Management
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 struggles with talent crunch
Staffing shortages have long plagued the condo management sector and a tough labour market isn’t entirely to blame.
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.
Cracks and corrosion put condo balconies at risk
Aging condo balconies demand structural repair and upkeep to remain safe.
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
Condominium market collapse brews change
Untenable pro formas, skittish lenders and reluctant buyers are intertwined features of a condominium market collapse destined to further complicate Canada’s affordable housing shortage.
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?
B.C. real estate sector gets PST surprise
Commercial and residential landlords and strata corporations in British Columbia face a 7 per cent increase on some key operational costs, set to kick in on Oct. 1, 2026.
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.
‘Harassment is not a nuisance’: The rise in condo manager abuse demands legal scrutiny
Harassment should not be dismissed as a mere nuisance, annoyance, or disruption to fit into the CAT’s jurisdiction.
Team-based management reinvents condo staffing
Today’s industry typically relies on a single-manager model, but this approach is revealing its weaknesses amid ongoing labour shortages and increasingly constrained budgets.
Condos grapple with overcrowded units
Overcrowding is difficult to address and even harder to resolve, especially when governing documents provide little clarity.
New resources simplify mediation and arbitration
The CAO added a new section to the dispute resolution part of its website to provide guidance for mediation and arbitration.
CAT expansion poised to shift condo governance
Proposed amendments could soon expand the jurisdiction of Ontario’s Condominium Authority Tribunal (the CAT).
Barriers stall deep energy retrofits in condo sector
Condominiums are among the fastest-growing types of housing, a trend that is particularly significant in a country where the built environment accounts for roughly 18 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions.
Slumping new condo sales have ripple effect
A fix to revive slumping new condo sales will be tricky to execute in current market conditions, which have chased off investors in Toronto and Vancouver.
Weak financial oversight puts condo owners at risk
The sheer scale and complexity of condos demand a level of financial governance equivalent to any major business.




















