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Mailboxes for Condominiums
Mailboxes have either been installed in apartment lobbies or you will be given
a key by Canada Post and directed to a nearby external super-mailbox.
Storage Units for Condominiums
Some condos have additional storage or specifi c use (i.e. bike storage only)
units available, please contact your Board of Directors for more information.
Garbage Pads (if applicable)
Your condominium will be equipped with garbage pads located and marked
around your site. Please place your garbage and recyclables directly on the
pad on the morning of garbage pick-up for your area. Please use your condominium’s
mechanical room for interim storage of garbage, recyclables
and organics.
Garbage pads diff er from garbage enclosures which receive garbage 7 days
a week instead of once a week with the pad. Garbage pads allow for easier
garbage collection for pick-up by the City, while garbage enclosures:
• Attract pests and dumping
• Create odours and eyesores 7 days a week
• Must pay for someone to unlock and periodically clean (paid from
condo fees)
• Can be easily damaged and are a nuisance to snowplow
• Can block views of ground level units
• Cannot accommodate recycling bins and green bins (a garbage
pad is much more fl exible)
Note: A properly closed bag minimizes the chance of blowing garbage and pests.
The Exterior of Your Home
Roof
Note: As part of the common elements, your roof will be maintained
by the condominium corporation and owners are encouraged to contact their
Board of Directors with any concerns.
The roof of your home will provide many years of protection if properly
respected. Any signifi cant weight or movement on a roof surface will have
a tendency to loosen and break the roofi ng material, which can in turn result
in leaking. Warm temperatures will soften asphalt shingles and walking on
them at this time can damage the top surface containing protective granules.