It’s easy to complain about condo boards.
Harder to fix them.
And nearly impossible if no one steps forward to lead with integrity, competence, and backbone.
⚙️ Why Your Condo Needs the Right People on the Board
Let’s be honest:
Far too many boards operate like private clubs, echo chambers, or personal fiefdoms.
That happens when the only people willing to run are the ones most interested in control – not service.
But condo corporations are not private kingdoms.
They’re corporations with:
- Budgets in the hundreds of thousands (or millions)
- Legal duties to every single owner
- Responsibilities under provincial law
If you’re someone who:
- Understands numbers, law, or people
- Thinks decisions should be fair, transparent, and evidence-based
- Believes the rules apply to everyone – including the board
- Isn’t afraid to ask hard questions or say “no” to groupthink
…then your community needs you. Desperately.
🧱 What Makes a Good Board Member?
Forget the clichĂ© of “just being willing.”
The condo doesn’t need warm bodies – it needs qualified, honest ones.
A solid board member should:
✔️ Read and understand governing documents
✔️ Take the Condominium Act seriously
✔️ Act for all owners, not just friends or allies
✔️ Ask for professional advice when needed – and question it when it defies common sense
✔️ Respect confidentiality without using it to hide wrongdoing
✔️ Never abuse the power of the board to retaliate, obstruct, or silence
📉 What Happens When the Wrong People Stay in Power?
You already know.
- Retaliatory rule enforcement
- Legal costs used as weapons
- Silence around financials and repairs
- Requisitions denied, records obstructed
- Memos that insult your intelligence
- And decisions that ignore your rights
You can stop that cycle – not by yelling from the sidelines, but by running with a purpose.
🗳️ Consider Running If…
- You’ve got governance, legal, HR, engineering, accounting, or project management experience
- You value accountability over popularity
- You believe your neighbours deserve honest, competent leadership
- You’re willing to listen, learn, and uphold the law – even when it’s inconvenient
🤝 Or Volunteer for a Committee
If the board isn’t your scene, consider joining:
- A governance or rules review committee
- A communications or records access team
- A budgeting or reserve fund review group
Sometimes the best change starts off the main stage.
🧾 Final Thought:
If people with principles stay quiet, people without them will keep making decisions.
Don’t let your condo be governed by apathy, indifference, or the loudest voice in the room.
Step forward. Speak up. And if you have the skills – run.
Your community needs more than volunteers.
It needs leaders.
👉 If you believe your rights have been violated, contact us confidentially through the Condo Leak Tipline at www.CondoTribune.com/tipline – your story matters, and you’re not alone.
đź“ť While we are not lawyers, we’ve spent years learning the Condominium Act, tribunal process, and case law – and we’re here to help point you in the right direction.
Disclaimer: This post is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal guidance specific to your situation, please consult a qualified lawyer.
