Condominium
CondoBusiness
Managing condo rule enforcement
How should a manager approach condo rule enforcement? Robert Weinberg of Percel Inc. offers his expert opinion.
CondoBusiness
When residents break condo rules
Residents can go to elaborate steps to break condo rules. But boards have a responsibility to effectively enforce rules and bring tenants on board.
CondoBusiness
Avoiding spikes in condo expenses
How can boards avoid spikes in planned condo expenses set out in reserve fund studies? Eric Plant of Brilliant Property Management explains.
CondoBusiness
Ontario revisiting wood-frame building rules
Ontario is looking at permitting wood-frame building construction up to six-storeys tall in its proposed building code changes.
Design Quarterly
In-floor heating gaining ground in condo market
In-floor heating is gaining ground in the condo market. And coupled with the smart home technology, it allows owners to be more energy efficient.
CondoBusiness
Grappling with mental health in condos
Mental health in condos must be navigated thoughtfully. Corporations have a duty to uphold rules, but above that, to accommodate individuals.
CondoBusiness
Leveraging online marketing tools to sell condos
How can developers and real estate agents leverage online marketing tools to drive sales? Adam Artman of UrbanForm offers his expert advice.
CondoBusiness
Preventing structural damage in parking lots
Insufficient lighting, tight traffic patterns and poor drivers can lead to serious damage in parking lots, and therefore costly repairs.
CondoBusiness
New standards for condo security
This video report discusses condo security and how a building can stay safe. Commentator: Mike Fenton of Paragon Security.
CondoBusiness
The line between a condo and a rental building
In his book, The Condo Bible, Dan Barnabic explains the problems associated with having too many rental units in condo buildings.
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
Covering gaps in a condo corporation’s insurance
Where does a condo corporation's insurance policy end and a resident's policy begin? Ryan Michel of Allstate Canada explains.
CondoBusiness
Eliminating odour problems in condos
New strategies and innovative technologies have made eliminating odour problems in condos easier than ever.
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
Understanding undue hardship in condos
What constitutes undue hardship for a condo corporation assessing a request for accommodation? Lawyer Deborah Howden explains.
CondoBusiness
Transforming a former factory into urban lofts
A rare residential laneway project slated for Toronto's Bloordale neighbourhood will transform an old yarn factory into in-demand urban lofts.
CondoBusiness
Tips on revitalizing condo landscapes
Using long-term planning and designing condo landscapes that emphasize user enjoyment can lead to increased property values.
