Welcome to the Consumer Education & Resource Hub, providing educational resources that support consumer protection, education, and awareness related to home buying and ownership. Browse our latest published resources or search by category for specific information.
Do you know that each condominium corporation in Ontario is governed by an owner-elected board of directors? If you are thinking about becoming a Director on your Condo Board, the CMRAO has gathered resources to assist you in understanding what your qualifications should be and what oversight duties you will take on in this volunteer role.
Moisture and mould inside your home could become a potential health hazard. Health Canada has developed a guide to help homeowners identify, remediate and prevent such issues, and considerations for hiring a professional.
By law, all new homes built in Ontario are provided with a warranty by the builder. Tarion ensures that purchasers of new homes receive the coverage they are entitled to under their builder’s warranty. Check out their Homeowner Resource & Learning Hub.
Before you start the hunt for a new home, it is important to be informed. In Ontario, all real estate agents must be registered with the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) to be eligible to trade in real estate. RECO has you covered with homebuyer and seller resources, including a Public Register of Realtors.
If you are exploring options to reduce your energy bills, or heat and cool your new or existing home, you might want to consider a heat pump system. Toronto Hydro and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) have developed many guides and tools for homeowners to help with you decide if a heat pump is right for you.
With increased electrification in our lives, it is a requirement to obtain a notification (permit) from the ESA before installing an EV charger, whether it is in single or multi-family dwellings. The ESA has prepared a guide to share best practices specific to multi-residential buildings.
Whether you are a homeowner excited for your DYI project, or a licensed builder that has an electrician on staff, all electrical work on properties must meet the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and be conducted by an ESA licensed electrical contractor.
Whether you are a homeowner building a fence, or a builder looking to excavate, landscape or pave, you must contact Ontario One Call. It’s free, it’s easy, it’s the law.
Energy Advisors can help you plan energy-efficient retrofits and other improvements to your home. This directory can help you identify a service organization, which can send a registered advisor to evaluate your home using the EnerGuide Rating Service.