[kph06]

I could see there being a different level of care from the builder (developer) if its condo vs rental. Assuming the developer will keep the rental building for 25 years, its in their best interest to spend money upfront so there aren't quality and maintenance issues over the term of owning the building as they pay the repair bill. Condos on the other hand would just have to last through the warranty period and then the developer is off the hook with repair being taken on by the condo corp.