Condo Records Requests in Ontario: How Your Board Must Respond in 30 Days, and When You Can Refuse
A condo records request in Ontario gives your board 30 days, and those 30 days are to answer, not to deliver. You answer on a mandatory government form, record by record: whether the owner is entitled to each record, whether it is core, how and where you will give access, and what it will cost.…
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The most troublesome U.S. tariffs Toronto condo boards face in 2026
U.S. tariff uncertainty continues to threaten condo board budgets. Here we look at the most troublesome tariff challenges condo boards will likely face in 2026 with procurement strategies to help overcome them. Retaliatory tariffs Canada’s retaliatory tariffs increase import costs on American goods required for condo renovations. The importers who bring goods and materials north…
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The Most Important Insights Condo Boards Can Gain From the 2024 National Accessibility Survey
Creating a condo community that meets the diverse needs of your residents must include those living with disabilities. Here we share the most important insights your condo board can gain from the 2024 National Accessibility Study (NAS) to create a more inclusive community. What’s the 2024 National Accessibility Study? The NAS is released by the…
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Bill 27: How the New Disconnect Policy Can Impact Condo Board Responsiveness
If your condo board is like many, you created a hybrid work environment during the pandemic. However, the remote workforce had the Ontario government struggling with labour laws suited to this uncharted landscape. As a result, they passed Bill 27. Here’s what it is and how it can impact your board’s responsiveness. What is Bill…
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What Boards Need to know About the Condo Guide
As of January 1, 2021 condo developers must provide the new Condo Guide to purchasers of residential new or pre-construction condos. While the Condo Guide speaks to topics of interest for condo purchasers, it’s also important to condo boards. Here’s what your condo board should know about related Condo Act amendments and the Condo Guide…
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10 Things Condo Boards Should Know about Smoking Complaints
Smoking complaints – they happen in every condo. The question of smoking in condos continues to fuel the flames of conflict for condo dwellers. As a result, condo boards should understand what they can do when complaints arise. Here are 10 things condo boards should know about smoking complaints. 1) Smoke Free Buildings to Curb…
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