Condo ownership involves more than paying monthly fees. Learn the most important condo owner responsibilities involving insurance, repairs, tenants, unit access, renovations, noise and condominium rules.

Ontario condo owners cannot refuse to pay an approved condo fee increase simply because they disagree with it. Unpaid common expenses may lead to interest, legal costs and a lien against the unit. This article explains why the increase remains payable and what owners can do instead.

A bidet may look like a simple bathroom upgrade, but in a condo, one small hose can lead to major flooding, plumbing crossover, and damage to several units. Here is why bidet installations have become a growing problem in condos.

Many owners believe one sentence creates the biggest financial surprises in condominiums: “The condo corporation has insurance, so I am covered.” No. The building insurance is for the corporation. It is designed to restore the building and the standard unit. Your unit owner policy is for you. It protects your belongings, your upgrades, and your personal liability. If you own a condo and do not have your own insurance, you are choosing to pay out of pocket when something goes

In many modern condos, the loudest neighbour is not the person upstairs, it is the building itself. Slabs, ducts and pipes click, pop and bang as they warm and cool, and their echoes travel through concrete so convincingly that they sound like footsteps or furniture. Real neighbour disturbance is usually something else, music, parties or long renovation work, not a single thump in the night.

When water from your condo damages the apartment below, management may provide you with a repair quote. Even if the price seems high, you cannot send a friend, hire an unapproved handyman or complete DIY repairs inside another owner’s unit.

Cold water is delivered to the buildings by the City of Toronto. If you notice issues with the taste, smell, or colour of cold water...

How to solve the issue with the hot or cold water supply in the condo unit

In modern condominiums, heating and cooling are typically provided by fan coil units or heat pumps . These systems are effective but...

How to handle condensation in condo units. Practical tips and recommendations.

How to reach out the condo board

Main Water Shut-Off Valves - How to Find and Operate

Every year, the condo manager calculates the next year’s condo fees by adding up all the expenses needed to keep the building...

When you pay your condo fee, it is divided into two main categories: the Operating Fund and the Reserve Fund. Operating Fund: This covers...

Chargeback to the condo owners

Buying a condo in Toronto? Sure, you've evaluated the view, the amenities, and the square footage. But have you thought about the spaces...

Struggling with condo management issues? Learn how to file a complaint effectively. Follow our step-by-step guide.

What is the Standard Unit By-Law? Think of the Standard Unit By-Law as the rulebook that decides which parts of your condo unit are...

Buying a condo? Living in a condo? Here are the key documents every condo owner should know about. Understanding these will make your...

Most condos constructed since the mid-1960s have corridor ventilation systems that deliver outdoor air to the hallway on each floor. This...