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CondoBusiness
Working effectively with a condo manager
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
CondoBusiness
Toronto to curb builders’ use of public space?
A Toronto city councillor is proposing to curb the practice of allowing developers to occupy the public right-of-way. It’s a move that has surprised and
CondoBusiness
Navigating year one in a new condo building
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.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Apartment transactions down in 2014
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.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
T.O.’s energy reporting consultations set for fall
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.
CondoBusiness
Few local condo investors planning a quick flip
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
CondoBusiness
Recommending new condominium rules
Introducing new condominium rules is relatively straightforward, but property managers should consider two key questions before proceeding.
CondoBusiness
Etobicoke development breaks new ground
A new Etobicoke development has broken ground — in more ways than one. On the GO Mimico, now under construction, will be Toronto’s first high-rise
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Affordable housing raises architectural bar
New residents of the West Don Lands affordable housing project are eager to begin their move into the neighbourhood that has undergone enormous transformation over the past four years. The 1.7-acre mixed-use development, constructed by Toronto Community Housing, will be welcoming its first tenants in August.
CondoBusiness
Constructive condominium dispute resolution
Feuding neighbours may go on living in the same building post-conflict. Here are seven steps for constructive condominium dispute resolution.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Inside Postmedia’s new head office
On a February site tour, 365 Bloor St. E.’s glossy white entrance was still a work in progress, but it already bore the markings of its
Canadian Apartment Magazine
When residential tenants fail to pay
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.
CondoBusiness
Co-existing in mixed-use condominiums
Mixed-use condominiums, which include both a commercial and a residential component, provide commercial owners with potential on-site clientele and condominium owners with the convenience of having
Canadian Property Management
Profit brings risk for condominium corporations
Federal scrutiny of tax exemptions could make profit risky for condominium corporations, industry and professional associations.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Financing green apartment building retrofits
n today’s progressively green society, energy efficiency, sustainability, and eco-friendly features are no longer considered ‘optional’ even if they still cost more than traditional alternatives. To own and operate a multi-residential building means understanding the changing industry and striving be as green as possible.
CondoBusiness
Toronto eyes time limit for elevator repairs
Property owners and managers may eventually face not only frustrated residents and tenants when elevators have to be taken offline, but also a time limit
CondoBusiness
Replacing a building’s exterior sealants
Replacing exterior sealants often gets delayed in favour of more pressing projects, but is critical to maintaining a healthy building envelope.




