Insights from Duka

Renting out your condo unit in Ontario means becoming a landlord inside a governed condo community. This guide explains the lease, notice, rule, and building-management issues owners should understand first.

By Alisa Kamynina,  GL, OLCM Senior Condominium Manager If I told you that one of the most serious legal requirements on your site is also one of the least acted on, you probably wouldn't be surprised! Health and Safety compliance under the Occupational Health and...

By Patricia Raposo, GL, OLCM In Ontario, keeping a building compliant isn't just about ticking boxes—it's about managing the legal liability for the Corporation and for you as a manager of the property.  Between the Ministry of Labour and recent updates to provincial...

Rental building management is not the same as suite management. This guide explains what Ontario asset owners should prioritize when protecting a rental property’s operations, condition, and long-term value.

In-house condo engineering helps Ontario boards make faster, better building decisions. Learn how integrated technical support improves maintenance, reserve fund planning, retrofit planning, and emergency response.

Choosing the right condo management partner is crucial. Learn the top five traits to look for in Toronto property management companies so your condo board can compare firms more effectively.

Switching condo management companies in Mississauga is easier with a clear board process. Learn how to review the contract, run a condo management RFP, protect records, and complete the transition smoothly.

Understanding condo property management fees is crucial for Ontario condo boards. See typical pricing models, 2026 planning ranges, and what should be included in your contract.

Monday morning hits and your inbox is already full. A resident reports a leak on Level 12. The elevator contractor pushes the service call to "next available." A delivery driver clips the garage door. Your treasurer asks why utilities jumped again. This is the real...

By Ritika Sharma If you’ve ever opened a new-build’s financial binder and felt a mix of curiosity, confusion, and mild adrenaline… welcome to the club. New-build financials are not boring, they are unpredictable — and sometimes a little dramatic. On paper, everything...

By Laura Lee Managing a new building can be challenging and rewarding.  For Duka, managing a new building starts 3-4 years in advance, working with the developers, their planners, architects, engineers, and solicitors when the development is just a vision. Duka...

By Duka's HR Team As the winter season approaches and the temperatures drop, many of us start to feel our energy levels dip right along with the thermometer. The days get shorter, the nights feel longer, and suddenly the couch and a blanket sound a lot more appealing...