Property Management
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.
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
Prioritizing value in engineering procurement
Condo boards face mounting pressure to manage reserve funds efficiently while protecting future owners from unnecessary financial strain.
Remote work amplifying noise disputes
Condo communities must learn to balance work-from-home realities with long-standing norms around noise.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.


















