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lithium-ion

Condos tackle lithium-ion battery risks

Lithium-ion batteries mostly operate safely and reliably, but failures can occur with serious resulting risks, particularly in multi-residential settings.
aging in place

Evolving smart home tech redefines aging in place

Emerging technologies are powering homes into active support systems that can monitor, predict and respond to the changing needs of older adults and boost their
procurement

Prioritizing value in engineering procurement

Condo boards face mounting pressure to manage reserve funds efficiently while protecting future owners from unnecessary financial strain.
noise

Remote work amplifying noise disputes

Condo communities must learn to balance work-from-home realities with long-standing norms around noise.
Insurance

Insurance market shift demands budget vigilance

The high insurance premiums that have rattled Ontario’s condo corporations are declining after years of substantial increases, but industry professionals are cautioning boards to remain vigilant about various insurance-related risks that can impact their budgets.
amenity

Renewing amenity spaces in midtown Toronto

At 319 Merton Street in Toronto, the condo board recently completed a comprehensive refurbishment of its nearly 20-year-old amenity floor.
common areas

Refreshing common areas without construction

Minor updates can dramatically shift how a building feels without the cost, disruption, or timeline of a full renovation.
strata

B.C. strata sector overdue for reform

Some members of British Columbia’s strata sector are raising the alarm about depleted reserve funds and looming special levies, while also calling on the provincial government to undertake a full review of the Strata Property Act.
roberts

Common element alterations carry legal risks

Every improvement that touches the common elements brings legal and operational consequences. How bulk indemnity agreements can offer long-term protection and cost-efficiency, help resolve historical issues, and streamline future requests.
CAT

Navigating disputes with the CAT

If the CAT’s jurisdiction expands into additional governance disputes, boards and managers should expect that some applicants will test the boundaries of jurisdiction and procedure.
pool safety

Emerging tech seeks to advance pool safety

Pool safety is under renewed scrutiny after two recent incidents occurred at condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area, one involving a chemical mishap and the other a fatal drowning.
condo management

Condo management struggles with talent crunch

Staffing shortages have long plagued the condo management sector and a tough labour market isn’t entirely to blame.
condos

Condos navigate boardroom politics

A well-run board can hold a community together, but when power struggles, secretive meetings, and passive-aggressive emails take over, condos can feel less like a home and more like a political thriller.
balconies

Cracks and corrosion put condo balconies at risk

Aging condo balconies demand structural repair and upkeep to remain safe.
fire code

Fire code violations threaten condo safety

Ontario condominium corporations are responsible for ensuring the safety of their buildings and the wellbeing of their residents. One of the most crucial aspects of
condo fees

Ontario condo fees outpace other provinces

Condo fees in Ontario are both a necessity and a point of contention for many owners. What do monthly increases mean for owners and prospective buyers?
strata

B.C. realtors urge review of Strata Property Act

The BCREA and the AOIR are calling on the provincial government to undertake a full review of the Strata Property Act.