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deepfake scams

Detecting AI-generated deepfake scams

Rising in frequency, new deepfake video calls are fooling employees into believing they are speaking with legitimate clients or vendors.
Health officials tap water management plans

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.
committee

Making volunteer committees work in condos

Volunteer committees serve as an advisory extension of the board's capacity, not a direct rival to its authority.
digital governance

Digital governance gap creates operational risks

Condo corporations are facing a widening digital governance gap and it’s becoming one of the biggest operational risks for communities in 2026.
lithium-ion batteries

Rechargeable products using lithium-ion batteries: safe selection and disposal

Fire risks related to lithium-ion batteries and their legal implications are discussed in a recent article by condominium lawyers Nancy Houle and James Davidson. They
emails

New email changes to impact condo systems

By the end of December 2026, Microsoft will change how systems are allowed to sign in to send emails, such as trouble alerts, status reports, or notices that something needs attention.
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.
microsoft

Preparing for Microsoft’s EWS deadline

On October 1, 2026, Microsoft will begin disabling Exchange Web Services, with a permanent shutdown scheduled for April 1, 2027. Software that condo corporations rely upon every day will quietly stop performing certain functions.
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.