Imperial Propertieshttps://www.imperialproperties.caWinnipeg Condo Fees and Reserve Fund Trends: Insights from the 2025 Condominium Benchmark Report2026-03-08 03:41:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/winnipeg-condo-fees-and-reserve-fund-trends-insights-from-the-2025-condominium-benchmark-reportWinnipeg Condominium Fees Are Rising: Here’s What Board Members Should Actually Be Asking2026-02-25 03:56:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/winnipeg-condominium-fees-are-rising-here-s-what-board-members-should-actually-be-askingTechnology Should Support Property Managers, Not Replace Them2026-01-12 21:34:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/technology-should-support-property-managers-not-replace-themAnnual Risks and Responsibilities for Condominium Board Members2025-10-30 21:16:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/annual-risks-and-responsibilities-for-condominium-board-membersHiring a Property Manager in Winnipeg: Verify Licensing Before You Sign2025-09-13 19:36:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/hiring-a-property-manager-in-winnipeg-verify-licensingAI Meets Condominium Governance: Imperial Properties Leads the Way in Winnipeg2025-08-30 22:15:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/ai-meets-condominium-governance-imperial-properties-leads-the-way-in-winnipegCondo Investment Strategies: Maximizing Returns in Winnipeg’s Real Estate Market2025-03-03 21:23:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/condo-investment-strategies-maximizing-returns-in-winnipeg-s-real-estate-marketUnderstanding the Basics of Condominium Finances in Manitoba2025-01-09 10:54:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/understanding-the-basics-of-condominium-finances-in-manitobaWhy Winnipeg Condominium Corporations Should Join the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI), Manitoba Chapter2024-10-12 20:40:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/why-winnipeg-condominium-corporations-should-join-the-canadian-condominium-institute-cci-manitoba-chapterWhy Provincial Regulation of Reserve Fund Balances and Contributions is Essential for Manitoba Condominiums2024-07-24 20:52:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/why-provincial-regulation-of-reserve-fund-balances-and-contributions-is-essential-for-manitoba-condominiumsDiscover the importance of provincial regulation for reserve fund balances and contributions in Manitoba condominiums.The Fiduciary Duty of Condominium Boards: Ensuring Financial Health through Liens for Unpaid Fees2024-05-24 10:03:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/the-fiduciary-duty-of-condominium-boards-ensuring-financial-health-through-liens-for-unpaid-feesFailure to act in accordance with these laws can result in legal liabilities for the board members themselves.Smooth Transition: Switching Condo Property Management Companies2024-04-20 21:07:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/smooth-transition-switching-condo-property-management-companiesIdentifying Winter Damage: A Guide for Condominium Communities2024-03-09 12:11:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/identifying-winter-damage-a-guide-for-condominium-communitiesSelecting the Ideal Property Management Company for Your Winnipeg Condominium Community2024-01-16 22:12:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/selecting-the-ideal-property-management-company-for-your-winnipeg-condominium-communityWhat Are Balance Sheets, and Why Are They So Important?2023-07-25 21:07:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/what-are-balance-sheets-and-why-are-they-so-importantRecruiting Effective Members for Your Condo Board2023-06-13 09:50:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/recruiting-effective-members-for-your-condo-boardImportance of Reserve Fund Contributions2023-04-07 22:32:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/importance-of-reserve-fund-contributionsThe Secret to Being the Smartest Member on Your Condo Corporation Board2023-02-14 21:43:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/the-secret-to-being-the-smartest-member-on-your-condo-corporation-boardWhat’s the Difference Between Maintenance, Repairs and Capital Improvements?2022-12-06 21:39:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/what-s-the-difference-between-maintenance-repairs-and-capital-improvementsMake Condo Community Maintenance Easier with These Tips2022-10-20 13:23:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/make-condo-community-maintenance-easier-with-these-tipsHow Should Condo Boards Approach Noise Complaints?2022-08-14 22:16:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/how-should-condo-boards-approach-noise-complaintsIs Your Condo Board Dysfunctional?2022-05-04 10:03:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/is-your-condo-board-dysfunctionalCondos Are Set to Encounter Reserve Fund Shortfalls — and Here’s Why Boards Need to Take Action2022-04-01 02:26:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/condos-are-set-to-encounter-reserve-fund-shortfalls-and-here-s-why-boards-need-to-take-actionDo I Actually Need Condo Owners Insurance?2022-03-02 13:16:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/do-i-actually-need-condo-owners-insuranceServing on Your Board of Directors? Here Are Conflicts of Interest to Watch Out For2022-02-02 21:43:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/serving-on-your-board-of-directors-here-are-conflicts-of-interest-to-watch-out-forBest Practices for Condominium Board Communication2022-01-17 15:06:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/best-practices-for-condominium-board-communicationCan Your Condo Board Ban Smoking?2021-12-13 10:56:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/can-your-condo-board-ban-smokingDon’t Forget to Incorporate These Items Into Your Condo Board’s Budget2021-12-01 22:40:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/don-t-forget-to-incorporate-these-items-into-your-condo-board-s-budgetHow to Have More Efficient Condo