Condominium living · Ontario
A little preparation for a comfortable stay. Understand the documents that shape condo living, then explore the official Ontario resources in one place.
The three key documents
Each document has a different role. Follow the official source for a closer look.
The foundation of a condo corporation. It sets out matters such as unit boundaries, common expenses and maintenance responsibilities. It may also include restrictions on how the property is used.
The corporation’s administrative framework. By-laws address how the condo is governed, including board procedures, owners’ meetings and matters such as the collection of common expenses.
Requirements for using units and shared spaces. Rules may cover parking, pets, smoking, noise and access to amenities. The specific requirements vary between condo corporations.
This is a general Ontario guide. Ask your host or property manager for the current governing documents and amendments for your building. This guide does not replace those documents.
The legal framework
Ontario’s Condo Act sets the legal framework for creating and governing condo corporations. Read it alongside the governing documents for your building.
Before you settle in
The official CAO guide is a useful starting point for residential condo tenants.
Open the tenants’ guide PDFCondominium Authority of Ontario · English PDFAsk your host or property manager for the current declaration, by-laws, rules and any amendments.
Check the requirements for your unit, parking, shared spaces and amenities.
Save the documents for your stay and check unclear points with your host.