TOCore requires buildings that have 80 units or more, to have at least 15 per cent of the units be two-bedroom suites measuring more than 936 square feet, at least 10 per cent of the units to be three-bedroom suites measuring more than 1,076 square feet, and at least another 15 per cent of units to be two- or three-bedroom suites that are not subject to size minimums. |
This article shows why this is not a feasible plan. https://bit.ly/2KhgaEc |
In
reality, a director will be disqualified only if the majority of
directors decide to enforce the Act. I am not sure how often that will
happen. |
Residents of Toronto condominiums say they have been warned by management that locked bicycle rooms are being targeted by thieves. |
David Milne of Gears Bike Shop
in the Canary District says at least two customers come in every week
saying that their bikes have been stolen. “More bikes get stolen from
condos than any bike shop I’ve ever worked in, which is crazy,” he said. |
“It’s definitely organized crime. This is not just somebody randomly
taking a bike. They are putting strategy together in order to capture
these high-end bikes.” https://bit.ly/2JSfzJP |
Fires and explosions occurring at marijuana butane honey oil extraction (BHO) operations have increased significantly over the past several years, according to the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) in Ontario. |
With the upcoming legalization
of marijuana in Canada, the likelihood of an increase in BHO
laboratories and subsequent explosion incidents in Ontario can be
expected, as has occurred in many areas of the United States. This put
the manufacturers, members of the public and first responders all at an
inherent risk of an explosion and/or fire incident. https://bit.ly/2yBzdoc |
From the European-style High Street and artists’ mews to the community hub and daycare, the redevelopment of Dufferin and Bloor Sts. looks like a downtown condo buyer’s dream. |
But a residents’ group called Build a Better Bloor Dufferin (BBBD) wants a say in the contribution the developers are making. That they’re redeveloping land that includes two decommissioned public schools means the community feels a high degree of ownership in the property even though Capital and Metropia bought it for $121.5 million in December 2016. |
But it wants to make sure the neighbourhood retains some affordability.
The group wants a 200-unit building on the site devoted to
rent-geared-to-income housing with a further 10 per cent of the
developers’ market units designated affordable also. https://bit.ly/2ygpWSr |
Vancouver lawyer wins defamation suit and is awarded $1 by judge The judge added that "a lawyer must exercise restraint when it comes to launching legal action when they receive a review that displeases them." |
The judge also didn't award any costs to the lawyer or the law firm. https://bit.ly/2LVZCz4 |
‘High’ price of a starter condo: Former crack den listed at $419K BC: “Material Latent Defect: Previously used as an illegal substance packaging house for cocaine/fentanyl/marijuana.” |
"Financing may be an issue” – an admission of the fact that very few mortgage lenders would go near such a property, which means you’ll likely have to be a cash buyer with a high risk tolerance. |
Further, the agent explains that
the unit has been “completely stripped down… to stud walls and [has] no
city occupancy [permit] in place. Major work needed and appliances
required throughout.” In other words, right now, nobody is allowed to
live there, it is totally uninhabitable in its current form, and an
occupancy permit post-rehabilitation is not guaranteed. https://bit.ly/2t4mwMQ |
Sofer's TVM Group bought Sault Area Hospital’s surplus 20-acre hospital complex waterfront property in 2013 for $65,000, much lower than SAH's original asking price of $4.9 million. |
Some of the buildings have been converted and there are now 40 condo units on site, but the rest has fallen into disrepair with graffiti, rats and pigeons among the many concerns listed by neighbours. |
"If the building is compliant with our property standards, there's a
problem with our property standards," said Mayor Christian Provenzano. https://bit.ly/2JJNVxN |
I don't agree with much of what Mr.
O'Keefe is saying. A rent freeze is a terrible idea. However, calling
$3,702 a month affordable is over the top. I am sure that utilities are
not included in this "affordable" rent? https://bit.ly/2CVaCYj |
Somehow, the resident, surnamed Lan, managed to build this private pool
and fill it up without local officials finding out. Pretty impressive. |
His condo neighbours ratted him out to the authorities so he has to drain & dismantle his swimming pool. https://bit.ly/2t3aMdl |
Toronto Fire Services has charged several individuals and corporations for alleged violations of the Ontario Fire Code at 1100 Birchmount Road, and both 77 and 99 Harbour Square. After extensive investigation, Toronto Fire Services alleges that the companies named below and their technicians failed to inspect, test, maintain and repair the fire safety systems as required. |
Charges have been laid in Provincial Offences Court against Advanced Detection Technologies Corp., James Singer, Rauf Ahmad and Jamia Talimul in relation to 1100 Birchmount Road. |
The fire code violations include failure to: • ensure a person performs the inspection, test, repair, replacement and alteration of a fire alarm system in accordance with the Fire Code • maintain the fire alarm system and sprinkler system in operating condition |
Charges have also been laid against Keyong Tao as well as the following
persons and/or companies associated with York Fire Protection: Bushra
Rauf, Maf-Bar Consell Ltee., Dave Daniels, 8281076 Canada Ltd. and Rauf
Ahmad in relation to both 77 and 79 Harbour Square. (both are residental condo buildings.) |
The fire code violations include failure to: • ensure a person performs the inspection, test, repair, replacement and alteration of a fire alarm system • ensure elevators are tested • ensure emergency power systems are inspected, tested and maintained, and • ensure the annual inspection is conducted for tanks for fire protection, tank supporting structures and water supply systems |
The Ontario Fire Code requires fire and life safety systems such as fire alarm systems, sprinklers, emergency generators, elevators and emergency lighting be inspected, tested, repaired, replaced and altered in accordance with specific standards to ensure the health and safety of the public and responding firefighters. The penalties for violations run up to $50,000 and/or a year in jail for individuals and up to $100,000 for a corporation. |
Toronto Fire Services is continuing its investigation into other
properties that may have been impacted to ensure public safety and
compliance with the Fire Code. https://bit.ly/2zfsLBw |