Created with the goal of improving the condo living experience in every region of the province, the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) provides a variety of resources and services specifically for condominium communities. The CAO provides information and resources, foundational mandatory director training, and issue and dispute resolution. In order to provide these valuable services […]
What is the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT)? The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) is a service offered by the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO). When it comes to how condo boards are regulated in Ontario, there are two main authorities: the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) and the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO). And […]
The Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO) is the entity that regulates HOA management companies in Ontario. Established under the Condominium Management Services Act (CMSA), their mission is to provide Ontario condo owners and investors with protection. They do this via their efforts to strengthen the condo management profession and their support of effective […]
In 2015, it was announced that federal climate change benchmarks were not being achieved at the Paris Global Climate Conference. Therefore, new emission reduction goals were created. The Government of Ontario declined to create and implement a provincially run carbon tax program, so the federal government implemented a federal carbon tax in Ontario. And although […]
As with any type of business or residential community, sometimes problems arise that require a resolution for condo owners and corporations. Luckily, the Ontario Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) exists to help condo owners and corporations resolve issues. The Purpose of the Ontario Condominium Authority Tribunal The Ontario Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) helps condo owners and […]
Condo living is often the perfect situation for those who are looking for a low maintenance place to call home with no worries about excessive repairs and the expense that comes along with them. And while some tasks like pool maintenance, snow shoveling and lawn maintenance, known as common area expenses, are covered by the […]
The purpose of a Home Owner’s Association (HOA), or condo board, is to curate and maintain a beautiful, harmonious community for residents and tenants. One of the most significant challenges for condo property managers is a lack of good parking spaces. The best solution is specialized condominium parking structures. In this blog, we will discuss […]
Condo declarations are part of the set of legal documents that are created when a condominium is formed in Ontario. Also referred to as a declaration and description, these documents play an essential role in the process of creating a condominium. So much in fact that when registering with the province, the condo declarations must […]
Living in a condo can become a little confusing regarding upkeep. While most condominium boards are responsible for common elements and grounds, who is responsible for balcony repairs in a condo? While a balcony can be considered a common element because it is an exterior space, it is also known as an exclusive-use element. Identifying […]
All property managers and condo board members eventually have questions about when to have condo owners vote to change common elements. However, whether or not a vote should be held is not a question of ‘should.” Instead, it’s a matter of becoming familiar with–and following–specific regulations pertaining to such activities: Under the law, a vote […]
