London Property Management Association

General Meeting

Best Western Lamplighter Inn- Map
591 Wellington Road, London
Regency A Room

• 6:45 pm - Networking
• 7:00 pm - Meeting starts

Guest Speakers

• Jeff Twinn from Cannon Hygiene & Pest Control will discuss the prevention and treatment of cockroaches, pharoah ants and beg bugs.
  
  
• Hans Schreff from London Hydro will be talking about a new energy saving program that could save you money.
  
  
• Jamie Skinning from the City of London will talk about RETHINK London's energy conservation program.

Information Tables Hosted by:

• Rogers Communications Inc.
• Phelps Apartment Laundries

Spring Hope Food Drive

The Spring Hope Food Drive is a on-day province-wide event for residents of hi-rise buildings across Ontario. Food is collected on the evening of April 13 between 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm. The food is delivered to the London Food Bank on the morning of April 14.

To register your buildings, contact Brenda Davidson at the LPMA office.

On-line donations are also accepted at www.springhopefooddrive.ca.

Tuesday,
April 20, 2010

&

Thursday,
April 29, 2010

Property Management 101 Seminars

Plan to attend these two dinner seminars designed for small landlords, investors and managers of rental property. Whether you are new to the business or well tenured, these seminars are for you. Participants will receive a binder with valuable course material that is theirs to keep for future reference. Registration is limited to just 60 people per seminar.

Seminar 1 - Property Management Basics

Speakers - B.J. Santavy (Residential Operations Manager-Skyline Management Inc.), Paul Cappa (Paralegal-Cohen Highley LLP) & Richard Izawa (Property Manager-Drewlo Holdings)

Topics:

• Leasing - How to find good tenants, how to screen prospective tenants, the importance of proper paperwork, rental applications, lease agreements, etc.
• Rent Rules – Rent deposits, rent receipts, rent increases. Does rent control apply? When can I increase the rent? What if property taxes go down? How much can I charge for rent?
• Maintenance & Repair – Landlord and tenant responsibilities under the RTA, maintenance request process, move in/out inspections, fire safety information and the importance of keeping accurate records.

When:
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 5:15 pm to 8:30 pm

Where:
Mocha Shrine Centre, 469 Colborne Street, London

Cost:
LPMA Members - $79 per person for one seminar or $129 for both
Non-Members - $99 per person for one seminar or $149 for both

Includes:
Seminar, dinner, coffee/tea, dessert and a binder with valuable course material to keep for future reference.

To Register:
Print the registration form and return it to the LPMA office by mail or by fax or contact the LPMA office. Contact Us.

Seminar 2 - Managing Your Cashflow

Seminar 2 – April 29, 2010 – Maintaining Your Cash Flow
Speakers – Chris Surowiak (Paralegal-Boardwalk Rental Communities) & Emma Sims (Paralegal-Cohen Highley LLP):

• Enforcement of the Lease – How to avoid mistakes that will cost you money. Step-by-step eviction procedures.
• Problem Tenants – How to deal with noise complaints and other behaviour issues.
• Rent Arrears – You have your order, now what? Learn how to collect on a Landlord & Tenant Board order – garnishments and other options.
• Damages – How to recover property damage caused by your tenant. Procedures before the Small Claims Court.

When:
Tuesday, April 29, 2010 - 5:15 pm to 8:30 pm

Where:
Mocha Shrine Centre, 469 Colborne Street, London

Cost:
LPMA Members - $79 per person for one seminar or $129 for both
Non-Members - $99 per person for one seminar or $149 for both

Includes:
Seminar, dinner, coffee/tea, dessert and a binder with valuable course material to keep for future reference.

To Register:
Print the registration form and return it to the LPMA office by mail or by fax or contact the LPMA office. Contact Us.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Each sponsor will receive:

• Full page colour ad printed and included in the course material for both seminars
• Company name and logo on the Calendar of Events page of the LPMA website
• Company name and logo on the Thank You sign displayed at each seminar
• Recognition in the June 2010 issue of LPMAnews
• Option of supplying one promotional item for inclusion in each attendee’s gift bag

Cost:  $300.00

Sponsorship Form

Thank you to our sponsors

• Cannon Hygiene/Pest Control
• Cohen Highley LLP
• International Name Plate Supplies
• Rogers Communications
• Winmar

General Meeting & Elections

Best Western Lamplighter Inn- Map
591 Wellington Road, London
Regency A Room

• 6:45 pm - Networking
• 7:00 pm - Meeting starts

Guest Speakers

• Kristin Carnie from Cohen Highley LLP will discuss landlords' obligations to accomodate tenants in regards to the Human Rights Code.
  
  
• Brenda Maxwell from Rent Check Credit Bureau will talk about the importance of conducting proper tenancy and credit checkss on prospective tenants.

Information Tables Hosted by:

• Rent Check Credit Bureau
• Swish Maintenance