Condominium
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Claiming common element finish deficiencies
How do condominium corporations get warranty coverage for common element finish deficiencies caused by the builder’s trades? Halsall Associates' executive vice-president, Sally Thompson, provides insight.
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Maintaining a condominium’s curb appeal
Updating a building's common elements will bring new investors, new owners and new visibility in an ever-growing ...
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Mandatory qualifications for condo managers
The Ontario government has given the "green light" to mandatory qualifications for condominium managers.
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Bad court rulings
This video report looks at bad court rulings and the impacts on the condo community. Commentators: Shibley Righton's Armand Conant and John Deacon of Deacon Spears Fedson & Montizambert.
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Luxe downtown lofts win architecture award
500 Wellington St. W. was recently recognized as Toronto’s favourite new residential building at this year’s ...
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Election of condo board directors
How can a unit owner get elected to a condo board? Condominium consultant Robert Buckler and lawyer Karen Kisiel weigh-in.
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When condo and landlord/tenant laws clash
In Ontario, the relationship between landlord/tenant law and condo law is a growing problem.
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The scoop on pets in condos
Condo owners often ask about various issues relating to pets, particularly if certain pets are permitted to reside in a building. The first thing a condo board ...
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Preparing for a mediation hearing
Where a unit owner has a dispute with the condominium’s board of directors, the matter may be taken to mediation. How should the unit owner prepare for the hearing? Jeanette Bicknell, a mediator with the Sadowski Resolutions Group, provides her expertise.
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Unequal condo maintenance fees
A condo unit owner discovers he/she is paying greater monthly maintenance fees than their neighbour even though their unit is smaller. What can the unit owner do? John Deacon, a senior partner in the law firm of Deacon Spears Fedson & Montizambert, offers his legal advice.
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Recipe for retaining skilled staff
How can a property manager reduce staff turnover? Muskoka Condo Services' president, Debbie Dale, provides her expert opinion.
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Condo lobby face-lift
What can be done to update a condo lobby? Wiklém Design's creative director and founding partner, Anita Wiklém, provides her design expertise.
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Condo board membership
What is involved in serving on a condo board? Condominium consultant Robert Buckler and lawyer Karen Kisiel provide insight.
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Honest advertising for condo projects
Toronto developers may soon have to adhere to stricter ad rules.
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Seasonal heat-cool changeover
Why do many highrise condominiums overheat in spring? Halsall Associates' executive vice-president, Sally Thompson, provides insight.
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The imposition of mandatory mediation
Why does the Condominium Act say disputes must be mediated? Jeanette Bicknell, a mediator with the Sadowski Resolutions Group, weighs in.
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Strong AGM turnout starts with advance notice
How can a communication strategy help a condo board reach quorum and improve attendance at its annual general meeting? WOWnetwork's sales and marketing coordinator, Kim Mancina, explains.




