Fire plans may need an overhaul as the resident population ages, building systems are updated, and renovations alter the layout of floors or rooms.

The insurance crisis in condominiums is affecting how boards are planning for disasters in Ontario.

Should the corporation move forward with certain maintenance repairs if the issue has the potential to become exponentially worse?

Ontario is kicking the dust off of elevator repair legislation, which was passed under the Liberal government in May 2018 but never proclaimed into law.

It is unlikely that the condo’s declaration, bylaws, rules, or policies include any reference to trust; yet good governance cannot be achieved without it.

I am a licensed condominium property manager, I am in my early 30s, and I am completely burned out.

As Ontario considers making digital and virtual processes permanent, the condo industry is addressing various privacy concerns.

While the relevance of geothermal has been percolating for years, the buzz is that more developers are starting to pay attention.

Construction is a billion-dollar industry in Canada. While most large projects at condominiums proceed relatively smoothly, there is always risk of friction for contractors and

Board orientations also help prioritize the feedback of unit owners from the AGM and organize them as part of the agenda for the term ahead in an efficient manner.

While we can see human resources supporting head office staff, the involvement in operations is, for the most part, something new.

The renovation work should aim to improve the property and make it more accessible for residents and visitors.

After 2022, companies must use their own funds to reimburse embedded energy managers, but will be offered “an enhanced level of technical support and resources.” It's a move some see as more short-sighted.

This pandemic has helped condo managers to identify relevant skill gaps in relation to being prepared for the unexpected.

Careful planning and high and low-design cost options will quickly transform any curb-appeal project into improved real estate value.

A sustainability plan and budget should be made with the mindset of plan and prevent, instead of react and pivot.

Up until May 31, 2021, condominium corporations can hold virtual meetings and use electronic voting, without a bylaw.