Resources on Buying a Condominium
Are you interested in buying a condominium instead of a house?
If so, the Toronto Public Library has resources that may be of interest to you. Here are a few:
Gray, Douglas A. 101 Streetsmart Condo Buying Tips for Canadians : How to Avoid Pitfalls, Make the Right Decisions, Save Money, Protect Your Investment, and Find Peace of Mind. Mississauga, Ont. : J. Wiley & Sons Canada, 2006.
Hyman, Gerry. Condominium Handbook (Ontario) for Directors, Managers, Owners and Purchasers. 6th ed. [Toronto] : Canadian Condominium Institute, 2004.
Irwin, Robert. Tips and Traps when Buying a Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse. 2nd ed. New York : McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Other TPL titles on condominium issues that may be of interest are:
Juffs, Jonathan H. and Graham D. Oliver. Reserve Fund Essentials. Toronto : Oliver Interactive, Inc., 2006.
Loeb, Audrey M. The Condominium Act : A User's Manual. 3rd ed., Ontario 2010. Toronto : Carswell, c2009.
In addition, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has a useful publication at their web site entitled Condominium Buyers' Guide. Topics include:
- rules and regulations
- types of condominiums
- physical checklist
- glossary of terms
- additional information sources
- condominium selection checklist
You may download a PDF or order a print copy for free. This document is available in English and French.
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