New updates to the OBC, which come into effect January 1, 2025, do little to address accessibility. How can existing condos prioritize inclusion when planning for renovations?

Outdated employment contracts expose condo corporations to financial and legal risks they could otherwise avoid.

Reaching net zero by 2050 means sustainability targets for new and existing condo buildings will need to change quickly.

An increasing use of security cameras in and around condo communities has come with more questions and issues condo boards, property managers and condo lawyers are forced to deal with.

The causes of water leaks are often related to materials, installation, maintenance and operational issues.

The immense flooding that occurred recently across the GTA led to massive evacuations and widespread power outages and is just one example of the increasing severity of natural disasters.

The Peel Regional Police Service is one jurisdiction that is leading a program that focuses on high-rise safety and resident well-being.

The province also saw the total number of fatal fires rise to 109. Within many condos, there is a critical gap between fire safety and resident knowledge.

With costs on the rise, many condominiums are choosing to retain independent contractors to provide superintendent and/or cleaning service.

A deep clean and thorough inspection are extra important for newly built homes during the spring season to help identify and address any damage or defects.

As time and usage take its toll, plumbing systems deteriorate and improper and deferred maintenance lead to disastrous results.

Electronic waste is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world.

Elevator entrapments are one of the many risks facing high-rise buildings in Ontario. Occupants need to be educated on best practices and what to do during an emergency.

The electric vehicle landscape is complex, ever-changing and at the cutting edge of technology. For condominium corporations and their owners, this means that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Condo managers who understand a condo’s life stages, hidden damages, and inspections are more likely to develop effective reserve fund plans with logical budget allotments.

The industry panel discussed what capital repairs and replacement costs could potentially be deferred by prolonging the life of various building components and what professional resources to seek for guidance.

Condo owners now have the opportunity to understand the embodied carbon impacts of capital replacements work at their buildings.