The first step in a green cleaning program is often to switch from traditional to green cleaning chemicals. What facility managers may not realize is

Whether newly elected or seasoned veterans, all board members can benefit from putting effort into developing effective working relationships with their condo manager. Building trust

Height-adjustable tables are rising to the occasion as evidence that prolonged static postures have a range of negative health consequences mounts. Although not new, the

With the popularity of e-cigarettes on the rise in Canada, the question of whether property managers will consider these ‘smokeless’ alternatives to be part of their general smoking policy is still up for debate.

Owners in a new condo building may want to strike a steering committee to oversee the transition from declarant-appointed board to owner-elected board.

After a record breaking year in 2013, in terms of sales volume and market pace, the first half of 2014 saw a reversal of that trend in the GTA.

City of Toronto staff have set out a fall to winter timeframe for consultations on the development of a proposed energy reporting bylaw for large buildings.

Condominium investors represent 17.1 per cent of locally based unit owners in the Toronto and Vancouver markets, according to the findings of a Canada Mortgage

Financing is the number one reason real estate transactions fail to complete, even among high net worth clients. So why do mainstream lenders decline on a loan, even when the buyer and seller both agree on a purchase/sale price?

Introducing new condominium rules is relatively straightforward, but property managers should consider two key questions before proceeding.

Accommodating an aging workforce through ergonomic improvement processes and training programs benefits employees old and young.

FRPO’s Certified Rental Building (CRB) Program is fast becoming the quality assurance marker of choice for renters throughout Ontario. Developed in 2008, it is the only multi-residential certification program of its kind in North America

Feuding neighbours may go on living in the same building post-conflict. Here are seven steps for constructive condominium dispute resolution.

Property managers say demands are shifting in Ontario’s cottage rental market. Today many renters expect a resort-like atmosphere.

Hiring a property manager to run a community's day-to-day operations is a critical decision. Here's a checklist of considerations condo boards should make.

Buildings have been producing data since their first energy bills were delivered, but until recently, collecting and analyzing building data was difficult, timely and costly.

When it comes to collecting money owed as a result of non-payment of rent, for damage to a property or even for utilities, landlords are forced to attend small claims court. Here's what else they should do.