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Purchasing a
Condominium
New Condo Living - Surviving the First Year (Winter 2008)
by Janet Mitchell
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The Toronto Condominium Craze
by Kjeld Larson, CCF Property Management
Favourable interest rates contributed to the shift from rental to owned
dwellings,
single attached, as well as condos.
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Short-Term Lease of Residential Units - Myth or Reality?
by Armand G.R. Conant, B.Eng, LL.B, DESS (Sorbonne)
For the future, developers should insert in their proposed
declaration (and disclosure statement) a clear provision that either prohibits
or allows short-term leases.
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So You Want to Rent Out Your Condo
by Harry Fine
If problems arise, be aware that there are no simple answers
as you turn from a
two party relationship into a tri-party arrangement.
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To Rent or Not to Rent? That is the Question!
by Michelle White
In an ideal world, all condominium owners would actually
occupy their own units, but as we know, this only exists in fairy tales.
So, if rentals are a fact of life, how do we control them and how do we
build relationships between the tenant, the building, the owners, and the
Board? Believe it or not, it is possible to satisfy all parties if done
correctly.
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Developer's Liability: The First Two Years - Deficits and Fee Increases (Spring 2004)
By: John Warren, CA
A practical look at two common questions in new
condominiums - 'What expenditures in the first year can be included
in calculating the first year deficit' and ' Why are we facing large common
element fee increases in the second year?'
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Brief Comments from a First Time Buyer of a New Condominium (Fall 2002)
By Donna Swanson
Follow the tale of "Ms. M., a purchaser of
a new condominium unit. Ms. M is a curious and enthusiastic person who
likes to thoroughly research the facts before making a major decision.
Was she prepared for the 'new condo' purchase process?
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Realtors, Owners and Managers Perceived Problems and Solutions! (Fall 2002)
Various Contributors
Contributors to this article include some of Toronto's
top real estate professionals - lending their expertise to outline
(and solve) some commonly perceived problems when selling - or buying
a condominium.
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Q & A - Buying a Condominium (Fall 2002)
By: Audrey Loeb, LL.B, LL.M., ACCI
In this article, Condominium lawyer, Audrey Loeb
answers many commonly asked questions by first time condominium purchasers.
Questions such as "I've found a condominium that looks good to me.
How can I evaluate it?", "I am buying from a Developer; how do
I know that to look for in all these documents?", "What are the
conditions by which the developer or owner can terminate the agreement
to purchase?" among many others are answered in this informative article.
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Buying a Condo New or Old - Let the Truth Be Told (Fall 2002)
By: Marty Wagman
Author Marty Wagman takes a look at the advantages
and disadvantages or either a new or resale condominium. In the end, he
concludes: "Purchasers should decide on what their priorities are
and then proceed to enjoy the condominium way of life!
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