Before You Buy or Rent

What you need to know before you buy or rent a condo

Ontario’s condominium sector has grown dramatically in the last few decades and the trend continues today. Half of new home enrollments are condos and more than 1.7 million people in Ontario call a condo home. Condo living also comes with important rules and responsibilities and it’s critical to understand these so you can make the most of your condo living journey.

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Everything you want to know about condo living

What is a condo

Here you can find information about all the different types of condos in Ontario

Buying a condo

Everything you need to know before you buy.

Leasing a condo

Everything you need to know before you rent.

How condos work

Learn about what management companies do, repairs, insurance, and more.

Fees and finances

Common expenses, reserve funds, special assessments, and chargebacks.

Other resources

Don’t see what you’re looking for? The following organizations may be able to help

Condominium Management Regulatory Authority

Regulates condominium managers

Home Construction Regulatory Authority

Regulates home builders and vendors in Ontario.

Tarion

Provides warranty protection for new pre-construction homes