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Condo Law: Who Handles Condo Repairs?
The short answer to this question is that some repairs are handled by unit owners, and some by condo management. The distinction between the two should be carefully outlined within the condo corporation's declaration and by-laws.Typically, unit owners are responsible...
Condo Units Are Increasingly Popular Amongst Boomers
Baby boomers (generally those born between the late 1940s to 1960s) are beginning to show signs of downsizing. According to an article in the National Post, their millennial children (generally those born during the 1980s and 1990s) are finally beginning...
Getting Along With Your Condo Management Team
Most condo corporations have a set of rules and regulations for living in their properties. These rules should be provided to new owners before they take ownership of a unit. They are in place to ensure the continued enjoyment and...
What is a condominium declaration?
A condominium declaration, as defined by the Condominium Authority of Ontario, is a collection of documents that allow a condominium corporation to be formed. Sometimes called a "declaration and description," these documents are filed with the land registry office as...
Improved rules to vehicle charging incentive programs in condos
In addition to pools, weight rooms, and car cleaning services, more condominiums may soon add electric vehicle charging systems to their list of amenities. Announced on May 1st, 2018, the "Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Program" has created new rules to...
Condo Corporations: What You Need To Know
When buying a new condo, you may come across different categories of condo corporations in Ontario. The different corporations have slight variations on what your mortgage or maintenance fees may cover.As outlined on the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) website,...
