There’s an old adage that “a man’s home is his castle.” However, when that castle is a condominium unit, owners need to realize that they are not the exclusive ruler of their castle and that they do not have the same freedoms and level of control as the owner of a freehold property. Compromises by owners are necessary, as the condominium is regulated by the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”), as well as the declaration, by-laws and rules. In addition, the condo board has the authority to make decisions that are binding on owners. In making these decisions boards must balance the interests of individual owners with the interests of the entire condominium community.    Read the article………………………..