Skip to content
site logo Canada Mortgage
and Housing Corporation
  • Sign In or Register
  • FRANÇAIS
  • Hamburger Icon MENU
Hamburger Icon MENU
× FRANÇAIS
  • Home
  • Buying
    • Homebuying Step by Step
      • Decide if Homeownership is Right for You
      • Check if You are Financially Ready to Own a Home
      • Finance Your Home
      • Find the Right Home
      • Make an Offer and Close the Deal
      • Maintain Your Home and Protect Your Investment
    • Condominium Buyer's Guide
      • Chapter 1: Condominium Basics
      • Chapter 2: Condominium Governance
      • Chapter 3: The Pros and Cons of Condominium Ownership
      • Chapter 4: Buying a Condominium
      • Chapter 5: Checklists, Tips and FAQ's
      • Tips for Buying a New Condominium
      • Tips for Buying a Resale Condominium
      • Checklist for Buying a New Condominium
      • Checklist for Buying a Resale Condominium
      • Condominium Purchase and Recurring Costs
      • Physical Evaluation Checklist (For Resale Units)
      • Questions to Ask Advisors and Condominium Experts
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Glossary
      • Provincial and Territorial Fact Sheets
        • Alberta Fact Sheet
        • British Columbia Fact Sheet
        • Manitoba Fact Sheet
        • New Brunswick Fact Sheet
        • Newfoundland and Labrador Fact Sheet
        • Northwest Territories Fact Sheet
        • Nova Scotia Fact Sheet
        • Nunavut Fact Sheet
        • Ontario Fact Sheet
        • Prince Edward Island Fact Sheet
        • Quebec Fact Sheet
        • Saskatchewan Fact Sheet
        • Yukon Fact Sheet
    • Financial Information and Calculators
      • Mortgage Fraud
      • Mortgage Planning Tips
      • Plan and Manage Your Mortgage
      • Your Credit Report
      • Government of Canada Programs to Support Homebuyers
      • Your Home Value
    • Seniors Housing
      • Housing options for Seniors
      • Housing and Finance Tips
      • Mortgage Financing Options for People 55+
      • Preventing Fraud and Financial Abuse
    • Newcomers
    • Mortgage Loan Insurance for Consumers
      • COVID-19: Understanding Mortgage Payment Deferral
      • What is CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance?
      • What are the General Requirements to Qualify for Homeowner Mortgage Loan Insurance?
      • FAQs — Mortgage Loan Insurance
      • CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance Costs
      • CMHC Green Home
      • CMHC — Home Renovation Financing Options
  • National Housing Strategy
    • What is the strategy?
      • About the initiatives
      • How to apply
      • Help & Resources
      • Priority areas for action
      • Glossary
    • The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
    • Shared Equity Mortgage Provider Fund
      • Preconstruction Loans
        Stream 1
      • Shared Equity Mortgages (SEM)
        Stream 2
    • Federal/Provincial/Territorial Housing Agreements
    • Federal Community Housing Initiative
    • Federal Lands Initiative
    • National Housing Co-Investment Fund
    • Rental Construction Financing
    • Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
    • Other funding and financing opportunities
    • The Community Housing Transformation Centre
    • Community-Based Tenant Initiative
    • NHS Demonstrations Initiative
    • Solutions Labs
      • Social Innovation Labs Resources
      • Solution Lab Consultant Information
    • Collaborative Housing Research Network
    • NHS Research and Planning Fund
    • CMHC Housing Research Scholarship Program
    • CMHC Housing Research Awards
    • Housing Supply Challenge
      • Round 1: Housing Supply Challenge
    • Rapid Housing Initiative
      • Rapid Housing Initiative Webinar
    • National Housing Conference
    • NHS Housing Needs Data
    • College of Reviewers
  • Renting
    • COVID-19: Eviction Bans and Suspensions to Support Renters
    • COVID-19: CECRA for small businesses
    • I Want to Rent
      • Things to Consider Before Renting
      • Types of Housing for Rent in Canada
      • Finding or Advertising a Rental Property
      • Visiting the Rental Property
      • Lease and Rental Agreements
      • Signing the Lease
      • Credit Checks and Bad Credit
      • Rental Payments and Deposits
      • Roommates and Pets
    • I Am Renting
      • Moving Day
      • Landlord/Tenant Responsibilities
      • Inspections
      • Maintenance & repairs
      • Complaints & evictions
      • Rent Increase
      • When you can't pay Rent
      • Renewing or terminating the lease
      • Moving Out
  • Developing and Renovating
    • Funding Opportunities
      • First Nations Development Funding
        • Direct Lending Program for First Nation Communities
        • Funding Opportunities Tool for Indigenous Housing
        • Insured Loans for On-Reserve First Nation Housing
        • On-Reserve Non Profit Housing Program (Section 95)
        • Proposal Development Funding (PDF) for First Nation Communities
      • On-Reserve Renovation Programs
        • Emergency Repair Program (ERP)
        • Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI)
        • Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) – Regular
        • Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP)
      • Seed Funding
      • Preservation Funding for Community Housing
      • COVID-19: Loan Payment Deferrals for Indigenous Clients
    • Testimonials
    • Develop New Affordable Housing
      • Manufactured Housing: Affordable Quality Homes
      • Programs and Information
        • About Affordable Housing in Canada
        • Affordable Housing in Canada's North
        • Affordable Housing Programs Across Canada
        • Reno/Retro 2016: Funding for Existing Social Housing
        • Housing Action Plans: A Guide for Municipalities
        • Development Checklist for Affordable Housing
        • Housing Development Resources
    • Indigenous Housing
      • Housing Internship Initiative for First Nation and Inuit Youth (HIIFNIY)
      • Indigenous Advisory Council
      • Our Work With First Nation Communities
