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The Duties & Responsibilities of The Condo Board
- May 30, 2019
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Uncategorized
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Managing a condominium unit isn’t a straightforward affair. Depending on the size of the building, you could have over a thousand individual residents in the premises. This means you must provide adequate arrangements for waste removal, recycling, parking, hall lighting, guest facilitation, and more. Condominiums usually have other amenities too. These could include a gym,
How to chair a condo board meeting
- May 30, 2019
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Condo Board of Directors
Condo board meetings aren’t only a regulatory requirement; they’re also crucial in fulfilling the board’s mandate i.e. to serve the interests of the condominium corporation and ensure adherence to all the by-laws. The specific number of meetings each year is outlined in the condominium’s by-laws so it can vary. However, there must be at least
Tenants Rights and Responsibilities in Ontario
- February 13, 2019
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Uncategorized
It might feel at times that there are ‘grey zones’ in what tenants in Ontario can and cannot do, but in reality, the law is clear in terms of tenant rights and responsibilities. Where to Learn About Tenant Rights in Ontario In Ontario, tenant rights are defined in two legal documents: the Ontario Human Rights
A Comparison of Buying a Condominium vs Buying a Townhouse
- February 13, 2019
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Uncategorized
As a first-time homebuyer, you’ll find that many of your top choices constitute townhouses and highrise condos. That isn’t surprising. According to the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), townhouses and highrise condos cost less to purchase than single and semi-detached homes. And with mortgages more expensive to take out due to the Bank of Canada’s
5 Key Responsibilities of Landlords in Ontario
- January 22, 2019
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Uncategorized
The primary responsibility of landlords in Ontario is to provide a ‘habitible environment’ to their tenants. In simpler terms: a space that’s fit for people to live in. As you might imagine, this means ensuring that the rental unit is free of hazards, health risks, and defects. The specifics are laid out in Ontario’s Residential
Top 7 Benefits of Owning a Townhouse
- January 9, 2019
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Uncategorized
In a number of ways, townhouses are a comfortable middle-ground between condominiums and detached and semi-detached houses. Townhouses are more spacious than high-rise condos, but they don’t carry the same maintenance needs or costs as detached/semi-detached houses. In fact, townhouses draw on many of the quality of life benefits of condominiums that condo owners takeBasement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program: Protecting Your Basement From Flooding
- January 8, 2019
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Property Managers
A flooded basement is a total nightmare. Besides wrecking your property underneath, it’s also very expensive to recover from. If you’re dealing with a flooded basement right now, then you must speak to a professional for remediation and prevention services. If you aren’t today, your home might suffer from one tomorrow and you should considerIs Buying a Townhouse a Good Investment?
- December 19, 2018
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Uncategorized
A recent article by The Globe and Mail asked if townhouses could drive real-estate growth in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). With detached homes growing increasingly expensive, and condos being too small for families, analysts believe the GTA is due for a phase of new townhomes. “I think this year (2018) is the bottom. We’re
Marijuana Legalization: How It Affects Condominiums in Ontario
- November 30, 2018
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Uncategorized
According to Statistics Canada’s National Cannabis Survey, about 16% of Canadians reported using marijuana in the past three months leading up to legalization. That means that more than 4.6 million Canadians are using cannabis – and that percentage climbs higher in provinces like Ontario and Nova Scotia (18% and 21% respectively). This is not an
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Townhouse
- November 28, 2018
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Uncategorized
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. With the cost of housing skyrocketing, buyers are increasingly turning their attention towards townhouses as an affordable option. They’re an ideal choice for those looking for a larger living space than a typical condominium but who aren’t in the market for a detached or
