Does a unit owner need to get permission from the condominium board to renovate his/her unit? Armand Conant, a partner in the law firm of Shibley Righton LLP, provides his legal expertise.

What incentive rebates are available for common area retrofit projects? Provident Energy Management's Jennifer Young weighs in.

A number of court decisions over the past four years have emphasized the risks faced by developers under REDMA ...

Residents of highrise condominiums are particularly vulnerable to long-term power outages, which can leave the elderly stranded in the dark ...

Effective communication is paramount in the successful management of a condo corporation and this is never more evident than in emergency circumstances. Successful communication can be the difference between a smoothly ...

Hiring a property manager can prove to be challenging. Here are five steps to consider when hiring a property manager.

This video report provides the scoop on pets in condos. Commentators: Jason Rivait, a condominium lawyer at Heenan Blaikie LLP, and Puja Walia, an associate in the law firm of Deacon Spears Fedson & Montizambert.

Soaring 32-storeys, Three Harbour Green is the tallest of the three Harbour Green towers in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour. But that is not the only reason this luxury condominium stands above the rest.

Emergency management includes four interdependent risk-based functions, according to Public Safety Canada. These are: prevention, preparedness, ...

This video report looks at how to keep human rights complaints at bay. Commentators: Patricia Conway, a partner in the law firm of Miller Thomson LLP, and Catherine Murdock, district manager for Del Property Management Inc.

Fire departments in Ontario have been asked to report fires or explosions associated with electrical meter installations to the Office of the Fire Marshal ...

When it comes to selecting lock hardware for a building, there are five things property managers should keep in mind.

From varying faucet spout heights to all inclusive shower systems, designs are effortlessly blending technology and style, while allowing personal customization to enhance daily activities in the home.

Pipe lining is the process of restoring the interior of a pipe to create a barrier between the pipe and water. It not only prevents pinhole leaks but protects ...

A new round of legal proceedings is underway in Ontario, where building owners are seeking compensation for costs related to an elevator mechanism that the province’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) ordered ...

Making the right flooring choice and then installing and maintaining it properly can result in years of durable service and significant cost-savings.

Today, it’s not enough to understand building maintenance; property managers need to also understand the need to maintain a building’s supply of healthy air. And the best way to learn to combat poor indoor air quality is to follow these three ...