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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.
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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.