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Balancing condo law requirements

Condominium corporations are in a tricky situation when balancing condo law requirements during settlements and lawsuits.

When political canvassers come knocking

Condo boards and staff can't restrict political canvassers from reasonably accessing condominiums during municipal, provincial or federal elections.

Real estate industry tags Ontario election issues

The real estate industry names Ontario election issues that will affect the sector, and outlines how this election has killed some proposed bills.

Toronto condo renters to form association

The Federation of Metro Tenants’ Associations (FMTA) is reaching out to Toronto condo renters in an effort to help them form their own association.

Finalizing the new Ontario Condominium Act

With the new Ontario Condominium Act nearly here, experts explain the problems with the old act and outline what they want to see in the new draft.

Grappling with mental health in condos

Mental health in condos must be navigated thoughtfully. Corporations have a duty to uphold rules, but above that, to accommodate individuals.

Toronto priority neighbourhoods may increase

The number of Toronto priority neighbourhoods may rise to 31 from 22, due to changes in the criteria that the city uses to determine at-risk areas.

Ontario Municipal Board reform still polarizing

Calls for Ontario Municipal Board reform are on the rise. But the OMB is a contentious issue, and experts cannot agree on how to move forward.

The line between a condo and a rental building

In his book, The Condo Bible, Dan Barnabic explains the problems associated with having too many rental units in condo buildings.

When courts force condo owners to sell

Canada's courts are being called upon to find the balance between the rights of condo owners versus the rights of the greater community.

Toronto’s land transfer tax remains unscathed

Despite vocal opposition from the real estate industry, attempts to reduce the Toronto land transfer tax in the 2014 budget have failed.

New year brings new Condo Act details

Ontario is now in the final stage of its three-part Condo Act review, meaning a reform bill could be at Queen’s Park early this spring.

U.S. Realtors want FHA condo rules relaxed

A majority of U.S. condos are being denied FHA-approval due to what the industry has deemed unnecessarily strict requirements.

Balancing condo safety with privacy rights

Condominiums must walk a fine line to balance community safety with occupants' privacy rights.

Keeping petty condo disputes out of court

Prevent small condominium disputes from becoming costly, drawn-out court cases.

Making changes to common elements

When a condo corporation wants to change a common element or asset, the board may have to follow certain steps in the Condo Act before starting the work.

Toronto’s new Green Standard raises concerns

As Toronto prepares to phase in updates to its Green Standard, some building industry members have concerns about ...