Understanding the Condo Act of Ontario: A complete guide

The Condo Act of Ontario (also known as Condominium Act, 1998) is the primary legislation that governs the creation, management, and administration of condominiums in Ontario. Discover what your corporation should know.

In this guide, we will cover the basics of Ontario condo fees and discuss if condo fees are tax deductible.

For board members, condo special assessments are typically unwelcome necessities. In this guide, discover what they are, why they may be needed, how to avoid them, and more.

Becoming a condo manager in Ontario requires formal education, supervised experience, and licensing through the Condo Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO). Discover how to process works here!

In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about condo reserve funds, from what they cover to how they’re funded, why they matter for property values, and how an experienced property management company like FirstService Residential can help.

Vendor management is an important aspect of condo board business. From selecting the right vendors, to maintaining those important relationships, find out how your board can be effective in vendor management.

We aim to make a difference daily by serving as your partner in your community's management, evolution, and enhancement. It's rewarding work built on solid relationships, grounded in our deep local market knowledge and substantial industry experience. In our role, we are committed to providing board members like you with the guidance and support needed to ensure your community's continued success.

Communication is vital to engaging the community and building solid relationships. So, what should your condo board do to ensure effective communication?

Pets are often a welcome addition to any condo community, however they can also lead to disagreements. So, how do you ensure harmony between all of your human and pet residents? Reasonable pet policies!

Nobody wants to be responsible for the task of ensuring all the condo corporation rules are being followed. Learn how your condo board can enforce policies in a way that is fair, polite, and doesn't create conflict within the community.