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Building services providers and termination pay
George has been working as head of security at the local shopping mall for the last five years. However, a new security company has just
Urbanization is the new normal: report
Urbanization is the new normal, according to PwC and the Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015 report. The publication, now in its
Condo office likely a question of how, not if
All signals suggest that when the Ontario government moves forward with its modernization of the Condominium Act, creating a ‘condo office’ will not be a
Compliance with AODA lessens liability risk
Many of Ontario’s building owners and managers are now struggling to decipher requirements for barrier-free access in the Ontario Building Code (OBC), under the Accessibility
Delineating where private property rights end
The City of Toronto is investigating the use of visual aids to delineate where private property rights end and public property begins. The move follows
When residents repeatedly break condo rules
The Ontario courts view a forced unit sale as a last resort, even when residents repeatedly break condo rules. Escalating enforcement measures come first.
Paybacks reflect carbon tax and offset costs
Carbon tax and offset requirements have begun to filter through to paybacks on energy saving measures in British Columbia and Quebec.
Ontario budget fuels real estate investment
The Ontario government's proposed provincial pension and public investment management agency would create a pool of capital to be directed to real estate.
When political canvassers come knocking
Condo boards and staff can't restrict political canvassers from reasonably accessing condominiums during municipal, provincial or federal elections.
Real estate industry tags Ontario election issues
The real estate industry names Ontario election issues that will affect the sector, and outlines how this election has killed some proposed bills.
Rooming house fire highlights safety concerns
The recent rooming house fire in Toronto's Kensington Market highlights the importance of fire safety and bringing illegal rooming houses up to code.
Ontario Municipal Board reform still polarizing
Calls for Ontario Municipal Board reform are on the rise. But the OMB is a contentious issue, and experts cannot agree on how to move forward.
How managers must act for stratas with sections
What strata property managers need to know about B.C.'s Real Estate Services Act requirements.
Smoke-free entrances becoming the norm
Toronto is looking at banning smoking from public building entrances. But it certainly isn't the first jurisdiction in the country to consider butting out.
Small environmental impacts must be reported
A recent Supreme Court decision means that property managers should report all irregular environmental discharges, even if it doesn't appear damaging.
Calgary is developing its future
The City of Calgary has planned, serviced and sold municipally-owned land assets to ensure availability of industrial lots through strong and weak economies.
Board and C-suite roles still elusive for women
Gender diversity efforts could soon become a mandated element of corporate governance disclosure for public ...
