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Reserve fund requirements for Canadian condominiums and stratas

Condo Control

Not only is it easy to get to, but condominium units were plentiful and very affordable. While there are some exceptions to reserve fund requirements, most condominiums are required to have studies completed by a professional at least once every 5 years. Florida has historically been considered an ideal state to purchase a winter home.

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California’s New Real Estate Laws for 2025: What Investors Need to Know

Beach Front Property Management

Inspections must be conducted by licensed engineers, architects, or building inspectors. SB 326 (HOA Exemptions & Separate Condo Rules) Condominiums managed by HOAs follow a different inspection process but must comply with SB 326. Subsequent inspections must be conducted every six years.

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Are Your Properties Compliant with Law and Code Enforcement

American Apartment Owners Association

Californias balcony inspection laws, SB721 and SB326 , are reshaping how property owners and HOAs approach building safety. The deadline for SB 326, which applies to condominiums and HOA-managed properties, has officially passed. Why Choose DrBalcony?

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Aquila Buyers Guide in Harrison Hot Springs

Lifty Life

” Connor Griffiths CEO of Lifty Life View Each Unit Type At Glance Aquila is a new luxury condominium development by Denna Homes, located directly across from the lake on Esplanade Avenue in Harrison Hot Springs. Wood-frame construction meets BC Building Code safety standards Engineered for structural integrity and fire resistance.

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What Does Balcony Inspection SB326 Mean for HOAs and Community Boards?

American Apartment Owners Association

Passed into law in 2019, this legislation directly addresses the structural integrity of elevated exterior elements—most commonly balconies, decks, walkways, and stairways—used by multiple families in condominium buildings. For HOAs, this means a significant shift in responsibilities, risk management, and long-term planning.

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An introduction to exterior condo safety inspections

Condo Control

Condominiums are sometimes praised for their inventive designs. However, structural integrity, an equally attractive trait, probably doesnt get enough attention from condominium communities. If this happens, the entire condominium could be at risk of collapsing. What does the inspection cover?

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Addressing the Ongoing Issue of Aging Infrastructure in HOAs

Property Management Inc.

They created a task force “comprising attorneys, reserve specialists, engineers, insurance providers, managers, and bankers, to determine what issues are the most prevalent in failing physical components, and—especially—how associations can prepare themselves to address and resolve these issues when they inevitably arise.”