The 1,080-square-foot residence is said to be the developer’s most eco-friendly model yet—where health and wellbeing meets reduced energy use and carbon emissions through innovative technologies.

Beyond heating and cooling, the new program covers modern energy efficiency solutions, including solar panels and battery storage.

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 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.

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

Minto Communities is the first developer in Canada to pilot the WELL for residential program, which sets out to create healthier homes.

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.

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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various industries. Condominium management should be no exception.

AI in condominium property management can have several legal implications, depending on how it is implemented and used. Here are some important legal considerations:

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ latest insight statement on the longevity of condo infrastructure explores several risks.

What HVAC contractors do, or don’t do, during maintenance has a significant impact on the repairs, service calls and utilities consumed by mechanical equipment.

Residents of a freshly built mid-rise in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto have a fleet of electric vehicles waiting for them to use, whether that’s for a trip around town, a weekend getaway to the cottage or visiting family out-of-province.