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CM Magazine is the flagship quarterly publication of the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) and for more than 30 years has served as the leading source of in-depth coverage of industry news, issues, information, education and best practices for condominium management professionals and service providers.

CM Magazine has a printed circulation of 7,000+ per issue and a digital circulation of approximately 400 views per issue. The audience consists of Condominium Managers, Condominium Management Companies, Industry Services & Trades Providers, and Condominium Boards.

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Summer 2023 Issue

There are many differences between managing a property recently handed over from a developer to a new condominium corporation and managing an ageing, well-established condominium community. In this issue, we will delve into those differences and what needs to be considered to manage both effectively.

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The Differences Between Managing New & Old Condominiums

Managing New Builds vs. Old Condos

Feature || John Damaren, RCM

While there are certainly differences in managing older housing stock vs. new, there are also many similarities. The life cycle of a condominium corporation comes with unique challenges in managing each stage.

Good Governance vs. Litigation

The Legal Issue

Feature || John Damaren, RCM

Which came first; good governance or the legal battle? Answer – most likely the legal battle since good governance will typically minimize or eliminate the legal action altogether.

Procurement Processes

in Condominiums

Feature || John Damaren

With condominiums in Ontario now past the 50-year mark, we can look back at three defining periods of procurement processes. From 1967 to the early 1990s, condominium managers need only follow the Condominium Act (Act), their management agreements and their own guiding principles for direction.

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