Condominium
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Eliminating odour problems in condos
New strategies and innovative technologies have made eliminating odour problems in condos easier than ever.
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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.
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Understanding undue hardship in condos
What constitutes undue hardship for a condo corporation assessing a request for accommodation? Lawyer Deborah Howden explains.
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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.
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Tips on revitalizing condo landscapes
Using long-term planning and designing condo landscapes that emphasize user enjoyment can lead to increased property values.
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Forecasting condo design trends for 2014
What are the top condo design trends for the coming year? Anita Wiklém of Wiklém Design Inc. offers this expert advice.
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Accommodating electric vehicles in condos
Installing electric vehicle-charging stations during construction is straightforward, but retrofitting existing properties can be a challenge.
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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.
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Duty to accommodate versus condo rules
What is a condominium corporation's duty to accommodate a resident? Deborah Howden of Shibley Righton LLP’s Condominium Law Group explains.
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New condo technologies changing the industry
This video report discusses new condo technololgies. Commentator: WOWNetwork.ca's Sue Langlois.
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Planning to ensure reserve funds are adequate
Condo boards must plan ahead and undertake studies to ensure than reserve funds are adequate for future major capital repairs and replacements.
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Defusing condominium disputes
While conflicts between tenants is expected in multi-res buildings, property managers must deal with condominium disputes before they escalate.
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Balancing condo safety with privacy rights
Condominiums must walk a fine line to balance community safety with occupants' privacy rights.
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Winter matting doesn’t need to be an eyesore
How can winter matting be designed to serve its function with style? Anita Wiklém, creative director at Wiklém Design Inc., offers her expert opinion.
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Keeping petty condo disputes out of court
Prevent small condominium disputes from becoming costly, drawn-out court cases.
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When condo corporations borrow money
When the directors of a condominium corporation determine that it’s in their best interest to borrow money, the loan transaction is somewhat unique.
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Reserve fund studies
This video report discusses reserve fund studies. Commentator: Halsall's Sally Thompson.
