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short-term-rentals

Short-term rentals: what to know in 2025

Failing to regulate short-term rentals within the building may lead to increased conflict with local bylaws, heightened insurance risk, and strain on community resources.
status certificate

Status certificates 101

One of the most important documents in a condo transaction is the status certificate—and its price may be set for a sharp increase.
performance audit

Performance audits: what new condo board members need to know

When condo owners join the board of a newly registered condominium project, they’ll often face a lot of new processes and terminology that they’re not familiar with. One of the most significant is a performance audit.
gardening

Risk management tips for gardening committees

Condo corporations are often seeking innovative ways to enhance the aesthetic appeal of their properties and foster community engagement.
Condo

Condo corporations brace for increased costs

Many condo corporations have already seen much higher prices for capital projects. How will the trade war create further impacts?
Ottawa Mission

Ottawa Mission launches maintenance training

The program equips individuals with the skills and certification necessary to secure stable employment as building superintendents in the residential sector or commercial building operators.
retaining staff

Tips for retaining condo staff and avoiding turnover

A high turnover rate disrupts the belonging that residents strive to foster, incurs unnecessary costs associated with recruitment and training, and may be an indication of a culture gone wrong.
owners

How to avoid ambushing owners with difficult news

An all-too-common occurrence at owners’ meetings is the surprise residents feel when financial shortfalls for major capital repair projects are up for discussion. Some would
recordings

Are AGM recordings records of the corporation?

If video recordings for virtual and hybrid meetings are considered to be records of the corporation, many negative and serious consequences can result.
shared facilities

The pitfalls of shared facilities agreements

A shared facility agreement is often a quagmire of legal mumbo jumbo that is next to impossible to interpret.
the CAT

Enforcing CAT orders through Ontario’s Small Claims Court

The Condominium Authority Tribunal handles disputes related to condo governance, but once a decision is made, enforcement can be challenging.
condo boards

Expanding condo board oversight

Bringing the condo governance disputes into the CAT’s jurisdiction as per the standing committee’s recommendations would be an altering change of the Act’s self-governance model.
aging

Anticipating the needs of aging condo communities

New updates to the OBC, which come into effect January 1, 2025, do little to address accessibility. How can existing condos prioritize inclusion when planning for renovations?
employment

Five reasons to review employment contracts

Outdated employment contracts expose condo corporations to financial and legal risks they could otherwise avoid.
condo

Eco-friendly condo upgrades

Reaching net zero by 2050 means sustainability targets for new and existing condo buildings will need to change quickly.
CAO

CAO releases report on state of reserve funds

The Condominium Authority of Ontario has released preliminary findings on the state of reserve funds and owners’ awareness of their importance.
security cameras

Q&A: Security cameras and condos

An increasing use of security cameras in and around condo communities has come with more questions and issues condo boards, property managers and condo lawyers are forced to deal with.