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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The types of amenities that were once popular in condos have changed.

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

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.

Condo corporations can thank the pandemic for the modernization of how meetings, voting and service of documents occur for communities in Ontario.

Multifamily landlords and condominium corporations have claimed more than a third of the funds the Canadian government has thus far allocated through its Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program.

If one primary meeting objective is to get enough votes without excluding owners who prefer in-person meetings, then hybrid is the way to go.