Cci-toronto - Cv+ Podcast, Winter 2015

CCI Toronto and condo director Ernie Nyitrai interviews property manager Murray Johnson about utilities in condominiums. They discuss measures to reduce costs, how to best address savings opportunities and how you can avoid the missteps many other condos have made in trying to manage this high cost for condos. Murray even sheds light on his approach to energy audits, something he had previously kept a trade secret! Podcast presenters, the Canadian Condominium Institute and its representatives will not be held liable in any respect whatsoever for any statement or advice presented herein. These audio presentations should not be relied upon as a professional opinion or as an authoritative or comprehensive answer in any case. Professional advice should be obtained after discussing all particulars applicable in the specific circumstances in order to obtain an opinion or report capable of absolving condominium directors from liability [under s. 37 (3) (b) of the Condominium Act, 1998]. Presenters’ views expressed

In the conclusion of this popular podcast, condominium arbitrator and mediator, Colm Brannigan, continues to discuss online dispute resolution with the editor of condovoice, Marc Bhalla, contemplating Bill 106 and Ontario's changing condominium legislative landscape as he looks ahead toward the embrace of technology in condominium conflict management. Podcast presenters, the Canadian Condominium Institute and its representatives will not be held liable in any respect whatsoever for any statement or advice presented herein. These audio presentations should not be relied upon as a professional opinion or as an authoritative or comprehensive answer in any case. Professional advice should be obtained after discussing all particulars applicable in the specific circumstances in order to obtain an opinion or report capable of absolving condominium directors from liability [under s. 37 (3) (b) of the Condominium Act, 1998]. Presenters’ views expressed are not necessarily those of the Canadian Condominium Institute.

The team that launched CCI Toronto's new FREE program for condo members of the chapter - a for directors, by directors grassroots initiative - sit down with Membership Committee Chair Vic Persaud to discuss the CondoSTRENGTH program. Marc Bhalla, Ernie Nyitrai, Josh Milgrom and Mo Killu provide further details about the three branches of the program - resources, networking and recognition - as well as explain the survey tool now available to help condominium Boards identify areas that they would like to improve upon, gain tools and strategies for improvement and then measure their success. Podcast presenters, the Canadian Condominium Institute and its representatives will not be held liable in any respect whatsoever for any statement or advice presented herein. These audio presentations should not be relied upon as a professional opinion or as an authoritative or comprehensive answer in any case. Professional advice should be obtained after discussing all particulars applicable in the specific circumstances