Regulations
CondoBusiness
Balancing condo law requirements
Condominium corporations are in a tricky situation when balancing condo law requirements during settlements and lawsuits.
CondoBusiness
When political canvassers come knocking
Condo boards and staff can't restrict political canvassers from reasonably accessing condominiums during municipal, provincial or federal elections.
Construction Business
The role of an OHS prime contractor in Alberta
The role, function and responsibilities of an OHS prime contractor is becoming better understood as the industry gains comfort with the concept.
Canadian Property Management
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.
CondoBusiness
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.
CondoBusiness
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.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Rooming house fire highlights safety concerns
The recent rooming house fire in Toronto's Kensington Market highlights the importance of fire safety and bringing illegal rooming houses up to code.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
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.
Canadian Property Management
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.
Canadian Property Management
How managers must act for stratas with sections
What strata property managers need to know about B.C.'s Real Estate Services Act requirements.
CondoBusiness
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.
CondoBusiness
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.
CondoBusiness
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.
Canadian Property Management
Smoke-free entrances becoming the norm
Toronto is looking at banning smoking from public building entrances. But it certainly isn't the first jurisdiction in the country to consider butting out.
CondoBusiness
Balancing condo safety with privacy rights
Condominiums must walk a fine line to balance community safety with occupants' privacy rights.
CondoBusiness
Keeping petty condo disputes out of court
Prevent small condominium disputes from becoming costly, drawn-out court cases.
Canadian Property Management
Small environmental impacts must be reported
A recent Supreme Court decision means that property managers should report all irregular environmental discharges, even if it doesn't appear damaging.






