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Condo Smarts: Do standard bylaws change?

Condo Smarts: Do standard bylaws change?

If a strata corporation has never adopted any amendments, the Standard Bylaws automatically apply
Condo Smarts: Disruptive ‘shadow council’ undermines strata

Condo Smarts: Disruptive ‘shadow council’ undermines strata

A small group of owners have taken it upon themselves to create a serious division in our community by challenging the need for bylaws because we are a bare-land strata. What can the rest of us do?
Condo Smarts: Strata must show details of special levy

Condo Smarts: Strata must show details of special levy

Annually you must show the opening balance, details of expenses, interest earned if any, and the closing balance.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Now's the time for an early start

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Now's the time for an early start

Seedings are often begun in March, with broad beans, peas, carrots, beets, lettuce and spinach outdoors. Many flowers and vegetables can also be started indoors — including cabbage, broccoli and, eventually, tomatoes.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Planning, preparation, patience

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Planning, preparation, patience

Some basic guidelines on how to ensure long-term good health in plants.
Condo Smarts: Investors need to be aware of their liabilities

Condo Smarts: Investors need to be aware of their liabilities

Homeowners and investors are not placing sufficient insurance on their strata units
Garden to table: Grow your garden like a parent – with intuition

Garden to table: Grow your garden like a parent – with intuition

Growing food is as simple or as complex as you make it. My advice is to start small and trust
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Comfort foods from the backyard plots

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Comfort foods from the backyard plots

Harvested potatoes whipped up into a Shepherd’s Pie
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Amish paste tomato needs large pot, sturdy stake

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Amish paste tomato needs large pot, sturdy stake

Amish paste is a large, vigorous, staking tomato that will produce well in a large container and in a potting mix that has plenty of substance.
Condo Smarts: How to decide when to file an insurance claim

Condo Smarts: How to decide when to file an insurance claim

The strata council and property manager cannot download the responsibility of the claim on to each owner who was exposed to damage