As a property manager you get a call from one of your building service providers. Police are currently on site and want to interview your service provider regarding an incident that they witnessed. What is new is that the police officer is wearing a body camera and asked your service provider, “Do I have your […]
If you see someone use the Hand Signal for Help what does it mean? What should you do? Originally created by the Canadian Women’s Foundation in April of 2020, it has now spread worldwide through international media networks and the Internet. Admittedly the Canadian Women’s Foundation agreed that the hand signal is, “not something that’s
In our sister company, Riskboss’ Fall/Winter 2019/2020 edition of Riskboss Magazine (www.riskbossmagazine.com), they wrote extensively about who gets access to private property and private information and when. This article is a must read for property managers and all front-line security personnel. The right for anyone (including police officers) to enter a private area or obtain
Riskboss Alert – Access to Private Property & Private Information Read More »
Occupier’s Liability Act The Occupier’s Liability Act (OLA) has been in existence since 1990 in Ontario. Prior to that, Common Law was the prevailing law that governed the rights of those who slip, trip, tumble and fall and the obligations of property owners. The OLA defines who is an occupier and codifies the duty of
Riskboss Alert: Slips, Trips, Tumbles & Falls – Occupier’s Liability Act Changes Read More »
One of the highest risks that Riskboss analysts find when conducting the Riskboss Comprehensive Risk Assessments is that architectural and, ‘As Built’ plans have not been scanned. Securing these plans is critical during the entire life cycle of all properties. Riskboss has partnered with The Printing House (www.TPH.ca) in developing a new service. A senior
How do you ensure that you get the best out of your local police? Here are two ways to help the police assist you to reduce crime and disorder in your high-rise community and respond quicker to emergencies. Contact your local police through the Office of the Chief of Police and ask for both these
Risky Business – Andy Code & Trespass Authorizations Read More »
It’s the Terry Fox Run today and as we do every year, Riskboss is participating. It is a challenging year for all and this year the run is done virtually. In Terry Fox’s words: “Even though I’m not running anymore, people should go ahead and try to do their own thing.” We are each doing
Riskboss routinely gets calls for advice and opinion on how to deal with pet issues in condominiums. Calls for information have been on the rise since the COVID19 Pandemic began as more people are working from home. No condominium community is immune to such issues. Pet issues are not only predicable but always preventable. Most
The City of Toronto has just announced that registration for all short term rentals commences on September 10, 2020. Anyone wishing to use their residence as a short term rental must register before December 31, 2020. Please visit our blog related to the new process at: https://riskboss.com/2020/06/risky-business-condominiums-short-term-rentals/ More information can be obtained by visiting the
Bicycles thieves are experts and are incredibly fast at condominium site entry, optimum bicycle selection and removal and fleeing from the condominium site. This leaves victims of these crimes absolutely furious and for not only about the hassle of reporting to police and insurance but also the stigmatization that transcends throughout the entire condominium community.
