga College as well as a Bachelors in Business Administration from University of Windsor. She is incredibly organized and enjoys sharing her knowledge by training people. She has recently obtained her Leader of the Canadian Condominium Institute designation.
Her enthusiasm for condos has led her to her current role as Chair of the Canadian Condominium Institute – Grand River Chapter’s Communications Committee. Shalon has spoken at several conferences and seminars about the importance of Condominium finances.
Aside from work, she enjoys doing various crafts, caring for her fish and making time for her family.
Henry Jansen
Henry J. Jansen, P.Eng., ACCI, is the director of operations – GTA and Southern Ontario with Keller Engineering. He graduated from McMaster University in 1992 and earned his P.Eng. license in 1994. He has always been a design engineer helping to solve problems. Henry loves to help clients with their building needs and has developed a team of strong industry leaders to meet the demands of his condominium clients.
Ian Miller
Ian Miller is a building science engineer with a multitude of experience in the design, assessment, and repair of various buildings and building components. Ian is the Branch Operations Director and a Project Principal for Pretium Anderson’s Waterloo Region office, and the current President of the Ontario Building Envelope Council.
Natashia Houser
Natashia entered the condominium industry when she joined Wilson Blanchard in 2017, following over 20 years in the customer service industry. She achieved the RCM (Registered Condominium Manager) designation in 2020 after completing the educational components in 2019. Natashia is actively engaged in the training and supervision of new managers in the Waterloo Region office.
Stefan Nespoli
Stefan Nespoli is a leader in Edison’s Grand River office in addition to providing support to our team and clients across the GTA. He is driven to improve our built environment by developing solutions tailored to his individual clients’ needs and is passionate about making their lives easier in the process. Stefan began his career as a contractor and gained valuable experience on condominium, commercial, and hospital project sites in Toronto and Southwestern Ontario before finding his way to Building Restoration consulting and the Condominium industry over a decade ago.
His technical background combines the areas of Structural Restoration (parking garages, balconies, waterproofing), Building Envelope (Masonry, Window Systems, Heritage), and Capital Planning (Reserve Fund Studies and Performance Audits for Condominiums). With his breadth of experience, Stefan’s passion is working with Condominium Boards, Managers, and Owners to navigate the rough waters found at the intersection of Reserve Fund and Major Project Planning.
Knowing that our chapter is being led by such exemplary professionals across the Grand River area really does leave room to celebrate the new year!
Have a safe and happy holiday season!
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A chapter’s Board of Directors in the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) consists of a dedicated group of volunteer professionals in the condominium industry who are passionate and committed to making a stronger and more successful condominium community.
Each year, CCI chapters hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) where new board members are nominated and elected by chapter members.
So it should come as no shock to anyone that the Grand River Chapter’s Board of Directors is stacked with experienced and respected community members from Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Brantford.
Let’s take a moment to welcome the Board of Directors who will be leading the Grand River Chapter (GRC) into the new year!
Starting with our Past President, Brad Wells, who we’d like to thank for his hard work and dedication with the CCI-GRC Chapter, and wish him the best in 2024.
Brad Wells, Associa, Past President
Brad is the President of Wilson, Blanchard Management Inc. working in the Toronto, Waterloo, and Hamilton offices. He has been managing condominium corporations and commercial properties for over 18 years, achieving the RCM designation from ACMO and the RPA® designation from the BOMI. Brad is a member of the CMRAO Discipline and Discipline Appeals Committees. He has been a speaker at multiple CCI and ACMO events and courses and is an instructor for the ACMO RCM courses at Mohawk College. Brad is very involved in the condominium industry, participating as a Director on the Board of the CCI-GRC and as Chair of the CCI-GRC Education Committee while being actively involved with training and mentoring new Property Managers entering the profession.
Michelle Kelly, Robson Carpenter LLP, President
Well known in the industry, Michelle is a regular speaker at seminars and conferences. She also frequently leads lunch and learns and educates her clients on industry and best practices. Michelle values her relationships and ensures that her vast industry knowledge is shared with her clients and teammates.
