Serving on a condo board comes with a surprising responsibility that many volunteers don’t expect: You become responsible for overseeing a budget that may range anywhere from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars annually. Yet most board members aren’t accountants, financial analysts, or auditors. They’re owners who volunteered because they care about their building…

Constantly rising costs in Ontario is our reality now in Ontario. If you’re on a condo board, you’ve likely heard this at some point: “That’s just the cost.” It usually comes up when reviewing: Vendor quotes Budget increases Unexpected repairs Rising annual expenses And in many cases, it’s accepted — not because it’s convincing, but…

If your condo fees have been increasing year after year, you’re probably asking: “Is this all unavoidable — or are we overpaying somewhere?” Most condo boards assume that rising costs are simply part of today’s reality — driven by inflation, insurance, and utilities. And while those are real factors, they don’t tell the whole story.…