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Address continuing problems
Arrange checks for active leaks, electrical concerns, locks and obvious equipment faults. Establish the cause before choosing the work. Fresh paint does not resolve water ingress, and professional safety questions need appropriate assessment.
Separate function from preference
Group work into basic function, presentation and personal taste. The first two are usually easier to define; discretionary redesign needs a view of likely buyers and budget. A faulty air conditioner might be repaired, replaced or clearly addressed in the sale terms rather than automatically upgraded to the most expensive model.
Decide item by item
Record condition, options, quotations and timing. Choose repair, a properly disclosed negotiation or deferred expenditure consistently with applicable duties and the transaction. Update photographs and descriptions after work. Do not assume each renovation expense will return an equal or greater price increase.
For issues remaining at sale, read Explain Known Property Defects to a Buyer.
Sources checked 4 November 2026: Department of Lands: condominium legislation; Provincial Electricity Authority: electricity service guidance; Provincial Waterworks Authority: customer service guidance.
This article is general information, not individual legal or financial advice. Details can change — please verify current requirements before making decisions.
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