#WeSpeakCondo
#WeSpeakCondo is a podcast dedicated to Ontario’s condominium industry, delivering practical insights, expert perspectives, and real-world guidance for condominium managers, board members, owners, and residents. Hosted with a focus on education and industry best practices, each episode explores the issues shaping condominium communities—from governance, finances, maintenance, and legislative updates to leadership, communication, and emerging trends. Whether you’re a seasoned condo professional, a volunteer director, or simply looking to better understand condominium living, #WeSpeakCondo provides clear, informative conversations designed to help Ontario communities thrive.
Episodes
In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas sits down with Jason Rivait from Stack Condo Law to discuss the documents and legal framework that govern condominium living in Ontario.
Jason explains the hierarchy of condo governance, including the Condominium Act, declaration, bylaws, rules, and policies, and why owners and boards need to understand how these documents work together.
They also discuss standard unit bylaws, insurance de...
In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas speaks with Luis Hernandez from LDDC Lawyers about condo owner rights, records requests, communication, the Condominium Authority of Ontario, and the Condominium Authority Tribunal.
Luis explains how owners can better understand their declaration, bylaws, rules, and available CAO resources, as well as how CAT applications work when disputes arise over records, noise, pets, parking, nuisanc...
In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas speaks with Deborah Howden and John Develis from Shibley Righton about employment law and workplace obligations in condominium corporations.
They discuss the difference between employees and service contractors, the Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act, WSIB, workplace harassment and violence policies, employment contracts, t...
In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas speaks with Andy and Anthony Kastopoulos from DV Mechanical about the mechanical and plumbing systems that keep high-rise condo buildings operating.
They discuss boilers, chillers, cooling towers, make-up air units, fan coils, heat pumps, domestic hot water, risers, building automation systems, preventative maintenance, comprehensive contracts, and common mechanical room issues.
Andy and A...
In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas speaks with Romina Facchini from Statis Inc. about condo reserve funds and the financial planning required to maintain condominium buildings over the long term.
They discuss reserve fund studies, eligible expenses, contribution increases, deferred projects, inflation, preventative maintenance, shared facilities, and what happens when boards keep condo fees artificially low or spend reserve...
In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas speaks with Ryan Grossman, a realtor with RE/MAX Realtron and co-founder of Condo Communitie. They cover everyting from A-Z for condo buyers and sellers in today’s GTA market.
Ryan explains what buyers should look for beyond the unit itself, including the property condition, maintenance fees, resale value, status certificates, special assessments, financing, and offer conditions.
The...
In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas speaks with Emiel Bril, CEO and Co-Founder of VendorPM, about innovation, technology, vendor procurement, and the future of condo management.
They discuss why the condominium industry has traditionally moved slowly, how technology can help property management companies reduce risk and improve vendor selection, and why rising costs are forcing buildings to operate more efficiently.
Emiel al...
In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas speaks with Tyson noce from Novi Engineering about condo parking garage maintenance, deterioration, repairs, and restoration.
They discuss how condo garages are built, the difference between suspended slabs and slab-on-grade areas, why waterproofing membranes matter, how salt and water damage concrete, what causes leaks around drains and expansion joints, and why garage ramps can be especi...
In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas speaks with Antoni Casalinovo from Deo Condominium Law about contracts in condominium corporations.
They discuss service agreements, construction contracts, CCDC contracts, one-off work orders, unionized security and cleaning contracts, auto-renewal clauses, termination rights, change orders, liens, bonding, payment schedules, and the role of lawyers, engineers, and consultants in protecti...
#WeSpeakCondo is back after eight years.
In this relaunch episode, Nicholas speaks with Sam Soltani, Founder and President of The Trace Group, about the Ontario Fire Code changes condo managers and boards need to understand going into 2026.
They discuss carbon monoxide detection, fire alar...
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