Board Meetings2021-10-14 09:23:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/how-to-have-more-efficient-condo-board-meetingsHow Your Condo Board Can Attract and Engage Millennials2021-06-30 10:49:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/how-your-condo-board-can-attract-and-engage-millennialsCommon Myths About Condo Property Management2021-06-15 09:30:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/common-myths-about-condo-property-managementCan Condo Owners Challenge Assessments?2021-04-26 22:22:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/can-condo-owners-challenge-assessmentsIn addition to charging regular monthly fees, a condominium's board of directors may occasionally make the decision to levy a special assessment.Avoiding the Common Pitfalls of New Condo Board Members2021-04-16 23:28:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/avoiding-the-common-pitfalls-of-new-condo-board-membersBoards of directors for condominium corporations are made up of volunteers-ordinary residents who are often encountering board membership for the first time.Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities of Condominium Board Members2021-03-26 10:40:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/fiduciary-duties-and-responsibilities-of-condominium-board-membersInvolvement in your community's Condominium Corporation is a rewarding way to stay active in and support the standards of your development.Condo Fees and What They Cover2021-02-15 09:59:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/condo-fees-and-what-they-coverOne of the most important duties a condominium corporation executes is collecting and allocating common element (Condo) fees.Board Meeting Basics for Condominium Board Members2021-01-15 09:47:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/board-meeting-basics-for-condominium-board-membersMeetings are probably not your favorite thing. You do enough of them at work, so do you really want to do them when you come home, too?Condominium Budget Season Is Approaching2020-11-11 09:53:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/condominium-budget-season-is-approachingThe end of the fiscal year means it's time for condominium corporations to pass a budget for the next year.Going virtual with your condominium corporation board2020-04-01 00:00:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/going-virtual-with-your-condominium-corporation-boardTips to Avoid Conflicts of Interest in Your Condominium Corporation2019-12-16 13:02:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/tips-to-avoid-conflicts-of-interest-in-your-condominium-corporationServing on a condominium corporation board of directors can be an exciting job that imbues you with a sense of personal responsibility—after all, you're taking an interest in how the corporation fares while you're on the board—but it's important to be aware of potential conflicts of interest, and to handle them as openly and above board as possible.Whose Responsibility Are Bed Bugs in a Condominium Community?2018-02-01 00:00:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/whose-responsibility-are-bed-bugs-in-a-condominium-communityAnyone who has had them knows: bed bugs are just the worst. They can spread rapidly and destroy people's property with ease. If you don't deal with them quickly, they're likely to become a plague.Condo Insurance vs. Unit Insurance2017-09-15 00:00:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/condo-insurance-vs-unit-insuranceIt's essential to know the difference between condo insurance and unit insurance. It turns out that both are necessary for owners and condominium corporations to avoid incurring significant costs in the event that damages should occur.10 Ways Your Condominium Corporation Can Save Money2017-07-03 00:00:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/10-ways-your-condominium-corporation-can-save-moneyIn today's economy, everyone is looking to save money-and that includes your condominium corporation.Handling Annual CAM Reconciliation at Your Commercial Property2017-05-26 00:00:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/handling-annual-cam-reconciliation-at-your-commercial-propertyCommon area maintenance charges, or CAM charges, are a routine aspect of commercial property maintenance and expenditure management.Why All Condominium Board Members Should Sign a Directors' Code of Ethics2015-07-07 00:00:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/why-all-condominium-board-members-should-sign-a-directors-code-of-ethicsWhile the adoption of a code of ethics is commonplace among condominium boards, many of the members who are asked to sign them may wonder whether it really makes a difference in their own behavior and actions, or in those of their fellow board members.The Key Roles of Board Members at Condominium Properties2014-12-31 00:00:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/the-key-roles-of-board-members-at-condominium-propertiesCondominium boards are comprised of residents who volunteer to take active responsibility for what happens within their community. However, many residents and even new board members are not exactly sure of what the board and its members and officers do. Typically, there are four officers and an odd number of board members whose responsibilities vary slightly.Dealing with Water Damage at Your Condominium Property2014-09-24 00:00:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/dealing-with-water-damage-at-your-condominium-propertyDamage caused by water may easily become one of the biggest expenses you could face as a condominium owner.The Role of the Manager at a Condominium Property2014-03-19 00:00:00https://www.imperialproperties.ca/articles/the-role-of-the-manager-at-a-condominium-propertyMost condominium boards decide to hire a professional, licensed property manager or management company to help take care of day-to-day tasks. To avoid confusion and unnecessary frustration, it's important to understand what property managers' duties are and what they can be expected to handle.