Building failures of this horrific scope are seldom seen in North America. But it is important to examine what happened so we can learn and prevent similar collapses in the future.

We should be asking our reserve fund planners to look at the Paris accord target dates and compare the end-of-life replacement of our gas-burning appliances against the target dates.

The pandemic has altered an interesting and often overlooked item in the budget, which is not a cost at all, but a loss of revenue.

One of the most under addressed issues in aging condos is the fan coil unit. Residents often take an “out of sight, out of mind” approach.

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.

Financial uncertainty prevails for condo corporations that are anxious about continuing operations and budgeting in the wake of COVID-19.

Condo boards must plan ahead and undertake studies to ensure than reserve funds are adequate for future major capital repairs and replacements.

This video report discusses reserve fund studies. Commentator: Halsall's Sally Thompson.

There are many reasons why contribution levels must increase, including unexpected issues, rising costs ...

If passed, Bill 72 would become the Property Owners’ Protection Act, 2012, and amend the existing Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, Ontario Building Code and Condominium Act, which, despite the province's condo boom, has not been ...

This video report provides a legal update on recent legislative challenges and court rulings. Commentators: Deacon Spears Fedson & Montizambert's John Deacon and Miller Thomson's Marko Djurdjevac.

A good way to assess the health of a reserve fund is to use an annual funded ratio (AFR) – the three-year moving average from the reserve fund starting ...

This video report looks at available options when there is not enough money in a reserve fund to cover unexpected repairs. Commentators: Morrison Hershfield's Lisa Kay and Genivar's Peter Leong.