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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.