About Berkley

Professionally managed rental apartments across Ontario.

Our MISSION is to achieve our clients’ property goals and to maximize the full potential of their real estate investments. Our CLIENTS are the core of our mission, their property needs and goals provide us with the framework on which we conduct our business.

Through the EMPOWERMENT of the best people in the industry – our staff – we seek to raise the bar in property management. Our VISION is to become the property manager of choice and to partner with our clients in these achievements.

Our INTEGRITY comes from our willingness to listen, understand and serve our clients; and through the honesty and fairness with which we conduct our business. As former owners, executives and employees of Canada’s largest and most reputable management companies, we bring the knowledge and EXPERIENCE that is difficult to match by any other team.

Berkley Services

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Property Management

Rental Property Management
Condominium Property Management
Commercial Property Management
Non-Profit/Governmental Housing
Light Industrial Management
Financial Reporting Overseen by a Chartered Accountant
Maximum Supplier Discounts
State of the Art Property Management Software

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Project Management

Contract Negotiation, Administration & Supervision
New Construction Supervision & Lease-up
Comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Programs
Energy Retrofit Specialists
Government Rebate Experts

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Leasing Management

Research & Needs Analysis Specialists
Comprehensive In-House Marketing Services
Professionally-Trained Rental Personnel
Constant Market Research
Unique & Proven Advertising Program
In-House Rental Marketing Services

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Other Services

Market Analysis
Roof-Top Leasing
Utility Consumption & Analysis Programs
Government Liaison & Consulting
Due Diligence Reporting
Rent Review Specialists
Condominium Conversion Expertise

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Our Team

As leaders in the apartment industry, we bring together the best team to manage a unique portfolio of properties while delivering exceptional service for our clients and residents.

Paul Chisholm

– President

With over thirty years working in various capacities of property management, Paul Chisholm has developed a strong reputation throughout the industry. Paul began his career in property management in 1980 when he became a partner at Highmark Properties which was then a small Toronto based property management firm. During the period from 1980 to 1996 he helped to develop the company into the third largest third-party property management firm in Canada with a portfolio in excess of 25,000 residential units under management. After selling his interest in Highmark Properties in 1996, Paul started HiStar Property Management and grew it to one of the largest firms in Ontario. In 1998 HiStar Property Management merged with ï»¿Greenwin Property Management ï»¿and Paul was made Chief Financial Officer at Greenwin. Paul was responsible for all financial related aspects of the company and the over 50,000 units under management. In 2001, while at Greenwin, Paul received the FRPO (Fair Rental Policy Organization of Ontario) award for Member of the Year.

In the spring of 2002 Paul left Greenwin Property Management to form Berkley Property Management which continues to provide condominium, rental and commercial property management in Southern Ontario. As owner and president of Berkley Property Management, Paul overseas all aspects of the company’s portfolio.

Paul sits on the board of the Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Toronto in 1971 and his Masters Degree in Business Administration from York University (now The Schulich School of Business) in 1974. Paul also holds a Chartered Accountant designation that he obtained through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario.

Paul Melady

– Vice President, Operations

Paul Melady began his property management career in 1986 as a student lifeguard with Highmark Properties where he eventually accepted a position as a Junior Property Manager upon graduation. At Highmark, Paul developed a strong reputation among his residents and property owners, quickly advancing him to the role of Property Manager. In 1996, Paul join HiStar Management along with Paul Chisholm and was given Regional Manager responsibilities for Southwestern Ontario. When Greenwin Property Management purchased HiStar Management in 1998 Paul accepted the position of Operations Director for Western Canada. After leaving Greenwin in 2002, to join Berkley Property Management, Paul received the FRPO (Fair Rental Policy Organization) award for Property Manager of the Year in recognition of his contributions and experience in all facets of commercial, condominium and multi-residential management.

Paul obtained his Honours Bachelor Degree in 1988 from York University.

Richard Jaikaran

– Vice President, Finance

Joining Berkley in 2003, Richard has over 20 years of experience in Real Estate and Management. Starting as a Property Accountant, he is the current VP of Finance and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA).

With an Honours Degree in Accounting from York University, Richard has held various positions in Management and Accounting. He brings knowledge and expertise in all aspects of Property Accounting including Residential, Condominium and Commercial.

As a senior member of the management team, Richard oversees and manages the internal accounting system and all accounting staff. He is responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and the day-to-day financial operations.

