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Strata & Property Management10 min read
How Technology Helps Property Managers Streamline Maintenance Operations
Property managers juggling multiple buildings, dozens of vendors, and hundreds of maintenance tasks need systems, not spreadsheets. This guide covers how maintenance technology solves the most common operational pain points and what to look for in a property management maintenance platform.
Strata & Property Management13 min read
The Complete Strata Common Area Maintenance Checklist for BC Buildings
Common areas define a strata building's first impression, property value, and livability. This comprehensive checklist covers every common area maintenance task organized by frequency and area, so strata councils and property managers can ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Strata & Property Management12 min read
Managing Contractors for Strata Properties: Best Practices That Protect Your Building
Poor contractor management is one of the most common sources of budget overruns, maintenance failures, and owner complaints in strata buildings. This guide covers the entire contractor lifecycle from RFPs to quality control, with practical templates and processes strata councils can implement immediately.
Strata & Property Management11 min read
How Strata Councils Should Budget for Building Maintenance in BC
Strata councils face the constant challenge of balancing maintenance needs against owner expectations for low fees. This guide breaks down reserve fund planning, depreciation report usage, and practical prioritization strategies that keep buildings in good condition without triggering special levies.
Strata & Property Management10 min read
Choosing a Maintenance Provider for Your Strata: The Complete Evaluation Checklist
Choosing the wrong maintenance provider costs strata corporations more than just money - it costs time, trust, and building condition. This checklist covers every factor a strata council should evaluate before signing a maintenance contract, from insurance and references to SLAs and transition planning.
Strata & Property Management11 min read
How Property Managers Can Streamline Maintenance Across Multiple Properties
Managing maintenance across a portfolio of properties is one of the biggest operational challenges in property management. This guide covers centralized vs decentralized maintenance models, vendor consolidation strategies, and how to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
Strata & Property Management10 min read
Strata Maintenance Budget Planning: A Practical Guide for Councils
A strata maintenance budget that is too lean leads to deferred maintenance and special levies. One that is bloated wastes owners' money. This guide walks strata councils through the practical steps of building a maintenance budget that protects the building without overspending.
Strata & Property Management11 min read
Strata Maintenance Responsibilities in BC: What Your Council Must Know
Strata councils in British Columbia carry significant legal obligations for building maintenance. This guide breaks down what the Strata Property Act requires, how common and limited common property maintenance differs, and how councils can protect their corporations from costly liability.