Christine Merswolke is the President of LCM Property Services Inc., Waterloo Region’s leading Building Services Contractor. LCM specializes in working with condominium corporations, including their developers, property management and boards. In a challenging industry, Christine is the motivating force behind the 100+ people on her growing team. Providing consistently excellent client experiences is a matter of personal pride. As members of ISSA and CCI-GRC, Christine and the team at LCM stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
Stephanie Sutherland, Cohen Highley, Secretary
An active member of the condominium community in Ontario, Stephanie is involved in the CCI Golden Horseshoe, Grand River, and London chapters, and sits on various CCI committees as well as the Golden Horseshoe Board. She is a frequent speaker at CCI conferences, courses, and seminars and contributes articles to condominium publications including Condo News. Stephanie obtained the former ACCI (Associate of the Canadian Condominium Institute) designation in 2015, and was granted the ACCI’s replacement designation, the LCCI (Leader of the Canadian Condominium Institute), in 2022.
Lauren Sorbara, RLB LLP, Treasurer
Lauren is a born and raised Guelphite and a Manager at RLB Chartered Professional Accountants With almost a decade’s experience specializing in the condominium audit niche, she is dedicated to providing a knowledgeable and superior client experience. With more and more people in our community choosing to live in condominiums, it is important owners are educated on the nuances and unique nature of this lifestyle choice. Passionate about her client’s success, Lauren is always available to answer questions and provide practical advice on all Condominium matters, ranging from best practices and compliance with the Condominium Act and Regulations to more complex issues.
But wait, there’s more! Make sure you’re following the CCI Grand River Chapter to learn more about who is on your board of directors.
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Is your condominium having trouble obtaining quotations from contractors? Are you struggling to implement projects on time and on budget? Taking a few simple steps can make it easier to hire contractors on time and for the right price.
Be first in line: Most contractors give their best pricing to their first projects of the year. Consider requesting quotations in the fall for work the following summer.
Place your order on time: Depending on the project, some manufacturers are quoting significant lead times for materials/equipment, particularly for complex components. Ask your engineer how far in advance materials/equipment need to be ordered and factor this into your schedule.
Don’t forget your design: Don’t forget to consider your engineer’s time in your schedule. Most projects will take time to design before you are ready to obtain quotations.
Avoid peak season pricing: Many contractors who also work at schools/universities in the summer months will be very busy from April to September. Offering contractors flexibility with construction start dates may yield better pricing.
Be efficient: Group work so that the project is large enough to motivate qualified contractors to bid. Grouping work cuts down on administrative costs, saves you and your property manager time, and saves money.
Although unexpected projects can arise from time to time, most condominiums have the benefit of knowing when a project is going to occur well in advance. Take proactive steps to engage your engineer and plan your projects well in advance can save you money and time.
Ryan Dougherty, P.Eng. RJC Engineers www.rjc.ca
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When evaluating your winter service needs and starting the process of looking for a qualified service provider, it is increasingly important to be thorough in your search. Asking the right questions can help you to differentiate between a mediocre and an exceptional winter service provider. Here are five key questions to be asking in pursuit of a great service provider.
Is your winter service provider progressive? Progressive service providers are always looking for better ways to deliver service to their clients. This year’s salt shortage has service providers looking for new ways to reduce salt usage on sites by investing in new plows that offer greater ground contour resulting in a better road cleanup after plowing. This means that less salt needs to be used to melt the remaining snow after plowing. In recent years there have been significant improvements with ‘Live Edge’ or ‘Flex Edge’ plows whose cutting edge is made up of individual flexing sections 12 to 18 inches in length that contour to the road surface allowing better snow clean-up. As a result, substantially less salt is required to return conditions to bare pavement. While the savings in salt costs help cover the 30% increase in equipment costs, the true savings of less salt use on site are to condominium infrastructure such as concrete pavers, walkway and vegetation.
Is your service provider Smart about Salt certified? The Smart about Salt Council is a not-for-profit organization which offers training to improve winter salting practices and recognizes industry leaders through certification. Salt is an effective tool used to battle winter’s snow and ice. It does, however, have the potential to affect ground vegetation, sidewalks, roadways and urban infrastructure. Salt must be applied in the correct circumstances and at the correct amounts in order to maximize its effectiveness and lesson its harmful affects on the environment. A Smart about Salt service provider has invested in training and made a commitment to comply with industry standards to lesson the negative salts impacts on your infrastructure.
