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Outdated employment contracts expose condo corporations to financial and legal risks they could otherwise avoid.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

The Canadian government is exploring options for a surtax on vacant residential land through a newly launched public consultation, which is open for submissions until December 31, 2024.

The Condominium Authority of Ontario has released preliminary findings on the state of reserve funds and owners’ awareness of their importance.

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.

Toronto relies heavily on manual review processes for oversight of approximately 8,400 registrants currently approved to offer short-term rental accommodations in their principal residences.

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

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.

Title insurers, real estate brokers and sales representatives will have new obligations to guard against money laundering and terrorist financing under proposed federal regulations.

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.