Accessibility for Condo Residents – AODA

Condo buyers with disabilities are having difficulty finding suitable housing to meet their needs. Part of the problem is that the development industry has not been focusing on the special needs of persons who require modification to the traditional design of...

Licensed to Bill: Sub-Metering in Condominiums

The famous Thomas Edison once said “I shall make electricity so cheap that only the rich can afford to burn candles”.  While we are still very far away from seeing Mr. Edison’s statement come to fruition, the provincial government has introduced legislation that...

Viva La Electric Vehicle

The electric vehicle (“EV”) revolution has officially been launched and condominium developers have taken note.  Many developers have recognized the invasion of the EV and the impacts this may have on the marketability of a condominium.  As a result, some new...

Florida Condominium Ombudsman

In 2004 the Office of the Condominium Ombudsman was set up in Florida as a resource for owners, boards and condominium associations.  The Ombudsman’s office has varied responsibilities: 1.  preparation of  educational and reference material (available in English and...