Does your service provider hold themselves and your service to a higher standard? Service providers who are serious about delivering a higher service standard use tools for continuous improvement. The SN 9001 Quality Management System, specifically for the snow and ice industry, is an example of such a tool. Some of the key elements of the SN 9001 process are:
· The pre-site inspection to look at existing damage and determine best locations to pile snow.
· Creation and “sign-off” of the snow map by the board or property manager.
· The post storm audit to note any deficiencies and constantly look for continuous improvement.
To maintain the standard, the certification is audited each year by third-party auditors. Although involving significant time and resources, the implementation of a Quality Management System demonstrates a commitment to high standards.
What is your contractor using to track the weather? There is no doubt that understanding winter weather is key to understanding how to react to winter conditions. Is your service provider relying only on free weather services available on smart phone or free websites? If they are, they are likely missing important details such as road surface temperature, precipitation type, cloud cover and dew point in their forecasts. Subscribing to alternative meteorological weather data services provides contractors greater insight to weather conditions that are unique to your location. For example, with rain on the way and a ground surface temperature of -3 degrees, black ice will form almost immediately. Many free weather services will likely report rain with no indications of the potentially dangerous situation present with the below zero ground temperatures. These different weather insights are key to determining when the conditions warrant a pre-salting or night patrol teams monitoring on site conditions. Being prepared is key to providing the appropriate service, timed correctly.
Are you informed about the type of service that is being performed at your property this winter? No great service is complete without good communication. Regular communication on upcoming weather events and the plans for tackling winter weather offer the peace of mind that your condominium is being well looked after.
Jonathan Scott Vice-President, Maintenance and Snow Gelderman Landscape Services www.gelderman.com
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Ah, September in Ontario. The nights begin to cool, the school buses are back on the roads, the condo visitor parking lot is full of unauthorized cars…
It is that time of year again! Students return and for condominiums with many student rentals, it can be a difficult period to navigate. The fall season does not have to be about the fall of order and rules in your complex, so keep reading on to find out more ways to handle “student season”.
Disorderly Students: Sweeping assumption?
Some condominiums have a high rate of student rentals, and with that can come a whole lot of headaches for residents as well as property managers. However, most of these students are not problems themselves; I was a student once and it is easy to be blissfully unaware of restrictions, especially when you are visiting a friend at their place (or milling around a house party). It comes down to the personality of the renter, not necessarily their age. Many are hard-working, independent, quiet, and often looking for a nice, safe, and accessible place to live. Do not assume off the bat that they have come to wreak havoc on your peaceful community. Sometimes owners are more difficult to deal with, so treat each issue on a case-by-case basis. I will pose a few concerns and offer some potential solutions, so you can go back to dreaming about the changing leaves and pumpkin spice lattes (or your other cozy drink of choice).
Resident Information
If you are renting out your unit, you must provide the management company (or board of directors, if there is no property manager) with your tenant’s information within 10 days of entering the lease. In a building, this can be a bit easier as the manager can obtain this when the resident asks for their names to be added to the buzzer, or they request a new fob, or rental of the party room. It can be much more difficult in a townhome, as there are not as many things to hold in exchange for their names and contact information. Perhaps it is a visitor parking pass, or when they reach out to you about a maintenance issue, but we ask directors and residents to be patient as we inquire about the new people in the corner unit. We are not asking because we are nosy; we are supposed to have this information!
Parking
If your condo has visitor parking, it is common for there to be rules surrounding the spaces, such as a rule that indicates that residents cannot park there at any time. If that rule exists, then it is ideal to have a system to enforce it, such as hiring a parking control monitoring company to write tickets to offenders or having a designated person onsite contact a company to ticket. Sometimes tickets are the only effective way to ensure action after reminders have been issued. If you are looking to rent your unit, please be sure to communicate the parking situation to potential renters. Do not tell them, for example, that they can park in visitors if that is against the rules, otherwise you may have your tenants sending parking tickets your way.
As property managers, we do not enjoy telling new residents that there is nowhere for their second vehicle (or third). If you will be having guests use parking, make sure you understand the process of parking in visitors, if it be displaying a pass or calling in to register your vehicle to avoid a ticket.
