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GTHA housing starts

Construction costs rattle the condo industry

Construction cost increases are a significant concern if a condo needs to complete work in the next year or so. But the concern isn't just the here and now.
cybersecurity

Strengthening your condo’s cybersecurity system

Here’s what you should know about cyberattacks, how to improve your cybersecurity network, and what to do if your corporation is hacked.
pet

Handling pet disputes in condos

Many condominium corporations that allow pets to varying degrees may see more four-legged friends roaming around, and there are several common issues residents will likely have to contend with.
health

High-rises bringing health to new heights

Urbanites living in two up-and-coming condos won't have to escape their homes for fresh air and water.
CAT

The CAT’s elusive middle ground

How fast is too fast to bring an enforcement matter to the Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario (the CAT).
EV

Plugging into the future of EV charging

New buildings are subject to laws and regulations, which require them to be compatible with EVCs.
virtual meetings

Future of virtual meetings and e-voting hangs in the balance for many condos as deadline looms

Condo corporations able hold virtual meetings and conduct advance and real-time e-voting without a bylaw may possibly see this privilege cease after September 30.
fraud

Uptick in fraud a wake-up call for condos

In these economically trying times, as one would expect, fraud has been rearing its ugly head. Unfortunately, condominium corporations have increasingly become an easy target.
cyber security

Why facilities must be proactive to improve cyber security

Research found cyber attackers increased their targeting of internet-connected OT devices by 2,204% between January and September 2021.
condo manager

Detoxifying the condo manager’s workplace

It’s hard to imagine that there’s a condo manager anywhere in Ontario who would describe their job as easy. The breadth and depth of knowledge required to do the job well are astounding.
water

The future of water in buildings is smart

Water creates levels of risk throughout all stages of a building’s life cycle and is a major cause of loss during and after construction.
tornado

How to prepare properties for tornado season

The deadly storm that devastated large parts of Southern Ontario on Saturday did so with little warning. In its aftermath,10 people are dead and the tornado-grade winds of the storm, called a ‘derecho,’ left behind massive damage and destruction.
lilies

The bright idea behind lilies

Known by their Latin name as Lilium, or more commonly as lilies, these unusual beauties aim to please any condo landscape from June to September.
water damage

Warding off water damage

As the rapid growth of condominium living in Canada continues, corporations and their suite owners need to be on alert for water damage.
condo budgeting

Inflation impacts condo budgeting

The phenomenon of price increases and shortage of items is affecting every aspect of daily life, including common element fees, which are paid each and every month to both new and old condominium corporations.
BOMA BC energy

Greening Ontario’s housing sector

Ontario’s housing sector emits more greenhouse gas emissions than any other province, primarily due to its high population rate. In the province, residential buildings are
maintenance and repair

Cases shed light on maintenance and repair obligations in condos

Maintenance and repair obligations of both owners and condo corporations are defined in the Condominium Act, which sets out the minimum default obligations. T