Addressing Harassment and Violence in Condo Communities

In the wake of recent distressing incidents within Ontario’s condo community, the issue of incivility, harassment, and violence has come to the forefront, impacting property managers, staff, directors, and residents alike. The impact of these issues emphasizes the urgent need for change and increased protection for all stakeholders involved in condo management.

City Sites supports Stratastic’s initiatives for working towards a harassment-free workplace for property managers, condo staff, and vendors, as well as peaceful living for board members who volunteer to serve their condo communities, and their residents.

We would like to shed light on this pressing issue with a commitment to fostering a safe and respectful environment. That’s why, in collaboration with Stratastic, we aim to work together to combat harassment and violence within the condo community. By joining forces, we believe we can make a significant impact and create a safer living space for everyone. Together, we invite all of those living and working in condo communities to unite against harassment and violence in our industry.

As shared in “Incivility in Condos: Harassment and Violence in the Workplace and Our Community”, below are the key takeaways about the growing concern and challenges of harassment facing in the condo community.

Top Three Key Takeaways About Harassment and Violence:

The Impact on Property Managers: It’s important to acknowledge the significant impact of harassment and violence on property managers, who often find themselves on the receiving end of abusive conduct. While violence remains less common, its occurrence poses serious risks to property managers’ safety and well-being. At City Sites, we stress the importance of promptly involving local law enforcement in cases of threatened physical harm or property destruction, and support staff in taking any other safety measures that they may deem appropriate.
Challenges Facing the Condo Community: The prevalence of incivility, harassment, and violence poses a range of challenges for the condo community, affecting property managers, directors, residents, and staff alike. It’s important to highlight the alarming statistics presented at The Condo Conference, indicating a staffing crisis among property managers and a concerning lack of new entrants into the field. This is critical in the future sustainability of condo management in the face of these challenges.
A Call for Collective Action: Despite the bleak realities facing the condo community, we remain optimistic about the potential for positive change. The importance of collective action in addressing incivility and violence, urging stakeholders to come together to advocate for change and implement effective solutions.

If you’ve experienced harassment or violence in condos, regardless if you’re a property manager, vendor, condo staff, director, or resident, we encourage you to share your experience with Stratastic to help our collective efforts in putting an end to this troubling trend.

Read our collaboration with Stratastic here >

It takes all of us to make a difference, and City Sites is committed to lending its voice and impact as an industry leader to this cause. We will not only speak out against harassment, but help prevent it, too. We hope you’ll help.

– Nicholas Chirametli, City Sites Property Management Inc.

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