In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new disease (COVID-19) in Hubei Province, China. Since then, the virus has spread to other countries around the world.  According to WHO, following these five steps will greatly reduce the chances of contracting and/or spreading the virus, and will keep you as healthy as possible. 1.       Keep surfaces clean and hygienic Regularly wipe down surfaces with disinfectants, such as countertops, phones, iPhone’s, tablets, computers, tv remotes, light switches, desks, chairs and tables, and bathroom faucets. 2.       Kee ..read more

1.       Remain calm. When an alarm is triggered, the bells will continue to ring 2.       The Ontario Fire Marshall employs a Stay or Go policy for occupants when a firm alarm has been triggered a.       If you go:      i.      Close your windows/balcony doors     ii.      Before you open your suite door, place the back of hand to back of door to ensure it is not hot (indicating a potential danger in the hallway)     iii.      Check the peephole to ensure the area is clear of smoke or other dangers      iv.      Know your primary & secondary exit stairwells        v.      Know whe ..read more

Be preventive. Be proactive. Be prepared. On the surface, not earth-shattering concepts, but in reality, all three will serve to protect you against the effects of rising premiums and ineffective deductible levels. By employing strategic systems, you can work in collaboration with your owners and residents in identifying risk areas and empowering fast and consistent change. Regular communication with all owners and residents is key. Identify the high-risk areas of water failure. These include the need to replace older supply lines (especially ones that are not braided) that feed appliances su ..read more

A famous person once said “The biggest communication problem is we don’t listen to understand, we listen to reply.” Be Clear. Be Concise Be Consistent Getting clear, timely content in front of your audience on a regular basis is important. Being consistent is the key to keeping your audience engaged. Communicating a few times a year is the fastest way to losing your audience. Get your message out with the rule of 20. If you can’t read the message in under twenty seconds, you have lost your audience. Central Erin harnesses several communication platforms to ensure we are hitting the mark. Mont ..read more

Are you flushing money going down the drain? Looking to save money? We have helped boards and stakeholders save money on their utilities, month after month. Let us help you save your money. Call us at (905) 842-1429 or email at info@centralerin.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vadkM2vbe8c ..read more

Celebrate Family Day on Monday, February 17, 2020. On the third Monday in February Ontario celebrates Family Day, a day to spend more time with those you love. If you are looking for something to do The Town of Oakville’s annual Family Day will once again offer a full slate of free activities and special events for all ages and abilities on Monday, February 17, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can visit www.visitoakville.com ..read more

The New Year is just getting underway, but already we can feel that things are a bit different in 2020. This year is bringing demographic and technological changes to property management and we can expect those changes to only intensify through the decade. Let’s discuss the latest property management trends and how you can keep up with them to run your property better in 2020. 1. Demographic Changes Millennials comprise more of the tenant market than ever before. While Millennials would like to own their own home, the high prices of ownership is keeping them in the rental market. Plus, as Mill ..read more

At this point in the year, it’s likely that you’ve prepared your property or even multiple properties for the winter. As seasoned property managers know, taking preventative measures doesn’t stop when the first snow hits. Regardless of how much time and effort you put into keeping your property in good condition throughout the milder season, there’s always more to do to protect it in the cold months.   Active property managers continuously monitor the most critical areas of your property and prevent winter damage from happening. Here’s how you can actively maintain your property over the winte ..read more

Fire safety is a concern for everyone, especially landlords and property managers. According to Statistics Canada, more than 100 Canadians die every year, on average, from fires in their homes. Of course, you can be held responsible if your property doesn’t have proper fire safety features. In 2018, two Ontario landlords were charged after one tenant died during a fire on their property. The property didn’t have smoke alarms, fire extinguishers or carbon monoxide detectors. Maintaining fire safety is important all year, however many property managers and landlords choose to focus on their fire ..read more

Are the items on your to-do-list piling up as quickly as the leaves outside? Fall does bring with it a lot of property maintenance tasks. Taking care of them all before the winter blows in will help keep your property in top condition and ensure its profitability. At Central Erin Property Maintenance, we plan all our tasks well ahead of time and customize them to meet each property’s unique needs. If you’re not sure you’ve covered everything you need to do, here is a list of the basic fall maintenance tasks that need to be performed on every property. 1. Landscape Cleanup Fall is beautiful, bu ..read more