#WeSpeakCondo

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#WeSpeakCondo is a podcast powered by City Sites Property Management Inc., created to educate, inform, and support condominium communities through honest conversations about condo management, communication, maintenance, finance, governance, and the everyday challenges that boards, residents, and property managers face. Our slogan is simple: Hospitality Inspired Condominium Management. At City Sites, we believe the foundation of effective condominium management comes down to three key pillars: outstanding communication between management, residents, and the Board; strong financial control over the corporation’s expenses; and diligent maintenance of mechanical, structural, and life safety equipment. Through #WeSpeakCondo, we bring expert insights, practical advice, and real conversations to help condo communities run more smoothly, safely, and successfully. Subscribe for conversations that help boards, residents, and managers better understand condominium living and management. 🔔

  1. 1 MAY

    What Condo Boards Need To Know About Fire Code Compliance in 2026

    #WeSpeakCondo is back after eight years. In this relaunch episode, Nicholas speaks with Sam Soltani, Founder and President of The Trace Group, about the Ontario Fire Code changes condo managers and boards need to understand going into 2026. They discuss carbon monoxide detection, fire alarm inspections, smoke control testing, fire safety plans, fire watch obligations, record keeping, fire panel repair versus replacement, and the growing responsibility condo corporations have when it comes to life safety compliance. Sam also shares practical advice on how condo boards can use engineers, audits, and proactive maintenance planning to avoid costly surprises and better protect their buildings. A must-listen for condo managers, board members, property managers, engineers, and anyone involved in Ontario condominium operations. In this episode, we cover: New Ontario Fire Code changes affecting condos Carbon monoxide detection requirements in hallways Fire alarm inspection and record-keeping standards CAN/ULC S536, S537, and S1001 requirements Smoke control testing and fire safety plan updates Fire watch responsibilities and risks Fire alarm panel repair vs. replacement Condo board and management liability Why engineering assessments matter before major projects How proactive HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire maintenance can save condo corporations money Guest: Sam Soltani Company: The Trace Group Websites: traceconsultinggroup.com Contact: ⁠info@traceconsultinggroup.com⁠ Subscribe to #WeSpeakCondo for practical conversations about condo management, governance, compliance, maintenance, and the issues that matter most to condominium communities.

    58 min
  2. Condos & COVID-19

    04/04/2020

    Condos & COVID-19

    #WeSpeakCondo resumes with special guest Carol Dirks, Partner at Fogler Rubinoff’s Condo Law Group. Carol Dirks has been practicing condominium law and litigation for more than 25 years and joins us to discuss what condominium boards and managers are adapting to COVID-19. Our discussion includes recreational facilities, condominium liens and collections, board and community meetings under quarantine and financial concerns for condominiums during the pandemic. You can reach Carol Dirks by contacting her at: http://foglers.com/expertise-and-industry/see-practice-areas/commercial-real-estate/lawyers/carol-a-dirks

    1hr 5min
  3. Board Meeting Minutes with Noah Maislin and Marko Lindhe

    24/05/2019

    Board Meeting Minutes with Noah Maislin and Marko Lindhe

    Special Guests: Noah Maislin & Marko Lindhe of Minutes Solutions Minutes Solutions Inc. is an experienced, professional third-party minute taking company specializing in transcribing comprehensive meeting minutes, allowing board members to focus on the tasks at hand. Founded in 2014, Minutes Solutions continues to grow and has a fundamental understanding of what goes (and doesn’t go) into a quality set of minutes. Since inception, Minutes Solutions has maintained an integral focus in minute taking and now offers additional services including virtual minute taking, audio recorded minutes, and a phone-based application that streamlines the process. For all your questions and inquiries please contact: info@minutessolutions.com 1 888 570 1149 Website: www.minutessolutions.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minutes-solutions-6a3426b1/

    1 hr
  4. The CAO and CMRAO with Armand Conant

    22/04/2019

    The CAO and CMRAO with Armand Conant

    We’re back! After a temporary hiatus #WeSpeakCondo returns with condominium lawyer Armand Conant to discuss the Condominium Authority of Ontario (“CAO”) and the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (“CMRAO”). These two separate governing bodies were recently established by the Province to oversee condominium corporations and condominium managers. We discuss why the Province made sweeping reforms to the Condominium Act, 1998 as well as the function of the CAO & CMRAO and how these government institutions impact condominium owners, managers and boards of directors. Armand heads up the Condominium Law Group at Shibley Righton LLP and represents numerous condominium corporations of all types across Ontario. He is a Past-President of the Canadian Condominium Institute (Toronto), where he also serves on its Board of Directors and is Chair of the joint ACMO and CCI (Toronto) Legislative Committee, which prepared and submitted an extensive legislative brief to the Ontario government with recommendations for changes to the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”). Armand has been on all the government committees involved in the reform of the Act and was one of 11 people appointed to the government's Expert Panel that conducted the final analysis of the Act. Armand has also been appointed as one of the four founding/first Directors of the newly created Condominium Authority of Ontario. Armand is a recipient of the ACMO Special Recognition Award which is presented to recognize an individual for special achievements and services that have positively impacted the condominium industry in Ontario. He is also a past recipient of ACMO's President's Award and the Associate Member of the Year Award. http://www.shibleyrighton.com/Lawyers/Lawyers_List/~183_Armand%20G.R.%20Conant

