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Chargebacks and lessons learned in 2020
Condominiums need to be careful when they decide to chargeback costs to an owner and must ensure they have the legal right to do so before they start lien proceedings.
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SmartCentres gets approval to transform Cambridge property into residential units
SmartCentres is now officially building a residential community in Cambridge, Ontario on its 73-acre property that was previously zoned for strictly retail use.
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Tallest tower in Mississauga’s M City begins ascent
The building’s design allows for an extensive amenity pavilion that includes an indoor pool and gymnasium, with views of the neighbouring park.
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Zero Waste High-Rise project’s new online format
The Toronto Environmental Alliance launched an online step-by-step format for its Zero Waste High-Rise project to help buildings reduce waste.
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CCI-Toronto names Palace Pier condo of the year
The condo, located at 2045 Lakeshore Blvd West, stood out from its contemporaries with an early call to action when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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Galleria on the Park breaks ground
A socially-distanced ground-breaking ceremony took place for Galleria on the Park—the mixed-use community that will rise on a 20-acre site in Toronto.
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Broccolini’s River & Fifth condo begins to rise
River & Fifth, Broccolini's first residential tower in Toronto, began its 37-storey ascent today in a virtual ground-breaking ceremony.
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Are condos prepared for climate change?
While many condos haven’t yet experienced the major effects of climate change, statistics and case studies foreshadow the impacts that could come.
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Proposed 87-storey Toronto tower would be Canada’s tallest
Dutch developers have appointed Herzog & de Meuron and Quadrangle to design a mixed-use Toronto tower that would reach 87 storeys high.
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Housing prices to hold steady during pandemic
Housing prices are forecasted to remain steady through 2020, according to Royal Lepage’s newly released Housing Price Survey and Market Forecast.
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CMRAO extends licence renewal period
CMRAO is extending the application and payment of licence renewals for the 2020 to 2021 licensing year in an effort to ease pressure from the pandemic.
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Tech aids condo compliance during COVID-19
ICC Property Management is using technology to digitally track its response to COVID-19 and enhance safety for residents and staff.
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CAO announces changes to board
The Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) announced some changes to its board and officer roles.
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Handling common expense fees during COVID-19
Over the course of the last few weeks, many condo corporations have been asking whether they can defer owners’ common expense fee (CEF) payments or
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Employer obligations to staff during COVID-19 crisis
The obligations that condominium corporations have as employers are one of many concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Building staff cope with flood of deliveries
Businesses that provide support and maintenance to buildings figure into the Ontario government’s list of essential services as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. Condo managers and
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Toronto urges new health, safety policies for residential buildings
The City of Toronto is asking landlords and condo boards to follow specific health and safety guidelines in residential buildings.
