Condominium living is a popular form of home ownership in the Halifax area with more and more units coming onto the market. Condos can range from apartment style units in a high-rise downtown building, to a townhouse unit in a suburban neighbourhood.

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When you purchase a condo you are not only purchasing your private dwelling unit but you are also sharing ownership of the common elements of the building or complex where that unit is located. This ownership brings with it the responsibility to help cover the cost of property maintenance and replacement of the common elements of the complex such as insurance, utilities, services. etc. The cost of these items is paid in the form or monthly condominium fees. These fees may even be adjusted from time-to-time to cover increased costs or unexpected repair costs.

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As a condo owner you are part of a shared community with shared responsibilities. You are expected to participate in the governance of the condo corporation and have the right to vote at general meetings on matters that affect the condominium such as election of board members, votes on budget items, special assessments, etc. Most condo corporations hire a property management company to run the day-to-day operations of the condo complex under the leadership of the board of directors.