Purchasing/Living in a Condominium
Settling Tarion Warranty Claims (Spring 2015)
by Joe Ryan
The Condominium Boom - Part 2 (Winter 2014)
A Report on the State of the Condo Industry
by Audrey Loeb
The Condominium Boom (Fall 2014)
A Report on the State of the Condo Industry
by Audrey Loeb with assistance from Odysseus Papadimitriou
Making Sense of Tarion Warranties (Fall 2014)
The Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act
by Shawn Pulver
Decorating for Small Spaces (Summer 2014)
How to make the most of a small condo floorplan
by Samantha Coulombe
Top Fitness Trends (Spring 2014)
Fitness Minded Residents Demand the Latest and the Greatest
by Gloria Doherty
Why Bother With Balconies? (Spring 2014)
The Best Reason to Create a Beautiful Balcony Garden is That You Will Fall in Love With Your Balcony
by Frederick Hann
Condozilla... Really? (Winter 2013)
by Mario Deo
You Get What You Plan For (Winter 2013)
by Christopher Hume
Home Staging - Showcasing Your Home for Sale (Winter 2013)
by Ella Zerster
The Perfect Hosts - Social Host Liability (Winter 2013)
by Denise Lash
Delivery Liability (Winter 2012)
by Keir Wilmut
Getting the Most Out of Your Condominium Fitness Room (Winter 2012)
by Gloria Doherty & Laura Spiegel
Making the Most of Your Small Space (Summer 2012)
By Liz Camilleri and Heather Evans
Current Trends in the Real Estate Market (Spring 2012)
by Donna Swanson
Entering the Castle (Spring 2012)
by Christopher J. Jaglowitz
Considering New and Resale Condominiums (Winter 2011)
by Don Bassindale
You’ve Bought A Condo...Now What? – Part II (Summer 2011)
by Julian McNabb
You’ve Bought A Condo...Now What? (Spring 2011)
by Julian McNabb
New Tarion Warranty Resolution Process for Common Elements (Fall 2010)
by Sally Thompson & Kevin Brodie
New Condo Living - Surviving the First Year (Winter 2008)
by Janet Mitchell
The Toronto Condominium Craze
by Kjeld Larson, CCF Property Management
Favourable interest rates contributed to the shift from rental to owned dwellings, single attached, as well as condos.
Short-Term Lease of Residential Units - Myth or Reality?
by Armand G.R. Conant, B.Eng, LL.B, DESS (Sorbonne)
For the future, developers should insert in their proposed declaration (and disclosure statement) a clear provision that either prohibits or allows short-term leases.
So You Want to Rent Out Your Condo
by Harry Fine
If problems arise, be aware that there are no simple answers as you turn from a two party relationship into a tri-party arrangement.
To Rent or Not to Rent? That is the Question!
by Michelle White
In an ideal world, all condominium owners would actually occupy their own units, but as we know, this only exists in fairy tales. So, if rentals are a fact of life, how do we control them and how do we build relationships between the tenant, the building, the owners, and the Board? Believe it or not, it is possible to satisfy all parties if done correctly.
Developer's Liability: The First Two Years - Deficits and Fee Increases (Spring 2004)
By: John Warren, CA
A practical look at two common questions in new condominiums - 'What expenditures in the first year can be included in calculating the first year deficit' and ' Why are we facing large common element fee increases in the second year?'
Brief Comments from a First Time Buyer of a New Condominium (Fall 2002)
By Donna Swanson
Follow the tale of "Ms. M., a purchaser of a new condominium unit. Ms. M is a curious and enthusiastic person who likes to thoroughly research the facts before making a major decision. Was she prepared for the 'new condo' purchase process?
Realtors, Owners and Managers Perceived Problems and Solutions! (Fall 2002)
Various Contributors
Contributors to this article include some of Toronto's top real estate professionals - lending their expertise to outline (and solve) some commonly perceived problems when selling - or buying a condominium.
Q & A - Buying a Condominium (Fall 2002)
By: Audrey Loeb, LL.B, LL.M., ACCI
In this article, Condominium lawyer, Audrey Loeb answers many commonly asked questions by first time condominium purchasers. Questions such as "I've found a condominium that looks good to me. How can I evaluate it?", "I am buying from a Developer; how do I know that to look for in all these documents?", "What are the conditions by which the developer or owner can terminate the agreement to purchase?" among many others are answered in this informative article.
Buying a Condo New or Old - Let the Truth Be Told (Fall 2002)
By: Marty Wagman
Author Marty Wagman takes a look at the advantages and disadvantages or either a new or resale condominium. In the end, he concludes: "Purchasers should decide on what their priorities are and then proceed to enjoy the condominium way of life!
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