All condos owners are entailed to maintain common areas and assets of their condo buildings through provision of a regular monthly fees, more commonly known as the condo maintenance fees. While these regular fees have the potential to prevent sudden, unexpected costs, and may also cover things like security, utilities, contingencies, and amenities, there is also a lot of misconceptions around them, which makes many condo owners wary of paying their dues. However, the fact of the matter is... [read more]

When condo shopping in Toronto, if you come across a beautifully kept condo with landscaped yards, flawless facade, gleaming interiors / exteriors, and renovated lobby's and they all seem to go together well – it’s all thanks to the Homeowner’s association! In other terms the Condo Board & managment company in place to manage the owners fee's. However, it all comes at a cost – Maintenance fee's pay for repairs, upkeep, structural repairs... [read more]

Are Utilities Included in Condo Rent? Toronto is one of Canada's most "looked forward to" cities. Its diversity, exciting events, nightlife, and endless opportunities have made the city home to millions. However, with the increase in population, you will also find several maintenance costs on top of the basic price. We all hate paying the bills each month. The inflationary costs add up over time, and with additional fees such as electricity and water bills, it's... [read more]