Betty's Condo Owners Club

Welcome to Betty's Condo Owners Club.

Betty's Condo Owners Club was created in February 2005 as a response to the experiences of Betty and her family; Bob her husband, Bruce her son, and Charlie the family dog. The whole story begins when Betty and Bob purchased their first condominium home in Southern Alberta, without investigating the details of the corporation.

"They were barely unpacked when they received a notice from the Board demanding that they part with Charlie, their dog of 12 years;their 21-year-old son, who, with only a few months of university remaining, could no longer live with them; their beloved flag, not allowed to be displayed on the patio; and the window-mounted satellite dish Bob loved so much. All had to go! The note went on to say that ignoring these demands would result in fines and a notice in the condominium newsletter informing their fellow owners that bob and Betty were troublemakers! It was signed, "Welcome to your new home - THE BOARD!"

The book 10 Secrets to Survivng Life in a Condominium (live the dream - not the nightmare) will be available in June 2005. This book was written by Bernie Winter, FCCI and Louise Challes of Calgary, Alberta. Bernie Winter has a 30 year history in condominium and is a recognized condominium specialist and a regular columnist for the Calgary Herald. Bernie & Louise are co-owners of Condo-Check - The Original Document Review Company, www.condo-check.com

We were motivated to write this book and create Betty's Condo Owners Club as a response to witnessing, as consultants, the many nightmares that arise when condominium Boards and Owners struggle with condominium living.

Our goal is to provide information, education and a forum for condominium owners, board members, industry professionals and anyone interested in the condominium industry to communicate with each other, ask questions and express their concerns.

We will provide suggestions and solutions to as many situations as we can. We invite stories, opinions and comment to this web log. We will restrict the live content to information that helps solve a problem, creates a new perspective or that provides constructive comment and will not allow this web log to be used as a place to use improper language, to vent anger, or to attack people or problems. There are many benefits when owners connect with owners and share their expereinces and this is the purpose of this Web Log. To support those who want to live the dream - not the nightmare.