One of the biggest trends in the multi-unit residential market is using mobile devices to manage access.

Technology is revolutionizing the way condo buildings operate and positively impacting the lives of residents and managers.

What security and privacy threats should condo communities watch out for due to the rise of internet-connected smart home devices?

As society ushers in an era of smart home technology that is more adaptable and efficient, some developers are pushing this to the top of a pile of conveniences.

Security cameras should be located in such a manner that they do not record activities outside the condominium’s property line.

How would this scenario unfold in Ontario? Leaving aside the construction process itself, there are vast differences between Ontario and Florida condominium laws that would have given the Champlain towers significant added protections following registration.

For condo buildings built in the 1980’s or 1990’s, there is likely a window project coming up in the reserve fund study.

The pandemic has altered an interesting and often overlooked item in the budget, which is not a cost at all, but a loss of revenue.

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.

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

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

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.

In February, before the WHO declared a global pandemic, talk among the condo board at Palace Pier was of various news reports piling in.

This expansion of the CAT’s jurisdiction into new issues should be noted by condominium corporation boards and managers alike.