CCI Review - 2020/2021 - #4

CCI Review - 2020/2021 - #4

2020/2021-4

CCI Review Quarterly Condominium Newsletter

June 2021

Inside this issue

A Thank You ............................ .....2

Good New Story Replay ……………...4

Recognizing Members …..…………….5

Upcoming Events …..….………………..5

Chapter Communique ……..……...6 - 7

President ’ s Message For more than a year, we have been plunged into a new reality. I wouldn't categorize the change as easy, but I ’ m so proud of how we ’ ve all adapted, given the resources made available early on and constant changes since then. We aren ’ t quite where we need to be just yet, so we must continue in our current status to accommodate the needs and responsibilities of our corporations and the safety of all. It is going to take every single one of us to stop the spread of this virus and its variants. It's not yet time to ease up on precautions, we need to keep our families and our communities safe. There are lingering questions about the long - term health effects of the virus, the impact on livelihoods, as well as the psychological, social and economic effects in our population. Vigilance, guidelines from the public health units, and "shots in the arm" will hopefully take us to that finish line. Please review updated information on both sites listed below. If you are not yet vaccinated, you can visit the Middlesex London Health Unit for vaccine eligibility updates here. And for pharmacy vaccine locations closest to you, check here Something to keep in mind though, not everyone has confronted COVID - 19 in the same way. While you may have completed your vaccination process, there

Upcoming National Events ...... …..8

Events Recap ........................... …..9

Rising Costs in Insurance Premiums and Deductibles ………….………10 - 12 Items to Share with the Community …………………..……..13 - 14

A Journey with a Future. ………15 - 18

The Condominium Manager Hiring Process …………………………..…...19 - 23 Property Management vs Condominium Management..24 - 25 Boards, Managers, Owners, Landlords & Tenants …………….26 - 28 Q&A: AGMs One Year Into the Pandemic …………………………....29 - 30

Staying In Touch ……………………….31

Condominium Education ......... ...31

Advertisers .............................. …32

Social Media Connection …………..32

Next Newsletter Deadline

August 1

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We are so grateful to all the writers in this edition of our CCI Review. We hope the information herein is helpful to you and your community.

London & Area Chapter Board of Directors 2020/2021

You are always welcome to inspire us with any topic you have an interest in as it pertains to challenges that may arise in your community. Not a writer – no problem. We can locate an expert to respond to your challenge. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions with the Administrator at ccisw@cci - sw.on.ca. BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER... The information and opinions contained in this publication are brief summaries of complex topics provided by the authors. The Chapter is without liability whatsoever. Readers should always obtain expert advice on their specific situations. For membership and/or advertising information, visit our website or contact the Administrator directly. Advertisements in this publication do not reflect an endorsement by CCI of any company or product. Members are encouraged to compare rates and ask for

President Stefan Nespoli, B.A.Sc.,P. Eng

Past President Chris DiPietro, R.I.B. (Ont)

Vice President Jennifer Dickenson, BSc(Hons), RCM

Treasurer Michael Watson, CPA, CA, LPA

Secretary Kristi Sargeant-Kerr, LL.B.

Directors Jeffrey Bell, BA (Hons), B.Ed., LL.B. Tony DiPietro Séan Eglinton, ACCI Laura Gurr, J.D. Victoria Phillips, RCM Tricia Baratta, R.I.B. (Ont) Lisa Skirten, CIM

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1. Notice is given to the CCI - London & Area Chapter in writing to ccisw@cci - sw.on.ca; and 2. Proper credit is given as follows: • “ Reprinted from the CCI Review London & Area Chapter, [Year: Issue] All rights reserved ”, and;

Administrator Trish Kaplan, CCI (Hon’s)

National Representative Tony DiPietro

• Articles must be copied in their entirety.

Editor Trish Kaplan, CCI (Hon’s)

Newsletter Deadlines

Layout Design Jennifer Dickenson, BSc(Hons), RCM

The newsletter is quarterly. The issues are available online only; however, it would be a tremendous help if the contact person from member corporations would ensure that our Administrator is provided an updated Board of Directors ’ listing, along with their mailing particulars, whenever there is a change and certainly prior to each mailing—no later than the first day of August, November, March, and May (subject to change). Please email or write the Administrator with this information. You can cc your manager to let them know that you have carried out the task. Managers will be grateful for your assist. Please email/ write the Administrator with this information here. As well, if the contact person has changed on your Board do email the Administrator — please do not send address or contact person changes to the National Office of CCI or to the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) for the Condo- minium MANAGER (CM) magazine. The chapter provides the labels, addressed to the contact person, to a mailing service approximately 6 weeks prior to each mailing and they are responsible for the bulk mailings of the magazine to the members. We do not provide ACMO with our mailing lists.

Mailing Address London & Area Chapter P.O. Box 51022 1593 Adelaide Street N. London, ON N5X 4P9 Tel: 519-453-0672 Email: [email protected] Website:www.ccilondon.ca

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remains unchartered territory. For example, who within your circle of friends and family have followed your steps to this point? Cautious attention should continue for safety ’ s sake. We must be grateful for the amazing people who have accomplished so much to keep us going forward. Professionals and businesses have worked tirelessly by their counsel to duty and services to maintenance to assist with risk management. Many of them have incurred significant costs to provide safety while they carry out their duties. We thank them for their commitment. Boards and managers have continued to carry out the responsibilities safely even with these ever changing directives. We applaud those who have been so creative and even fearless as they tried new things and succeeded at doing so in such a positive manner. Leadership and education among CCI chapters and CCI - National have been very effective. We sincerely thank all of our CCI colleagues for the expertise and we thank the chapters for sharing resources that affect us all in the province. Praise is also due to all the condominium directors who took the time to Zoom - in to participate in the learning experiences that contribute so much to their communities. Volunteers are the backbone of our community in so many ways. They continue to be a valuable resource to all of us who have embraced the condominium lifestyle and benefit from their continued dedication. At this time of the year, the projects that many of us have had on our drawing boards since last year will get started. In normal times, weather might have been the only challenge in proceeding. This year we ’ ve additional complications to conquer over these next months, including a pandemic, contractor schedules and availability and cost of supplies. We wish you all, success, perseverance and

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