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Begin your condo document review in two simple steps:

1. Submit your contact details using the Get Started. This confirms your review type, timeline, and any condition deadlines.

2. Email your condo documents to: pieter@costqs.ca (Searchable PDFs preferred.)

Once your documents are received, I’ll confirm everything and begin your review. Turnaround time starts when all required, legible documents are in hand.

Order & File Requirements

Please upload the following documents (searchable PDFs preferred):

  • Declaration / CC&Rs

  • Bylaws

  • Articles

  • Budget & financial statements

  • Reserve fund study

  • Insurance certificate

  • HOA ledger

  • AGM and board meeting minutes

  • Management contract

  • Disclosure / litigation documents

  • Special assessment notices

  • Condo Snapshot — One-Page Quick Review
  • Price: $125 (excl. GST)
  • Turnaround: 3 hours (expedited)
  • Detailed Condo Report
  • Price: $325 (excl. GST)
  • Turnaround: 2 business days
  • Scope & Disclaimer

This review is based solely on the documents provided. It does not include legal advice, engineering assessments, or interpretation of bylaws beyond general guidance. For legal interpretation, please consult a lawyer.
Turnaround time begins once all required, legible documents are received.

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Condo Documentation Review

Independent, expert analysis for Alberta condo buyers

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Service Description

Buying a condo means buying into a corporation — its finances, governance, maintenance planning, and long‑term risks. At CostQS, we provide clear, independent condo‑document reviews for Alberta buyers so you can make confident decisions before removing conditions. With 30+ years of experience in property, construction, and reserve‑fund planning, we examine the documents that reveal the true health of the building: budgets, bylaws, reserve fund studies, financial statements, and meeting minutes. Our goal is simple — to help you understand risks, identify red flags, and avoid unexpected costs.
What’s Included in Your Condo Review

Every review includes a detailed, independent assessment of the documents that matter most:

Reserve Fund Study Analysis

  • Funding level

  • Long‑term planning

  • Upcoming major costs

  • Contribution adequacy

Financial Statements & Budget Review

  • Surplus/deficit trends

  • Reserve contributions

  • Spending patterns

  • Financial stability

Bylaws, Rules & Policies

  • Restrictions (pets, rentals, parking, age)

  • Owner responsibilities

  • Governance structure

Meeting Minutes Review

  • Owner concerns

  • Maintenance issues

  • Conflict indicators

  • Upcoming projects

Insurance Certificate Review

  • Coverage levels

  • Deductibles

  • Gaps or concerns

Risk Identification & Red Flags

  • Financial risks

  • Governance issues

  • Maintenance concerns

  • Potential special assessments

Clear, Plain‑Language Summary

  • You receive a concise, easy‑to‑understand report outlining key findings, risks, and practical recommendations.

Choose Your Review Type

Condo Snapshot – One‑Page Quick Review

A concise overview of the condo corporation’s financial health, governance, and risks. Ideal for buyers who want a fast, clear summary before removing conditions.

What Makes our Snapshot Different

  • Red Flag Risk Scorecard — A simple, traffic-light assessment highlighting key financial, governance, and building-related concerns.

  • Buyer Bottom Line — A clear one-sentence conclusion summarizing the condo’s overall risk profile.

  • 3–5 Year Cost Outlook — A forward-looking view of upcoming capital projects and projected financial pressures.

Detailed Condo Report

A deeper, line‑by‑line analysis of financials, reserve fund planning, bylaws, and long‑term implications. Ideal for buyers who want maximum insight and confidence.

Our Condo Doc Expert - Pieter Kunz

About Pieter Pieter Kunz is a Professional Quantity Surveyor with over 30 years of experience and a registered member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS). He is currently serving as treasurer on two condominium boards in Calgary and Cochrane, giving him practical, hands‑on insight into condo governance, budgeting, and long‑term planning.

Pieter is also qualified to conduct Reserve Fund Studies, adding technical depth to every review. Through CostQS Condo Doc Reviews, he provides clear, independent assessments that help Alberta condo buyers make informed decisions with confidence.