Management
Status certificates revisited in recent court ruling
A recent court decision sheds some more light on the effect of failing to disclose certain declaration violations in a status certificate.
A blind spot in new EV charging station rules?
The new rules that will steer the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at Ontario condo properties starting next week may have a blind spot.
GTA-based condo building demos cogeneration
One GTA-based condo building won’t face the dilemma of when to switch over its HVAC system from heating to cooling this spring thanks to cogeneration.
Advances in pest control could help condos
Several recent advances in pest control could help condo managers combat the bed bugs, flies, others insects and rodents that can invade their properties.
Are your condo property’s master keys secure?
Two recent events in Toronto have called into question the security of master keys in condo buildings.
Catch basin upkeep critical as potholes proliferate
Have there been more potholes this year than in previous years? An informal survey says yes, and parking lots on condo properties are not immune.
Will ‘ultra-high-rises’ cost more to maintain?
The new crop of 'ultra-high-rise' condos rising in Toronto will be more complicated and consequently more costly to maintain, one engineer is warning.
Excess moisture increases pest pressure
In addition to making living spaces uncomfortable, indoor moisture problems can lead to structural damage, health and pest problems.
B.C. residential development land takes tax hit
The British Columbia government expects to collect about $520 million in new annual revenue through additional residential property taxes and property transfer taxes.
The pros and cons of community-building efforts
An industry expert weighs the pros and cons of community-building efforts in condominium corporations.
Food delivery changes challenge condo security
Recent innovations in delivery services may raise additional security concerns for condos, placing renewed importance on access control.
Ontario looks to boost elevator availability
Ontario is looking to boost elevator availability in multi-storey residential buildings, as well as long-term care and seniors’ homes.
Finding more savings through energy audits
Energy experts can help condo corporations identify more complex savings opportunities through an energy audit.
Tenants remain outsiders in condo communities
How do condo managers refer to the people who live in the communities they manage? As owners and tenants, or as residents?
Condo conversions to see expanded warranties
Starting next year, builders and vendors of residential conversion projects will have to register with Tarion and get approval to proceed with their plans.
Accessibility certification fills industry void
Much of the existing building stock falls short of the universal design ideal, but RHFAC can help owners/managers identify impediments to access and set priorities to address them.
Minimum wage hike to follow new condo fees
The minimum wage hike may sting more in condo communities than others as they face new costs associated with recent changes to Ontario’s condo laws.
