Regulations
Canadian Property Management
Hamilton’s rental licensing proposal shelved
Hamilton’s controversial plan to license rental housing will not be moving forward, much to the relief of many in the ...
Construction Business
Builders lien security issues in B.C.
The ability to secure liens comes with its own complications.
Canadian Property Management
Landlords beware of rental property risks
Alberta's Condominium Property Act has some provisions that address tenancies in condominium units, which will prevail in ...
CondoBusiness
U.S. flag flap raises important question
A recent U.S. case has raised the issue of whether a condo owner has the right to display a flag in their unit window.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Lighting efficiency on the agenda for 2014
A previously postponed phase-out of incandescent light bulbs is set to go in most Canadian provinces in 2014.
Canadian Property Management
Liberals’ plan to review OMB worries industry
The Liberal government is going to review the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) appeals process, beginning with consultations in the coming months.
Canadian Property Management
Smoking ignites conflict in condos
With people more aware of the health dangers of second-hand smoke, there are more conflicts between smokers and ...
Construction Business
Disclosure in multi-party litigation
Plaintiffs and defendants in multi-party litigation can enter into settlement negotiations with the assurance that ...
CondoBusiness
Proceed with caution when entering units
A condo board may gain access to an owner's unit under select circumstances, not on suspicion the owner is breaking ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
EU contemplates foam insulation ban
The European Parliament's environmental committee has moved to ban foam insulation manufactured with ...
REMI Network
India’s new real estate regulatory bill
The Union Council of Ministers of India has finally cleared the real estate (regulatory and development) bill.
CondoBusiness
Mandatory qualifications for condo managers
The Ontario government has given the "green light" to mandatory qualifications for condominium managers.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario’s move toward accessibility
New accessibility regulations and innovative ideas are transforming Ontario's infrastructure.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Canada a factor in Obama’s climate action plan
Real estate is a targeted sector in U.S. President Barack Obama's recently released climate action plan.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
BIFMA updates its ergonomics guideline
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association recently revised its 2002 ergonomics guideline.
Construction Business
B.C.’s new Limitation Act now in effect
Effective June 1, B.C.'s new Limitation Act changes the time limits for filing civil lawsuits.
CondoBusiness
When condo and landlord/tenant laws clash
In Ontario, the relationship between landlord/tenant law and condo law is a growing problem.




