Management
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.
Condo communication missteps under scrutiny
In a series of recent legal cases, condo boards, unit owners and property managers have been grappling not only with disputes but the complex nuances of communication.
Connecting condo residents in the digital age
Engaging with condo residents through modern digital platforms.
Condo downturn “less severe” than 1990s crash
Toronto’s once-booming condo market has been deteriorating over the past year, echoing the condo crash of the 1990s. However, a new report from Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation suggests a less severe outcome this time around.
Recent cases clarify reasonable conduct
Being reasonable is a fundamental aspect of condominium living, but it is not always easy to determine what it means to act reasonably within shared spaces.
Non-profit organizations tapped for big reveal
Proposed new filing requirements reflect the Canadian government's intention to enumerate a segment of the tax-exempt sector that has been largely unquantified.
AI policies guide appropriate use
Without guidelines, AI can expose confidential data, weaken a brand, or produce results that mislead owners, residents, clients, or partners.


















