For 35 years, the Wynford Team has held a Christmas Luncheon to celebrate our accomplishments and to bring the entire Wynford family together. This year we traded in the buffet lunch and round tables, for at home kitchens and laptop screens. We took the party online! A chef from Lazy Gourmet, walked the team through … Continued
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On Friday, November 20, 2020, the Provincial Health Order was updated making masks “required” in all indoor public settings, including common areas in apartment buildings and condos. Immediately, strata corporations rushed to put up Notices in common areas reflecting the new requirement for masks or face coverings. As the case counts change and the situation continues … Continued
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The 2020 Provincial Election is now upon us with the election just a few short weeks away. Within days of an election being called, disputes invariably begin to arise regarding the displaying of election signs in windows and on balconies by Residents. Many stratas have bylaws that place strict restrictions on what can be put … Continued
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At the end of June of 2020, we published an article addressing the issue of insurance referral fees and whether or not Wynford received referral bonuses or other types of referral compensation. Does The Wynford Group receive referral fees? No. As we mentioned previously, The Wynford Group does not receive “referral fees”, kickbacks, or any other remuneration related … Continued
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Why can’t we just fine them?! The intention of this Journal entry is to clearly lay out the steps that should be followed for typical strata bylaw and rule enforcement. Some strata corporations may differ slightly in their operation; however, this process is outline in Section 135 of the Act. One of the many … Continued
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A recent article posted by the BC Government addressed rising insurance costs for strata owners. In the article there is reference to “end[ing] the practice of referral fees between insurers or insurance brokers and property managers or other third parties”. Does The Wynford Group Receive “Referral Fees”? No. The Wynford Group does not receive “referral … Continued
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Is Your Restart Plan Ready? As part of Phase 2 of the Provincial Government BC Restart Plan, gym and recreation centres are considered for re-opening but only if they can minimize risk and meet certain requirements. Dr. Bonnie Henry states: “People who own gyms and fitness centres can start their process [of re-opening] — and … Continued
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As many of you are aware, winters in British Columbia are cold and flu season… and this year, we have an additional risk: Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The news media has been very quick to share news of this virus from its original outbreak to its spread. The Wynford Group, as managing agents for the … Continued
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As many of you are aware having watched the news, renewed your insurance, attended our seminar or reviewed insurance quotes, we are in uncharted territory with the current insurance market. Over the past year we have witnessed numerous challenges within the insurance industry on the placement of insurance for strata corporations. There are currently a … Continued
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As we celebrate 35 years serving strata corporations in the lower mainland, we are excited to launch our Wynford Journal. This new blog is designed to keep our clients informed of strata management industry hot topics, relevant news and updates, emerging trends, and other valuable and insightful content. Our ongoing commitment to excellence As licensed … Continued
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