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When Your Condo Keeps You Awake
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.
Condo Advisor
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Understanding Cold and Hot Water Supply Systems in Toronto Condos
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...
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Jun 11, 20252 min read


Plumbing Crossover: What It Is and How to Fix It
How to solve the issue with the hot or cold water supply in the condo unit
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Nov 15, 20243 min read


Fan Coil Maintenance and Repairs: Essential Information for Condo Owners
In modern condominiums, heating and cooling are typically provided by fan coil units or heat pumps . These systems are effective but...
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Nov 13, 20242 min read


Tackling Condensation in Your Condo Unit
How to handle condensation in condo units. Practical tips and recommendations.
Condo Advisor
Oct 8, 20242 min read


How to Get in Touch with Your Condo Board of Directors
How to reach out the condo board
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Sep 27, 20242 min read


Main Water Shut-Off Valves
Main Water Shut-Off Valves - How to Find and Operate
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Sep 2, 20241 min read


Budgeting Problems: Why Condo Fees Keep Rising
Every year, the condo manager calculates the next year’s condo fees by adding up all the expenses needed to keep the building...
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Aug 10, 20241 min read


Understanding Condo Finances - Reserve and Operating Funds
When you pay your condo fee, it is divided into two main categories: the Operating Fund and the Reserve Fund. Operating Fund: This covers...
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Jun 24, 20241 min read


Chargeback - Why You Might Be Billed
Chargeback to the condo owners
Condo Advisor
May 15, 20242 min read


The Hidden Layers of Condo Buying: Why Above and Below Matter
Buying a condo in Toronto? Sure, you've evaluated the view, the amenities, and the square footage. But have you thought about the spaces...
Condo Advisor
Oct 10, 20231 min read


How to Complain About Your Condo Manager: A Step-by-Step Guide
Struggling with condo management issues? Learn how to file a complaint effectively. Follow our step-by-step guide.
Condo Advisor
Aug 20, 20231 min read


Standard Unit By-Law
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...
Condo Advisor
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Essential Condo Documents You Need to Know
Buying a condo? Living in a condo? Here are the key documents every condo owner should know about. Understanding these will make your...
Condo Advisor
Jun 24, 20232 min read


Condo Etiquette - Stop Food Smells From Traveling
Most condos constructed since the mid-1960s have corridor ventilation systems that deliver outdoor air to the hallway on each floor. This...
Condo Advisor
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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