| Before you rush out and buy one of those Toronto | | | | sound proofing. |
| condominium listings you have admired for so long, you | | | | 7. Restrictions on parking of recreational and |
| should know that not everyone is suited to | | | | commercial vehicles. |
| condominium living. | | | | 8. Restrictions on commercial uses of individual units. |
| In order to take part in a condominium lifestyle you | | | | 9. Restrictions on pets or types of pets. |
| agree from the beginning to live by certain rules and | | | | 10. Restrictions on plantings or patio usage, particularly |
| regulations stipulated by the condo corporation. | | | | townhouses |
| When you make an offer on a Toronto Condo your | | | | 11. Noise restrictions from musical instruments. |
| real estate agent will insert a conditional clause asking | | | | 12. Rental restrictions of the unit. |
| for a Status Certificate. The Status Certificate gives | | | | 13. Restrictions on usage of elevators for moving and |
| you not only a financial picture of the condo | | | | deliveries etc. |
| corporation but also the rules and regulations. | | | | 14. Restrictions on drying clothes on balconies. |
| Delivery of a Status Certificate is a legal requirement in | | | | These rules and regulations are not to taken lightly. |
| Ontario and you should upon receipt take it to your real | | | | Ignoring any or all of them repeatedly will probably |
| estate lawyer for examination. | | | | result in a court order to comply and substantial legal |
| These rules and regulations will more than likely differ | | | | costs which you will be responsible for. |
| from one Condo Corporation to another but will contain | | | | If you are purchasing Toronto Condominium Listings as |
| some or all of the following: | | | | an investment with the intention of renting out, make |
| 1. No changes to interior of the unit without written | | | | sure you insert a clause in the tenants' lease that |
| consent from the management. | | | | states they agree to comply with all the rules and |
| 2. No satellite dishes or antennae. | | | | regulations of the Condo Corporation. |
| 3. No BBQs on balconies | | | | If after checking the rules and regulations of the Condo |
| 4. Enclosure of balconies not allowed. | | | | Corporation you are satisfied you can live with all of |
| 5. Restriction on colour of window coverings. | | | | them, you can settle into your new Toronto Condo |
| 6. Restriction on installation of hardwood flooring, | | | | and enjoy. |
| particularly in older buildings, newer ones will have | | | | |