Shanaz Usman

– Director, Administration

Shanaz Usman started her property management career in 1986 and has since held positions with some of the largest property management firms in the GTA. After joining Highmark Properties in 1988, Shanaz grew her responsibilities to Manager of Administration and continued to hold that position at both HiStar Property Management and Greenwin Property Management before leaving Greenwin in 2002 to join Berkley Property Management as Director of Condominium Administration.

In addition to Shanaz’s administration duties, she is an experience property manager with extensive knowledge of the industry and particular expertise in condominium management.

Shanaz is also an active member of ACMO (Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario).

John Wannamaker

– Director, Condominium Operations

John Wannamaker has been in the property management industry since 1990 and has worked for large and medium companies like Greenwin Property Management, and Berkley Property Management Inc. John joined Berkley Property Management Inc. in 2013 as the Team Lead and Director of Condominiums directly overseeing property managers, and providing direction and support to their condominium portfolio and onsite support staff.

Developing skills, with hands on experience and knowledge John has held various property management positions overseeing the management of large and medium sized condominium corporations. John specialized in providing customer services to condominium, and commercial clients. As a professional manager, John holds the designation of Certified Property Manager through the Real Estate Institute of Canada. The CPM® is the highest designation in property management field. John is a Certified Manager of Condominiums (CMOC) and also holds the Associate Reserve Planner (ARP) Designation. John assists corporations to better understand, plan and implement their Reserve Fund Study’s, Building Condition Audits and Operations.

Berkley Staff Members

At Berkley Property Management we have a small dedicated well trained staff who enjoy their work and working with each other. At our Longbridge office we have accountants, administrators and support staff whom will be happy to assist you with any query that you have. Our Property Managers usually work from different sites within our mandate as we are not a “Head Office” oriented firm. In actual fact our company philosophy is that we are a “Client” oriented firm and that everything works to this end.

Professional Memberships

The Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) is the province’s leading advocate for quality rental housing and represent a wide range of multi-residential housing providers who supply and manage a variety of households across Ontario. FRPO helps to promote a healthy and competitive rental housing industry by ensuring the impact of legislative and regulatory changes serve the best interests of landlords and tenants. Berkley is a proud member of FRPO and an active participant in the organization.

The Greater Toronto Apartment Association (GTAA) represents the interests of greater Toronto’s most active and concerned firms participating in the multifamily rental housing industry. The organization was established as a municipal association to advocate for the private rental housing industry and to provide a source of vital information, representation and leadership in this sector. Berkley continues to be an active member of The GTAA which we believe provides a needed voice for the industry with respect to early warning about new policies, regulations and research reports.

The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) was formed in 1977 to represent the collective aims of all condominium managers. ACMO’s Mission is to enhance the condominium management profession in Ontario by advancing the quality performance of Condominium property managers and management companies.

The Certified Rental Building (CRB) Program was developed by the FRPO to provide rental housing consumers with a quality assurance alternative they can count on when selecting their rental apartment home. The CRB Program is the only multi-residential apartment building “certification” program in North America, which assures tenants they are choosing a well-run, well-managed building each and every time they select their home in a Certified Rental Building. These standards assure prospective tenants that when they choose to live in a Certified Rental Building they are also selecting a Property Manager and staff that care about the quality of their building and the quality of service provided to tenants. Berkley is proud to be one of these select Property Mangers and is commited to the certification process for a number of properties that it manages.

The Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) is the Voice of Condominium in Canada. It is a national, independent, non-profit organization dealing exclusively with condominium issues. Formed in 1982, CCI represents all participants in the condominium community. Interested groups are encouraged to work together toward one common goal — creating a successful and viable condominium community.

Governments are moving away from the direct regulation of firms and relying on associations to promote service standards and engage in self-management. Programs such as ISO have recognized service industries as being capable of developing measurable processes which result in predictable levels of service quality. There is also recognition that quality customer service ensures long-term business success. These forces have converged to create the ACMO 2000 Quality of Service certification program.

2025 Top 10 Canadian Property Managers

Berkley Property Management is proud to once again be recognized among Canada’s leading property management firms, ranking #8 on TheAnnual’s Top 10 Canadian Property Managers list for 2025. This marks yet another consecutive year of placement, reflecting our long-standing commitment to excellence and trusted service. We are honored that our dedication to our clients, operational standards, and industry leadership continues to be acknowledged year after year. This achievement reinforces our ongoing focus on delivering exceptional management across every property we serve.