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harassment

‘Harassment is not a nuisance’: The rise in condo manager abuse demands legal scrutiny

Harassment should not be dismissed as a mere nuisance, annoyance, or disruption to fit into the CAT’s jurisdiction.
overcrowded

Condos grapple with overcrowded units

Overcrowding is difficult to address and even harder to resolve, especially when governing documents provide little clarity.
mediation

New resources simplify mediation and arbitration

The CAO added a new section to the dispute resolution part of its website to provide guidance for mediation and arbitration.
the CAT

CAT expansion poised to shift condo governance

Proposed amendments could soon expand the jurisdiction of Ontario’s Condominium Authority Tribunal (the CAT).
retrofits

Barriers stall deep energy retrofits in condo sector

Condominiums are among the fastest-growing types of housing, a trend that is particularly significant in a country where the built environment accounts for roughly 18 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions.
financial

Weak financial oversight puts condo owners at risk

The sheer scale and complexity of condos demand a level of financial governance equivalent to any major business.
communication

Condo communication missteps under scrutiny

In a series of recent legal cases, condo boards, unit owners and property managers have been grappling not only with disputes but the complex nuances of communication.
reasonable

Recent cases clarify reasonable conduct

Being reasonable is a fundamental aspect of condominium living, but it is not always easy to determine what it means to act reasonably within shared spaces.
Non-profit organizations tapped for big reveal

Non-profit organizations tapped for big reveal

Proposed new filing requirements reflect the Canadian government's intention to enumerate a segment of the tax-exempt sector that has been largely unquantified.
iPro

Brokerage reform urged amidst iPro scandal

Although all attention is currently on iPro, its shutdown speaks to larger issues around buyer protection.
AI policies

AI policies guide appropriate use

Without guidelines, AI can expose confidential data, weaken a brand, or produce results that mislead owners, residents, clients, or partners.
AI

AI and condo governance: hype or help?

AI isn’t a silver bullet, but when used responsibly, it can help teams reduce administrative workload, improve turnaround time, and create space for more strategic work.
sewer

Sewer back-ups cost condo corporation

A recent court decision provides a sobering illustration of the consequences facing condominium corporations that fail to respond adequately to serious concerns affecting unit owners.
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.
Illegal drug activity could ensnare landlords

Illegal drug activity could ensnare landlords

Proposed Ontario legislation targets landlords who knowingly permit or possess proceeds from the production or trafficking of controlled substances within premises they control.