Document scope, review declaration/bylaws and prepare questions before buying.
Condo renovation planner
Plan a condo renovation by separating private and common elements, approvals, permits, shared systems and records to keep.
Checked: 2026-08-20
Confirm approvals, work hours, access, insurance and shared-system responsibilities in writing.
Structure, common systems, envelope, regulated work or responsibility disputes: obtain required approvals and professionals.
Sources and limits
Rules vary by province, municipality, building, condominium documents and property status. This tool prepares checks; it does not make legal, heritage or regulatory determinations.
Manage the project through closeout
Systems to check before closing the work
V14 connects envelope, air, fire, structure, water and code instead of treating each project in isolation.
Advanced systems and special cases
Checks that change sequencing, risk or which professionals must be coordinated.
Deep retrofit and envelope interfaces
Measure, sequence, drain, dry and verify interfaces before concealing work.
Often-overlooked service interfaces
V26 connects systems that cross utility, plumbing, HVAC, envelope and metering boundaries.
Finish and service details to verify
V28 connects small details that become costly once finishes are closed.
Shared, access and specialized interfaces
V30 connects projects where multiple systems, owners or rules meet.
Warranties, disputes and resale
V38 organizes evidence and rules that survive the construction project.
- Installed-product warranty passport
- Defect: manufacturer, installer or contractor?
- Contractor dispute: evidence, formal demand and remedies
- Resale: disclose renovations, events and known issues
- Condo: post-renovation record handoff
- Principal residence and rental: tax change of use
- Major renovations and rent adjustment
- Quick resale after renovation: 365-day flipping rule
- Transfer warranties and records to the next owner
- Recalls for installed products and building materials