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New builder disclosure requirements proposed
The Ontario government is seeking input on proposed additional disclosure requirements from builders with the purchase agreements for new condominium units.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Short-term rental registry stuck in manual
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.
CondoBusiness
Chronic property tax arrears at Toronto condo
Chronic property tax arrears at a downtown Toronto condominium complex now amount to more than $10.2 million on 15 units held by five different owners.
CondoBusiness
Structured Commercial Cleaning
In the dynamic world of high-rise and commercial janitorial services, where pristine cleanliness is paramount, WhiteRose Janitorial stands as a beacon of excellence. Since our
CondoBusiness
Consumer protection on Ontario’s condo agenda
The Ontario government reiterates its awareness that “more than one million Ontarians call a condominium community home” as it launches one public consultation and promises another.
CondoBusiness
Mortgage practices up for review in Ontario
Consumer protection, professional conduct and administrative processes are focus areas of Ontario's in-progress review of the Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act.
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Visitor parking scarcity draws criticism
A Toronto Councillor urges clearer rules for visitor parking provisions that account for the differing availability of public parking options in various areas of the city.
CondoBusiness
Condominium RePiping: A Second Wave of Plumbing Failure
The second wave of plumbing failure has arrived. First it was Kitec, which caused chaos and floods in buildings due to the use of two
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Julie Di Lorenzo named to Order of Ontario
A trailblazer for women in the real estate industry, Julie Di Lorenzo has been actively involved in all aspects of high-rise residential development for nearly 40 years.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Interest rates subdue multifamily developers
Fallout from higher interest rates may continue to subdue multifamily development, but lenders express more confidence in prospects for new purpose-built rental and high-rise condominium projects next year.
CondoBusiness
Quebec home inspectors get standardized rules
Quebec is introducing standardized certification and skills upgrading requirements for home inspectors who conduct assessments related to sales transactions.
CondoBusiness
Brokerage to end dual listing on TSX and NASDAQ
The Real Brokerage Inc. cites “minimal trading volume” in return for duplicate administrative expenses in the decision to voluntarily delist from the TSX.
CondoBusiness
Ontario eyes purchase agreements for new builds
The Ontario government is considering whether to mandate the legal review of purchase agreements for units in new condominium developments.
CondoBusiness
Superstar Superintendents – Finding a First-Class Building Support Team
Property managers with someone trustworthy on-site, who answers their phone or responds in a reasonable time frame, have an advantage. A building’s staff are the
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Ontario awaits patchy debut of discount power
Most condominium corporations and rental housing landlords will need to make capital investments in energy storage to realize the benefits of Ontario's ultra-low overnight electricity rate.
CondoBusiness
B.C. to ease rules for strata EV expenditures
Under proposed new legislation, strata corporations would need fewer votes to authorize capital spending and/or building alterations to accommodate EV charging stations,
CondoBusiness
Mould & Fan Coils: A risk you can’t ignore
One of the more desirable "hot spots" for mould growth in condominiums is within fan coil units (FCUs). And left to grow, mould can become a significant health risk to occupants and lead to costly building repairs.
