CitySearch Journal

Board Pain Points — and How a Good Manager Solves Them

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Serving on a condo board is rewarding, but nobody signs up for the headaches. Directors are volunteers with jobs and families, yet they carry responsibility for budgets, buildings, and the satisfaction of every owner in the community. It’s no wonder that boards run into the...

Is One Property Management Company the Same as Another?

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, October 27, 2026

When owners start shopping for a property manager, the companies can blur together. They all list the same core services — tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance, reporting — and many quote similar-sounding fees. It’s easy to conclude they’re basic...

Should You Put Your Name Forward for the Board?

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At some point, most condo owners consider it — usually around AGM time, when the call goes out for volunteers. Maybe you have concerns about how the building is run, ideas for improvement, or simply a sense that you should contribute. But serving on the board is a real comm...

The RTDRS Explained: Resolving Tenancy Disputes in Alberta | Citysearch

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Even in the best-run rental, disagreements happen. A tenant disputes a deposit deduction, rent goes unpaid, or a tenancy needs to end and the two sides can’t agree on the terms. When that happens in Alberta, landlords and tenants don’t necessarily have to head to cour...

Why Condo Boards Change Management Companies

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Switching condominium management companies is a significant decision, and most boards don’t take it lightly. Changing providers means a transition, a learning curve, and the effort of bringing someone new up to speed. Yet boards do it all the time — because the cost o...

How to Make Your Property Rent-Ready

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The condition your rental is in when it hits the market shapes almost everything that follows: how quickly it rents, the quality of tenants it attracts, the rent it commands, and how smoothly the tenancy goes. A property that shows well and works well rents faster and for more. O...

The Structure and Role of a Condo Board

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, August 30, 2026

The Structure and Role of a Condo BoardEvery condominium in Alberta is run, day to day, by a small group of volunteers: the board of directors. They make decisions that affect every owner’s fees, property value, and quality of life — yet many owners aren’t clear...

Should You Buy a Rental Property in Alberta?

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, August 24, 2026

A rental property can be one of the most reliable ways to build long-term wealth — and Alberta has long attracted investors looking for strong returns. But buying a rental isn’t a decision to make on optimism alone. The right property in the right market can generate ...

The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), Explained for Alberta Landlords

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, August 10, 2026

If you rent out property in Alberta, one piece of legislation shapes almost everything you do: the Residential Tenancies Act, or RTA. It sets the rules for the entire landlord-tenant relationship — from the deposit you collect to how and when a tenancy can end. Get it right...

Understanding Your Condo Reserve Fund

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, August 3, 2026

Of all the things that determine whether a condominium is well run, few matter more than the reserve fund — and few are as widely misunderstood by owners. It rarely comes up until something big breaks or a special assessment lands in the mailbox. By then, it’s too lat...