Both owners and tenants must comply with the Condominium Act as well as the Corporation’s Declaration, By-laws and Rules.
Can a Condo’s Declaration Prohibit Short-term Rentals to Unrelated Students?
Can Condo Board Meetings Be Held Electronically?
Employers Must Display Employment Standard Information
Many condominiums have employees, such as superintendents or cleaning staff. In order that all employers understand their obligations under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, (ESA) and as important, that employees know their rights, all workspaces must conspicuously post an Employment Standards Poster.
What is a Duty to Accommodate?
Does a condo renter have more rights than an condo owner when it comes to pets?
The Residential and Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) is the governing legislation that applies to landlords and tenants in the province of Ontario. It provides that “[a] provision in a tenancy agreement prohibiting the presence of animals in or about the residential complex is void.”, while at the same time, a landlord cannot prevent a tenant from having a pet. Condominium Boards that find a tenant’s pet to be a nuisance can have that pet evicted.
Condo Insurance – What Is Covered?
Understanding how condominium insurance coverage is set-up, and how owners and boards can reduce risk, is the best protection in order to keep the corporation’s insurance record healthier. Condominium corporations can also protect themselves by adopting a standard unit by-law and/or an insurance deductible by-law.
PDI – Pre Delivery Inspection For Your Condo Property
If you have ever purchased a new condominium or are about to embark on this journey, it is mandatory to conduct a pre-delivery inspection (“PDI”). PDIs are governed by the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, which is administered and managed by Tarion. Each builder must conduct a PDI with the purchaser of a new home whether it be a house or a condominium unit.
Can my Condominium send the AGM Package by Email?
What are the common causes of toilet problems?
Banish Condo Bathroom Mould For Good!
Pesky, frustrating and not the kind of thing anyone wants to wake up to, bathroom mould is one of the most common problems condo and homeowners face.
The good news is, assuming it hasn’t gotten out of control, the mould is relatively easy to get rid of, and even easier to prevent – if you know what you’re doing.
Condominium or Freehold Townhouse, what's the difference?
3 Considerations when renovating your bathroom space.
Upgraded bathrooms tend to hold their value especially well. Condo buyers are searching for that new and durable appeal within their property’s bathroom space and sellers can help maximize their returns with quality renovation work. However, renovating your condo can be more involved than you may think.
Does the perfect tenant exist?
Before you choose on renting the unit out yourself, or hiring a professional, such as a real estate agent, ensure the condominium’s rules and regulations will allow for a rental by speaking with the condominium property manager, as some condo’s may restrict the quantity of rentals allowed in a building.
Five Easy Ways to Enhance Your Condo Security
What Can I Do About That Smell!?
Four Common Myths About Owning a Condo
Condo upgrades that pay off
Ways to live a happier life – Condo Living
Does your condo have restrictions for decorating at Christmas?
It’s that time of year, when the snow starts to fall, you can see your breath in the cold winter air, and Christmas carols fill the radio stations and malls. Before you start to decorate your balcony with a string of your favourite sparkling lights, or cut down a tree, best to check your condominium bylaws, declarations and rules, and consult with your condominium property management company.