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Outdated employment contracts expose condo corporations to financial and legal risks they could otherwise avoid.

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

In a recent case, a condominium found itself at the centre of a significant security challenge posed by a resident.

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

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

The institute aims to tackle the systemic drivers of housing-related affordability and innovate across sectors.

Developers of residential homes have faced significantly increased numbers of purchasers not closing their deals due to the inability to obtain financing.

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.

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.

Many creditors and debtors are now grappling with the fallout from a largely unexpected change in market conditions over the course of their loan agreements.

What if access is required through a residential unit to perform common element maintenance or repairs to the building in general?

Condo managers are familiar with hostile work environments, but cases of harassment and intimidation, and even violence, have reportedly increased due to a confluence of factors.

As the landscape of aging condos continues evolving, the need for adequate reserve funds to pay for these repairs assumes greater importance.

Resolving noise complaints requires an understanding of how sound moves through a building and the obligations of a condominium.

Harassment towards property managers, directors, contractors, and residents remains a significant problem within condominium corporations.

Conflicts and disputes within Ontario’s condo communities are fueling a conversation around safety reform and adding pressure to make residential buildings better places to live and work.