News & Insights

Nicholas sits down with Jason Rivait of Stack Condo Law to explain Ontario condo governance, including declarations, bylaws, rules, insurance deductibles, chargebacks, liens, owner obligations, water damage, and the legal framework every condo owner and board should understand.

Luis Hernandez of LDDC Lawyers joins #WeSpeakCondo to discuss Ontario condo owner rights, records requests, the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO), and the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT). Learn how condo owners can navigate disputes, access records, understand governance, and promote greater transparency in their condominium communities.

Employment law can create significant risks for Ontario condo corporations. Deborah Howden and John Develis of Shibley Righton explain employee rights, workplace obligations, contracts, harassment policies, WSIB, termination, and contractor risks condo boards need to understand.

Discover how the mechanical and plumbing systems in high-rise condominiums keep buildings safe, efficient, and comfortable. DV Mechanical's Andy and Anthony Kastopoulos explain boilers, chillers, HVAC, plumbing, preventative maintenance, reserve planning, and common building issues every condo board member and property manager should understand.

Discover how condo reserve funds protect condominium corporations from unexpected costs. Nicholas speaks with Romina Facchini of Statis Inc. about reserve fund studies, funding plans, major repairs, contribution increases, construction inflation, and why keeping condo fees artificially low can lead to loans, special assessments, and significant financial challenges for condo owners.

Discover what buyers and sellers need to know about the 2026 GTA condo market, including pricing strategies, financing, status certificates, maintenance fees, and the pros and cons of resale versus pre-construction condos.

Explore how technology, AI, and smarter vendor management are helping condo communities operate more efficiently and reduce risk.

Condo parking garages are one of the most expensive and overlooked parts of a building. In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Tyson Noce of Novi Engineering explains common garage problems, restoration strategies, and preventative maintenance practices that can help condo corporations avoid costly repairs.

In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas speaks with Antoni Casalinuovo from Deo Condominium Law about contracts in condominium corporations. They discuss service agreements, CCDC contracts, change orders, liens, bonding, termination clauses, unionized service providers, and the legal risks condo boards and property managers should understand before signing agreements on behalf of a condominium corporation.

#WeSpeakCondo returns after eight years with a must-listen episode on Ontario’s upcoming Fire Code changes for 2026. Host Nicholas Chirametli speaks with Sam Soltani of The Trace Group about compliance requirements, fire safety responsibilities, and how condo boards can avoid costly risks through proactive planning and expert guidance.

That wind tunnel feeling around your condo garage may be linked to stack effect. Learn why pressure differences occur in high rise buildings and what they mean for comfort and fire safety.

Storing items in exit corridors or enclosing a condo parking space can create safety and compliance concerns. Here is why these changes matter and what residents should know.

Becoming a condo director comes with real governance responsibilities, but you do not need to be a technical expert. Here is what prospective directors should know before joining a board.

Condo fire safety relies on more than one system. Learn how detection, suppression, protected exits, and smoke control work together to support resident safety.

Fire drills help condo staff practise emergency procedures and identify problems before a real emergency. Here is what residents should know about drill frequency and participation.

Fire safety is only one part of building maintenance. Ontario condo boards can also benefit from structured electrical and plumbing programs that support reliability, documentation, and risk management.

New hallway carbon monoxide alarms may be tied to the 2026 Ontario Fire Code. Here is what the detectors mean for condo residents and building safety.

Reserve fund studies provide long term funding and component planning, but a targeted assessment can give condo boards more detailed information before a major project is designed and tendered.

When a condo fire alarm is impaired, boards need to follow the approved impairment procedure and applicable Fire Code requirements. Here is what boards should know about firewatch, notifications, and planning.

Ontario condo boards should treat the annual fire safety plan review as an ongoing compliance task. Here is what boards should know about updates, smoke control, and electronic records.