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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,

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

As a first-time homebuyer, you’ll find that many of your top real estate 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 family homes such as semi-detached and detached houses. And with mortgages more expensive to take

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

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 take

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

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

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