Condominium
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Residential unit inspection 101
Targeted in-suite inspections of residential units can support building safety and cost-effective operation.
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Responding to requests for condo records
When are condo boards required to release documents to owners? Josh Milgrom, an associate with Heenan Blaikie LLP's condominium group, explains.
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Continuous rise of reserve fund contributions
There are many reasons why contribution levels must increase, including unexpected issues, rising costs ...
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New condo project embraces shrinking unit sizes
Smart House is the first condo development in Toronto to be built specifically with compact living in mind.
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Mediation versus arbitration
What's the difference between mediation and arbitration? Jeanette Bicknell, a mediator with the Sadowski Resolutions Group, explains.
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Choosing condo board members
It's important that unit owners pick the right people to serve on the condo board, especially since the corporation's multi-million dollar budget is in the hands of volunteers.
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Mod design meets natural beauty in Burlington
Adi Development Group is trying to shake off Burlington’s image as a sleepy bedroom community with its latest ...
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Calling on technology in emergencies
How can technology facilitate efficient emergency communications in a condo? Nicholas Gill, managing partner of BuildingLink.com, weighs in.
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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 ...
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Landlords beware of rental property risks
Alberta's Condominium Property Act has some provisions that address tenancies in condominium units, which will prevail in ...
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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.
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Responding to enforcement letters
Many condominium disputes can be resolved a lot sooner and for much less money if unit owners simply respond to ...
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The right lights for parking garages
What is the most energy-efficient lighting for a condominium parking garage? Provident Energy Management's Jennifer Young weighs in.
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Report dispels predictions of a condo crash
A newly released report forecasts the condo market will remain stable across eight of the country’s major cities.
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‘Unretirement’ resort coming to Richmond Hill
Richmond Springs Retirement Resort is designed to cater to active retirees.
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Communication key to keeping condo fees low
What information do condo boards sometimes forget to communicate regularly to residents? WOWnetwork's Kim Mancina weighs in.
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Smoking ignites conflict in condos
With people more aware of the health dangers of second-hand smoke, there are more conflicts between smokers and ...