Noise
Students can get a bad rap; they are not all partiers who set up lawn chairs and beer pong on the front lawns and blast their music into the wee hours. However, these situations sometimes unfold anyways, especially when guests of theirs with little regard for your sleep schedule come onsite. Sometimes these incidents are one-offs and neighbours put up with it. Other times, it becomes a trend, and something must be done. In a townhome, the primary option is calling the police (not 911 for noise please) or City bylaw, depending on where you live. They will either be issued a notice or fine, and noise infraction tickets should certainly deter the party units (eventually they cut into your coffee or beer budget). In a building, sometimes the superintendent can investigate but they should bring matters such as these to the property manager afterwards. Managers can contact the owner and advise them that their tenants must abide by the condo rules and bylaws regarding noise. Neighbours have the right to the peaceful enjoyment of their homes.
Garbageand Tidiness
Some students are extremely neat and orderly, and things tend to go more smoothly when a parent owns the unit they are in, or someone else is checking in. Other times, porches are littered with junk, windows are lined with liquor bottles (otherwise known as trophies to some), windows or balconies may have a flag or a seasonal item that is way past its season. For many students, this is their first time away from home and they just don’t think about how these things look to an outsider. The mess is often unintentional and without malice. However, it will irk the residents who put time and care into their property, and several disheveled units can quickly give a property an unkept look. If you are a landlord, it is required for you to provide your tenants with the condo documents which often indicate the rules on window coverings, porch or balcony décor, waste storage, etc. It is also prudent that you or your unit manager check on the unit more than once a year to ensure it is in good shape. It is not the role of the property manager to do weekly checks on units and send constant reminders.
Final Tips
If you manage a building or complex with many student rentals, it is not a bad idea to distribute the rules/policies regularly, either on your electronic notice board or via a community website.
Sometimes an insert is included in the status certificate package summarizing the aspects that greatly impact tenants.
Some condos update their rules to be very specific to assist with enforcement (timelines to remove Christmas lights, what can be kept on porches, etc.).
Try to work with the owner of a problematic tenant before calling legal, as it is important to take steps to resolve the matter first.
The manager does not typically enter units so it is prudent to have someone check items that may be disregarded such as furnace filters, window A/C units, water softeners, shut-off valves, smoke detectors, bathtubs, toilets, etc.
If your condominium corporation has benefited from the temporary legislation that made it possible to hold all meetings virtually, then there is a deadline you should be made aware of.
By September 30th, 2022, the temporary legislative provisions that permitted corporations governed under the following are set to expire:
Business Corporations Act (OBCA),
Corporations Act (CA),
Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA),
Co-operative Corporations Act (CCA) and
Condominium Act, 1998 (Condo Act)
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (ONCONDO) is working on extending these provisions and will be updating the condominium community in the coming weeks.
Many of us have benefited from this legislation; from saving commuting times, to being generally more accessible. Condominium community members are standing by for an update on whether or not this will be extended.
How can you stay up to date? Ensure you are subscribed to a trusted condominium community news source, like CCI Grand River Chapter. Meanwhile, know that your voice matters, and share your thoughts when you can.
*UPDATE: The Government of Ontario extended the effective period of the temporary legislative provisions permitting condominium corporations to call and hold meetings virtually (as applicable and with certain restrictions and requirements, as discussed in our September 1, 2022 blog). The NEW EXPIRY DATE for these provisions which permit virtual meetings is September 30, 2023.
Maggie Matian Marketing Manager for CCI Grand River Chapter
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From food prices to gas prices, mortgage rates to rental rates, there isn’t a sector on this big blue rock that hasn’t been affected by the recent rise in inflation.
One place in the condominium industry that couldn’t be more true is construction cost.
What we’ve seen across the country are many condo corporations facing higher than anticipated costs for major repair and replacement projects. The current environment of higher prices for materials and labour not only affects the cost of major repairs and replacements in the near term, but this also affects budgeting for future construction costs in your Reserve Fund Study (“RFS”) funding plan.
