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CondoBusiness

Making changes to common elements

When a condo corporation wants to change a common element or asset, the board may have to follow certain steps in the Condo Act before starting the work.

Canadian Property Management

Industry group slams “unworkable” parking levy

A report released by a real estate industry coalition warns of the negative impact a proposed parking levy would have on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Canadian Property Management

Board and C-suite roles still elusive for women

Gender diversity efforts could soon become a mandated element of corporate governance disclosure for public ...

Building Strategies & Sustainability

Toronto’s new Green Standard raises concerns

As Toronto prepares to phase in updates to its Green Standard, some building industry members have concerns about ...

Building Strategies & Sustainability

Asbestos surveys widely mandated in Quebec

Quebec is one of the last Canadian jurisdictions to specifically mandate asbestos monitoring and ...

CondoBusiness

More than 200 changes proposed to Condo Act

The creation of an independent condo office to oversee the industry is one of more than 200 recommendations ...

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.