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Condo Authority March 2025 Newsletter

CAO releases new guide to support self-represented parties

February 5, 2025

The Condominium Authority of Ontario has been committed to its consumer protection mandate and vision of harmonious condo communities since its launch in 2017. The CAO helps condo community members to resolve issues early and provides guidance for the collaborative resolution of condo disputes, including providing Ontario’s first online tribunal, the Condominium Authority Tribunal. […]

Condo Authority February 2025 Newsletter

February 7, 2025

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Watch CAO's Director Training 2.0 webinar

November 29, 2024

We recently hosted our Director Training 2.0 webinar. We were pleased to connect with condo community members across the province and share valuable insights on how we can all do our part to support effective condo governance in Ontario. Missed the live event? Don’t worry, catch up with the recording below!

The legal framework

The Condominium Act and Regulations

Review the legislation and regulations governing condo communities.

Read the Act

What can we help you with?

Buying my first condo

Participating on a condo board

Help to solve issues and disputes

The Condominium Authority Tribunal

Fair, affordable dispute resolution

For situations that can’t be solved collaboratively, CAO’s online tribunal helps avoid costly, in-person proceedings.

About the Tribunal

Featured guides & resources

CAO Guide on Communication and Conflict Resolution

Everything you need to know about communication and conflict resolution in condos.

CAO Guide to Self-Managed Condos

The self-managed condos guide has everything you need to know about being a director of a condominium corporation that does not use managers for running day-to-day operations.

CAO Condo Owners’ Guide

Everything you need to know about condo living.

CAO Guide on Condo Reserve Funds

Everything you need to know about reserve funds.

See all guides

Condo Registry

Find a condominium corporation in Ontario

Search our registry for the registration date, address, and the current board of directors.

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Other resources

Other organizations that may be able to help

The Landlord and Tenant Board

Resolves disputes between landlords and tenants in Ontario.

CMRAO

Protects condo owners through oversight of condo managers.

Ontario Human Rights Commission

Protect, promotes and advances human rights in Ontario.

About CAO

Engaging and empowering Ontario's condominium communities