Condo corporations that are tendering major projects today are typically seeing bids ranging from 25% to 100% higher than what was planned in their RFS. The cost for certain types of projects (roofing and windows for example) have increased in price more than others. What really matters to a condo corporation is how much a contractor is going to charge to do the same project a few years ago compared to what they charge today. Unless you’ve actually tendered the same project at 2 different times, this is impossible to know, but the best benchmark I have found is the Statistics Canada Residential Building Construction Price Index. Based on this index, the cost of residential building construction across Canada (based on results from eleven (11) major metropolitan areas) has increased by an average of 36% over a 2-year period from 2020 to 2022. The increase for construction prices in Toronto (the closest and most relevant to Grand River) was 44% over the same 2-year period. While this appears staggering, based on my recent experience, this is reflective of the reality of current construction costs.
What does this mean for a condo corporation?
Condo boards need to be more diligent than ever in evaluating their funding plan for near-term major work together with their long-term reserve funding plan. From a near-term perspective, once a condo board receives pricing for a major reserve fund project, the first check and balance is to compare the cost and timing to what is budgeted in the reserve fund study. A significant discrepancy in either the cost or timing can create a funding shortfall. Even if the corporation has enough funds in the Reserve Fund to cover the cost of the current project, depleting the fund for an early, unplanned, or over budget expense may leave the corporation short for another near-term project.
From a long-term perspective, condo boards should not underestimate the impact that higher construction costs are going to have on their RFS plan. The impact of a significant increase in the cost of all the future planned work can be dramatic. In very simple terms, if the cost of the planned work in the future has increased by 44%, shouldn’t a corporation expect to increase the amount they contribute to the reserve fund by 44%?
The reality in the current environment is that there is likely going to be a shortfall (compared to the original RFS budget) for condominium corporations completing major projects in the near-term, and there is going to be pressure to increase reserve fund contributions to save adequately for other projects over the long-term. Condo boards faced with current funding challenges are encouraged to update their RFS, even if it isn’t due for several years, in order to get the best grasp on the financial needs of the corporation.
I have a few recommendations for a board faced with a shortfall in the current environment:
1. Take the time to evaluate all your funding options. The right solution could be an increase in condo fees, a special assessment, a loan to the condo corporation, or some combination of those solutions. There are experienced reserve fund planners and lenders that can help you evaluate those options.
2. Communicate with your owners early and often. If you expect an issue may be on the horizon, tell your owners, and tell them what due diligence is being completed to find solutions or options. Keep the owners updated as you obtain more information and share whatever you can so that the process is as transparent as possible.
3. Engage the owners and empower them to be part of the solution. Condo boards considering a loan as a possible solution are often providing a loan as one potential option for homeowners. A borrowing bylaw can be presented to the owners as a choice between a loan or another alternative plan. Consider weighing out the pros and cons of multiple options and let the owners choose the best funding plan for the community.
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When you’re new to any industry, looking at the networking and membership options can be daunting. Where do you start? What resources are available to you?
This uncertainty may also apply to new condominium unit owners. Purchasing a condominium means investing in a community. New and recent condominium owners may not fully understand the ownership structure they’ve bought into, and may feel a little lost when it comes to navigating the different situations they find themselves in.
Whether financial, circumstantial, or understanding the legal framework of your condominium, there is a network with resources out there to support you and make your life a little easier: the Canadian Condominium Institute.
To sum it up better, read the below message from the current president of our Chapter, Michelle Kelly, on how she feels about the impact of CCI Grand River Chapter.
“CCI is a great way to stay current on the hot topics and issues faced by condominiums. The opportunity to speak with directors and owners and hear their perspectives is unparalleled. The blog and podcast are great quick hits with the educational events providing a more detailed discussion of the issues. The social events, like the golf tournament, are a great way to stay connected with other professionals serving condominiums in the area.”
One of the greatest benefits of owning a condominium, is the community. By joining a Canadian Condominium Institute chapter in your area, you’ll have access to industry experts, education, and support directly from your community.
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Join your Canadian Condominium Institute chapter today, and unlock your condo experience potential. Being a member means joining a trusted community of experts to help steer in the right direction.
Maggie Matian Marketing Manager for CCI Grand River Chapter
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This article will give you insight into how to prepare for this potential change in your condominium.
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