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Condominium Corporations’ Duty to Be Honest with Owners

In the case of Gonzales v. York Condominium Corporation No. 242, the court reaffirmed the critical duty of condominium corporations to be truthful and transparent with owners. The dispute arose when the owners of a unit challenged special assessments levied by the condominium corporation and alleged that they had not been properly informed—at the time […]

Anticipating the Needs of Aging Condo Communities

Renovating for Accessibility: Easy Ways to Prioritize Inclusion in New Builds As Canada’s population ages, the demand for accessible housing is growing. A national study from the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) found that 87% of Canadians believe accessible housing should be available to everyone, yet many condos are not designed with aging residents in mind. […]

Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence: Kirsten Bahlieda’s RCM Designation Milestone

We are thrilled to share that MCRS’ very own Kirsten Bahlieda has been recognized for achieving 10 years of membership with the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO). This milestone is a testament to Kirsten’s dedication to the condominium management industry and her commitment to professional growth. The Association of Condominium Managers of […]

Labour shortages, supply chain challenges endure

Check out another recent publication penned by MCRS manager Kirsten Dale for Condo Business magazine about the continued impact of COVID on the condominium management industry. Labour shortages, supply chain challenges endure The current wait time for some appliances is eight months or more Wednesday, December 8, 2021 By Kirsten Dale – Remi Network […]

Coping in Condos… What managers have learned from the coronavirus so far

MCRS President, Debbie Dale, was one of the managers asked recently to send in their comments on what has been learned from the coronavirus thus far…Check out her comments below, along with a link to the complete article. “Life in condominium communities took an unforeseen twist, leaving corporations without the control mechanisms needed within each […]

Analysis: Who should bear the costs of condo manager licensing?

Recently MCRS company president, Debbie Dale, undertook an analysis for Condo Business Magazine pertaining to condo manager licensing fees. With the enhancement of the Condominium Act and the introduction of the Condominium Management Services Act, Ontario condo owners, condo managers and management firms are facing new expenses that fall outside of existing budgets. Check out the […]