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Congratulations to May’s Resident Manager of the Month!

Congratulations to Emerald Management & Realty Ltd.’s Resident Manager of the Month for May 2018: Philippe D.

 

 

 

The Resident Manager of the month is Philippe D. from Viking Arms Apartment located in Calgary, AB. 

Philippe is an excellent Resident Manager! He has established great tenant relations and has done a wonderful job of finding new residents that fit the building well to ensure happy, neighborly relations continue at Viking Arms. In addition to creating a positive place to call home, the building is always very well kept and cleaned to Emerald’s standard.

Thank you Philippe, we are fortunate to have a dedicated Resident Manager such as yourself on the Emerald team.

 


Do you know what to do if there’s a fire in your building?

Recently, there have been multiple incidents in condo and apartment buildings where cigarette butts were thrown from balconies and landed in dry planters … which in turn caught fire (providing us a great opportunity to remind smokers that it is very important that they make sure cigarette debris is always disposed of in a fire proof container and properly extinguished).

 

Fire safety tips in your rental property

 

… Be prepared so you know what to do before a fire starts!

 

To prepare yourself so that you know what to do in the event there is a fire in your condo unit you can:

  • Be familiar with all exits from your floor (Plan more than 1 way out — just in case one of the exits is blocked by fire or smoke).
  • In the event you are unable to leave your home, make sure everyone knows to call 9-1-1 for further instruction and assistance.
  • Learn about the fire safety features in your unit and in the building (i.e.) fire alarms, fire sprinklers, location of extinguishers, etc.
  • If you find a fire exit blocked by clutter or a door requires repair, contact your property manager immediately.
  • Purchase a multi-purpose fire extinguisher for your kitchen and keep it accessible.
  • Test your smoke alarm monthly by pressing the test button and clean it every 6 months. Mark it on your calendar so that you don’t forget and make it a habit of changing your batteries at least annually. Remember that your alarm won’t be able to protect you if it has no power or the batteries are burnt out.

House fires kill and injure thousands every year … and many more are impacted by the loss of valued memories and personal possessions in fire related incidents that could have easily been avoided. In a fire, every second counts … make sure your fire safety knowledge is up to date by visiting the Fire Prevention Canada website for more information.

Reminder: Your condominium bylaws (and your mortgage) outline your responsibility to carry adequate insurance.  It is recommended that you review the Bylaws with your insurance agent to make sure that you have the right coverage in place.
           
Emerald Management & Realty Ltd., has partnered with Nuera Insurance to help provide a convenient way to purchase insurance in a matter of minutes! To receive a quote on-line, visit Nuera’s website and click on “Get a Quote”.  For our valued clients, please contact your property manager to receive a discount code for your insurance policy placed with Nuera.  If you have questions about your insurance responsibilities, please contact our property manager or review your bylaws for more information.


Congratulations to April’s Resident Manager of the Month!

Congratulations to Emerald Management & Realty Ltd.’s Resident Manager of the Month for April 2018: Ziggy S.

 

Ziggy has been the on-site manager for a condominium property located in the dynamic community of Mission, located in Calgary, AB for OVER 15 years.  Ziggy is responsive to building issues and always works in the best interest of the owners to make sure that the property is keep in top-notch condition for the enjoyment of each and every resident.

From all of us at Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. and the Board of Directors – Congratulations Ziggy!


Security Tips to Improve Peace of Mind

Condo and apartment lifestyle is certainly different than living in a single family home.  One thing they do share is the importance placed on safety and peace of mind when it comes to security.

6 Tips for safety condo livingSafety and security is a responsibility shared by each one of us and should be kept top of mind to keep yourself, your property (the entire property) and your neighbors safe.   Please help protect yourself and your neighbors by considering some basic steps that can help deter suspicious and/or illegal activity:

  1. Suspicious activity should be reported to the non-emergency police line at 403-266-1234, and then to your property manager.  If a break-in is imminent and/or in progress — call 911.  If you have experienced a break-in, please report it to the police.
  2. If you don’t know them … please don’t let them in.  No one should follow you in the front door or into the parking areas without request.  You might to consider saying “Hello” to people trying to follow you into the property, as criminals hate being engaged. This is also a great reason to get to know your neighbors.
  3. Keep vehicles free of valuables and personal items when they are left parked.  This includes documents with personal information, garage door openers, keys, etc. (… just make sure you have the necessary documentation with you when you drive!)  When you have removed valuables from your vehicle, consider placing a sign visible to potential thieves that says: “All valuables have been removed”.  
  4. Protect yourself and your property. Lock all your doors and windows when you are not at home and be mindful of open doors and windows when you are home.  Even if you are above the ground floor, a balcony can still be a target for theft or intrusion. If you notice a door property open or not locking securely, let your building or property manager know right away about the security risk.
  5. Be aware of your surroundings. If you see someone that doesn’t belong, please take note.  Contractors should all have identification and we can’t imagine anyone that would mind identifying themselves when respectfully asked if they belong in the building or on the property.  Report any suspicious people.  This builds a strong case for getting to know your neighbors.  If you see someone behaving strangely, don’t hesitate to contact the police.
  6. Be mindful of the lighting and landscaping in and around your property. Report any burnt out bulbs, damaged lighting or overgrown landscaping.  Proper lighting and smart landscaping is a very good deterrent to crime.  Notify your building or property manager about dimmed, burnt out lights or maintenance issues to help to improve everyone’s safety.

These 6 tips are all great safety and no (even low) cost measures that can be put into practice for condominium community, even your single family home or multi-family rental property.

For clients of Emerald Management & Realty Ltd., issues that require attention can be reported to any of our property management team members at 403-237-8600 (24-hour emergency line) or by completing our online Maintenance Request Form.

By taking steps to treat the entire building exactly as would your home, these simple security measures could save you and your neighbors from avoidable damage and even theft and improve your sense of security.


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