[Ziobrop]

Vancouver had big issues with leaking condos. there are a number of documented cases in Toronto as well.

the repairs are generally the responsibility of the condo corp - but a 4 year old condo corp usually doesnt have the reserves to cover the repairs. - that leads to the cost of the work being divided up between all the owners and a special assessment being levied. Owners also get screwed, because they often dont even have enough built in equity to sell, pay the assessment and break even.

the people running the condo corp often arn't qualified to operate a building, so they may also get questionable advice on repair/ignore the problem till it gets much worse.

I think the blame lies with the city and province. they require certified trades people, supervising their apprentices. they impose building codes,and charge for permits, and offer inspections - but seeming pass this shoddy work.

the city needs to ensure inspections are proper, and red seal trades need to start loosing licenses if they cant do work to code, or ensure their apprentices are.