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Toronto bolstering enforcement of residential mask bylaw
Since January 18, 2021, Toronto has received 1,950 complaints about improper mask usage in shared residential spaces.
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Simple upgrades for winter resilience
What are some simple and cost-effective upgrades a condo corporation can implement to make their building more resilient in winter?
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Can condos demand COVID-19 vaccination?
Canada is slow to administer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but condo communities are already beginning to consider some complex issues related to immunization.
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What’s ahead for virtual meetings in 2021?
Up until May 31, 2021, condominium corporations can hold virtual meetings and use electronic voting, without a bylaw.
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Mental illness in condos amid a pandemic
The role a condo corporation plays in the life of a resident struggling with mental illness can often be a delicate matter.
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New guidelines for homebuilders kick in early 2021
The Home Construction Regulatory Authority has posted new licensing fees along with guidelines for builder conduct and consumer complaints.
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Is Your Condo Well Managed?
A condo is more than a mere asset; it is possibly the largest investment the owner will ever make; and, more importantly, it is their home.
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Housing markets sinking despite rising prices, report finds
Housing markets are falling deeper into a slump despite increasing property prices, suggests a new report by The Real Estate Investment Network.
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Murray Johnson is new president of CCI-Toronto
Murray Johnson has been appointed as president of the Canadian Condominium Institute – Toronto and Area Chapter, effective November 10, 2020.
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Why benchmarking small buildings still matters
While building codes and standards help regulate efficiency in new buildings, existing buildings have been operating with little oversight and, in fact, no insight at all into how energy and water was being used in our cities.
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How is COVID-19 impacting reserve funds?
Many reserve fund projects have not been able to proceed this year. Even now as construction has “opened up,” contractors have backlogs that will allow them to complete only some of the previously planned projects.
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Supply chain disruptions a ‘mixed bag’
Over the past few months, the pandemic has prompted supply chain disruptions that could affect the planning of capital projects in condominiums.
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B.C. amends strata insurance regs
B.C. is amending its Financial Institutions Act to address the rising cost of strata insurance and bring more transparency to the industry.
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New record set for Montreal home sales
This year, the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area recorded the highest number of home sales ever for the month of August since 2000.
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Tougher regs for short-term rentals commence
New rules for short-term rentals take effect this week to ensure operators only rent out their primary residences on short-term rental sites.
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Homebuying cool down predicted for Ontario
As summer edges to a halt, a new housing market report is predicting a cool down when it comes to ownership.
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HVAC systems and COVID-19: Q&A
There's prevailing uncertainty over potential exposure to the virus through building ventilation systems. How concerned should condo communities be?
