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Understanding Condominium Insurance in Alberta
At Fort Management, we understand the unique challenges and responsibilities that come with owning a condominium in Alberta. From navigating the requirements of Alberta’s Condominium Property Act to ensuring your investment is properly protected, there’s a lot to consider. That’s why we’re here to guide you through the essentials of…
Beat Burnout as a Condo Board Member with this Simple Task Management System
Condo boards juggle a lot — maintenance, budgets, resident concerns, and unexpected emergencies. It’s easy for tasks to pile up, leaving you feeling stretched thin. But there’s a simple way to bring more clarity and calm to your workload: dividing your tasks into four clear categories. By sorting your to-dos…
The 5 Condo Financial Metrics That Will Make or Break Your Budget
Managing the finances of a condo board can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. By focusing on five critical KPIs, you can take control of your condo’s financial health and avoid costly surprises down the road. Metric #1: Expenses vs. Revenue: Is our condo corporation overspending? One of…
6 Essential Fall Condo Maintenance Tasks for Alberta Condos [Checklist]
A little extra care can go a long way in keeping your condo building safe and comfortable. Whether you’re working with a professional management team or handling things yourself, a proactive plan for fall condo maintenance can save you a lot of headaches down the road — especially here in…
Security Checklist for Condo Boards and Residents in Alberta
Even in safe communities, petty theft happens all through Alberta. Here are pro-active tips for condo boards and residents to make your community safer for everyone. Remember every small action adds up: closing doors behind you, keeping valuables out of sight, and getting to know your neighbours all help make…
How to NOT Drop the Ball: Building an Effective Follow-Up Routine for Condo Boards
Imagine this: It’s a bright Thursday evening, and your condo board meeting has just wrapped up. Everyone’s excited because a plan has been set to refurbish the beloved community playground — a project that’s close to everyone’s heart. Sam is in charge of getting quotes from contractors, and Jai has…
How to prepare for your Condo’s AGM in Alberta
Attending an Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the first time can be daunting, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the processes and the financial information presented. In fact, the majority of condo owners never attend their AGMs! It doesn’t have to be that way. AGMs are an important part of condo…
6 Tips to Choose the Right Contractors for your Condo
Regularly reviewing your contractor bidding and procurement process can bring you significant cost savings and reduce the admin time your Alberta condo board spends setting up contractors each year. It also helps make sure your condo gets the highest quality service. At Fort Management, being on top of the bid…
How to Run Condo Board Meetings Like a Pro: 7 Tips for Success
Condo Board members are volunteers. They dedicate their personal time because they care about their community, property value, and quality of life. We’re here to support them in running their condo community without all the hassle. That’s why it’s important to lead meetings effectively. Want to know our secrets to…
What Should You Look for in a Condo Manager?
What should you look for in a condo manager? When it’s time to renew, be sure you know what to shop for. Here are 5 things we recommend condo boards look for for when signing with a condo manager. 1. Responsive Property Management and Care Look for a condo manager…
How condo boards can build partnerships with trusted contractors
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” – Warren Buffet As a condo board, it’s important to have trusted partners you can work with. Keeping those relationships strong means you have people you can…
3 Keys to Long-Term Condo Health
Are you taking these simple steps to protect your condo’s value? ✔️ Stay on Top of Inspections Examining everything from structural elements to mechanical systems, condo managers can pinpoint potential problems early on. We help prevent small issues from snowballing into major repairs and extend the lifespan of critical assets….