Risk Management
Health officials tap water management programs
New guidance from Health Canada urges multifamily landlords and condo corporations to implement water management programs to guard against microbial growth and chemical contaminant leaching.
Your fire safety plan is approved
A fire safety plan isn’t meant to be a binder that only comes out during inspections; it contains vital information the right team members should known.
Navigating Ontario’s drug activity regulations
The proposed regulations under the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025 introduce new responsibilities and heightened risks for landlords.
Protecting against defaults and damages
For landlords in Canada, effective risk management strategies to protect against defaults and property damage are critical.
Rental scams are rising
Missed rent payments and rental scams are rising across Canada in 2025, creating serious financial risks for landlords.
Keeping cool in Canadian apartments
Legal expert Joe Hoffer offer insights for landlords amid calls for mandatory cooling systems into federally funded retrofits and new construction.
Illegal drug activity could ensnare landlords
Proposed Ontario legislation targets landlords who knowingly permit or possess proceeds from the production or trafficking of controlled substances within premises they control.
Cybersecurity in property management
As malware and phishing scams become more sophisticated, being prepared for a data breach is in every organization's best interest.
Multiple failings uncovered in fatal fire probe
Beyond the UK, the report offers lessons for onlookers everywhere about slipshod diligence, inappropriately trained safety administrators and the possible risks of commercial pressures in certification processes.
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.
Addressing potential water risks in older buildings
One way to ensure a building gets the best insurance rates is to lower its potential water risks by taking proactive steps to prevent damage and over-consumption.
Promise of safe haven woos foreign investors
Foreign investors contemplating Canada’s multifamily market may see more theoretical than actual opportunity, given the current scarcity of available product.
Navigating the Fire Code
Having a detailed Fire Safety Plan helps ensure the effective use of equipment, fire safety systems, and procedures to protect occupants should hazard strike.
Maintaining a safe property through winter
Residential property managers need to be extra vigilant this time of year to ensure their buildings are safe and properly maintained.
Receptive climate for risk management brewing
New guidance for CRE investors and owners/managers highlights climate-related risks, recommended safeguard measures and key questions for gauging the preparedness of assets.
B.C. wildfires force thousands to evacuate
As wildfires spread at an alarming rate, the B.C. government is urging citizens, including multi-unit tenants and property owners, to take precaution.
Swimming pool safety and liability
In the hot, hazy days of summer, swimming pools are a great source of fun and relaxation, but they also bring a host of risks and responsibilities or property owners.



