    1hr 23min
  5. Cannabis in Condos – What you need to know

    15/08/2018

    Cannabis in Condos – What you need to know

    Condominium Boards and Owners throughout the GTA are rushing to figure out how to respond to the legalization of marijuana. The law will permit residents to consume cannabis recreationally and grow up to four plants inside their homes. How does this affect condos you ask? What happens when the smoke from your neighbour’s cannabis creeps into your home? Should Boards be worried that their neighbours may attract undesirable visitors to their building now that cultivation of marijuana will become legal? How should Condominium Boards respond to complaints and enforce rules when it comes to marijuana in condos? We’re joined by Shawn Pulver, a condominium lawyer and litigation partner at Macdonald Sager Manis, LLP. Shawn has a thriving condominium corporation practice and advises condominium boards and owners on condominium governance issues relating to the Ontario Condominium Act. Shawn also has significant experience advising clients on the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act and dispu

    1hr 1min
  6. Condo Insurance isn’t THAT bad is it!?

    25/07/2018

    Condo Insurance isn’t THAT bad is it!?

    Have you ever been faced with a nasty insurance claim at your condo? Did your upstairs neighbor flood your home forcing you to relocate for a few weeks? You might have been hit with a surprising repair bill for damage to a neighbour’s suite. Perhaps you’ve been issued a special assessment. Did you know that insurance is there to help you cover these costs? Owners and Boards are faced with the daunting task of decrypting complex insurance policies and claims procedures in condominiums. Insurance for condos is vastly different than insurance for freehold homes or automobiles. In this episode, we’re joined by Tom Gallinger, the Vice President of Atrens-Counsel Insurance Brokers - part of Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited. Atrens-Counsel is arguable the leading insurance broker specializing in condominium insurance in Ontario. For years, Tom has worked with Property Managers, Boards and Owners to help manage their insurance responsibilities.

    1hr 26min
  7. Learn how to communicate with Property Managers, Boards of Directors and Residents in a tech savvy condominium

    11/05/2018

    Learn how to communicate with Property Managers, Boards of Directors and Residents in a tech savvy condominium

    Have you ever tried to get in touch with a Property Manager to rent a party room, book an elevator or just ask a general question about your condo? What happens when the Property Manager isn’t in the office? Doesn’t answer their emails? Doesn’t return your calls? In today’s modern and tech-savvy world, you can order food to your home or get a ride to the airport all by the click of a button. Now more than ever, lighting fast communication is the expectation. In this episode, we’re joined by Ryan Grossman, the co-founder of Condo Communities. Ryan’s software program helps condominiums across the globe improve their communication skills. For more info visit: http://condocommunities.com/

    45 min
  8. AGMs, Elections & Board Disputes. Learn how YOUR condo runs NOW!!

    21/03/2018

    AGMs, Elections & Board Disputes. Learn how YOUR condo runs NOW!!

    Have you ever wondered how to become a Director? Have you ever asked yourself who is qualified to be a member of the Board? What about how you can contact your Board of Directors and speak with them directly about your concerns in a condo? We answer these questions and much more on Episode 7 of #WeSpeakCondo. We are joined by Marc Bhalla a Chartered Mediator with Condo Mediators. www.codomediators. ca Marc Bhalla is a mediator and arbitrator who focuses his practice on what he knows inside and out –condominiums. Marc appreciates the nuances of condominium conflict management, including the unique restrictions surrounding how they can be addressed and the difficulties posed by forced ongoing relationships between people experiencing issues with one another. Marc holds the Chartered Mediator (C.Med) designation of the ADR Institute of Canada, the most senior designation available to practicing mediators in Canada. He offers dispute resolution services both online and in person and is d

    1hr 10min
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#WeSpeakCondo is a podcast powered by City Sites Property Management Inc., created to educate, inform, and support condominium communities through honest conversations about condo management, communication, maintenance, finance, governance, and the everyday challenges that boards, residents, and property managers face. Our slogan is simple: Hospitality Inspired Condominium Management. At City Sites, we believe the foundation of effective condominium management comes down to three key pillars: outstanding communication between management, residents, and the Board; strong financial control over the corporation’s expenses; and diligent maintenance of mechanical, structural, and life safety equipment. Through #WeSpeakCondo, we bring expert insights, practical advice, and real conversations to help condo communities run more smoothly, safely, and successfully. Subscribe for conversations that help boards, residents, and managers better understand condominium living and management. 🔔

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