Condo Q&A
How to upgrade parking garage safety
The colour scheme seen in parking garages that are up-to-code is the result of coordinating multiple bylaws; for example, municipal property standards, fire code, building code, and health and safety codes.
Soundproofing tips for condo flooring
Renovation agreements act as a preventative measure against owners and contractors looking to skimp on the acoustic membrane required to be installed under flooring.
Auditing a condo’s pandemic response
In the thick of a second wave, industry members are more aware of the foresight required of them, prompting recent questions about pandemic response.
Simple upgrades for winter resilience
What are some simple and cost-effective upgrades a condo corporation can implement to make their building more resilient in winter?
How to run glitch-free virtual meetings?
Virtual meetings are one way condo corporations are balancing social distancing with the need to conduct ongoing business, but they aren't without technical glitches.
HVAC systems and COVID-19: Q&A
There's prevailing uncertainty over potential exposure to the virus through building ventilation systems. How concerned should condo communities be?
Smart tech energy upgrades to HVAC systems
Smart tech can help segment the exact needs and usage patterns of varying buildings and deem how best to provide comfort to residents.
Why are insurance costs rising?
Insurance costs for condo corporations have been rising. Some face sharp increases in premiums and deductibles; others are unable to renew their insurance.
Why have a standard unit bylaw?
Those who have not passed a standard unit bylaw are placing a heavy burden on the corporation’s insurance to repair an insurable loss.
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.
Accommodating electric vehicles in your condo building
How electric vehicles are changing the built environment and why property managers should care.
Q&A: Budget-friendly condo renovations
Knowing where to focus condo restoration efforts (and how to save money in the process) can help balance the desire to stay modern with the need to stay on budget.
Comment: The cost of experts
There is an adage that says, "The only thing more expensive than a professional is an amateur," and nowhere is this truer than in a condominium setting.
How electronic voting works in condos
Now that electronic voting is allowed in Ontario condos, how exactly does it work?
Can developers enter section 98 agreements?
The Condominium Act does not prohibit a developer from entering into a section 98 agreement with the condo while it still owns the units.
Can boards curb uses of exclusive parking spaces?
Can condo corporations enforce parking rules in spaces that are not owned by the unit owner, but of which they have exclusive use?
How to remediate previously hoarded units
What cleaning and repair work is required to remediate a previously hoarded unit? An extreme-cleaning expert answers.