      • Shelters Initiative for Indigenous Women and Children
        • Funding Available for Shelters On-Reserve
        • Shelters in the Territories
      • Keeper of My Home Learning Resource
    • Developing Sustainable Housing
      • Maintenance and Resource Efficiency for Buildings
      • Webcast: Advancing Sustainable and Affordable Housing in Canada
      • Energy and Water Savings Case Studies
    • Accessible and Adaptable Housing
      • Universal Design for New Housing Units
      • Secondary Suites
      • Accessible Housing by Design
      • Aging in Place
        • Aging in Place Success Stories
        • Housing a Senior Population: The Economic and Social Benefits
        • Hiring a Contractor
      • Universal Design and Adaptable Housing Models
    • Provincial/Territorial Agreements
      • Bilateral IAH Agreements and Public Reporting
      • National IAH Funding Table
      • Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH)
    • External Links
  • CMHC Library
  • Managing and Maintaining
    • Managing Affordable Housing
      • Connect with a Housing Solutions Specialist – Multi-Unit
      • Affordable Housing Project Profiles
      • Housing Management Hub
        • Contractors and Suppliers
        • Evictions and Expulsions
        • Capital Replacement Planning
        • Governance for Housing Organizations
        • Steps for Managing Vacancies
          • Repair and clean the unit
          • Identify or Advertise for Applicants
          • Welcome new residents
        • Policy Information
          • Why are policies important
          • Policy Enforcement
          • Policies Your Housing Organization Needs
          • Developing Effective Policies
        • Tendering Contracts
    • Manage First Nation Properties
      • First Nation Housing Policies Development Guide
        • Decide if You Need a Written Policy
        • Research the Housing Policy
        • Write and Review the Housing Policy
        • Develop the Housing Policy Implementation Plan
        • Get Approval for the Housing Policy
        • Implement and Monitor the Housing Policy
        • Revise or Cancel the Policy as Required
      • Tenant Records
      • Building Code Compliance for First Nation Housing
      • Finances
        • Differences Between the On-Reserve Non-Profit Housing Program Pre-1997 and Post-1996
        • Understanding Operating Agreement Terms
      • Maintenance Solutions
        • How to Maintain a Heat Recovery Ventilator
        • Maintenance Planning Guide for First Nation Communities
        • Mould in Housing
          • Information for Occupants
          • Information for Housing Managers
          • Information for Builders and Renovators
          • Flood Cleanup and Mould Prevention
          • Mould Cleanup at a Glance: Infographic
          • Mould in Housing at Glance
      • Role of a First Nation Housing Manager
    • Maintenance Funding and Information
      • Governance and Finance Information Series
      • Loans Administration and Direct Lending
      • Off-Reserve Aboriginal Social Housing
      • Renovation Programs for On-Reserve Housing
      • Tendering Contracts Information Series
    • Co-operative Housing Guide
  • Data and Research
    • CMHC Reports Calendar
    • Publications and Reports
    • Housing Market Information Portal
    • Data Tables
      • Household Characteristics
      • Housing Market Data
      • Housing Market Indicators
      • Mortgage and Debt Data
      • Rental Market Data
    • Housing in Canada Online (HiCO)
    • Core Housing Need
    • Survey Notices
    • CMHC Library
    • Consumer Surveys
      • 2019 Mortgage Consumer Survey Results
      • 2018 Mortgage Consumer Survey Results
        • Homebuyers insights
        • Renewers insights
        • Refinancers insights
        • Financial Literacy
        • Affordability
        • Home financing choices
        • MCS blog
    • Survey Methods
    • CMHC Licence Agreement for the Use of Data
  • Finance and Investing
    • Insured Mortgage Purchase Program (IMPP)
    • COVID-19: CECRA for small businesses
    • Mortgage Loan Insurance
      • Mortgage Loan Insurance Homeownership Programs
        • CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance Costs
      • Rental Housing Solutions
      • Contact Mortgage Loan Insurance
      • Homebuying Calculators
        • Mortgage Calculator
        • Affordability Calculator
        • Debt Service Calculator
      • The Resource
        • I Can’t Pay my Mortgage, What are my Options?
        • Home Buying Step by Step
      • Default, Claims and Properties for Sale
      • Mortgage Fraud
      • Underwriting Centre
      • Consumer Survey Results
      • NHA Approved Lenders
      • Calculating GDS / TDS
      • emili
        • emiliTRACKER
      • Client e-Update
      • Multi-Unit e-Update
      • Regional CMHC Industry Sessions
    • Canada Mortgage Bonds
    • NHA Mortgage Backed Securities
    • Canadian Registered Covered Bonds
      • How to Become a Registered Issuer
    • Blockchain in the housing industry
  • CMHC E-Newsletters
    • Affordable Housing E-newsletter
    • Housing Research E-newsletter
    • Indigenous and Northern Housing E-newsletter
    • Client e-Update
    • Multi-Unit e-Update
  • About CMHC
    • CMHC’s Story
    • Management and Governance
      • Board of Directors and Committees
      • Our Management Committee
      • Pension Governance
        • Pension Overview
        • Key Roles and Responsibilities
        • Annual Reports
    • Corporate Reporting
      • CMHC Annual Report
      • Program Evaluation
      • Joint Auditors Special Examination Report to CMHC Board 2018
      • Summary of the Corporate Plan
      • Quarterly Financial Reports
      • Transparency
        • Access to Information and Privacy Protection
        • Briefing Materials
        • Procurement
          • CETA
          • Disclosure of contracts over $10,000
        • Travel, hospitality and conference expenditures
          • Annual travel, hospitality and conference expenditures
      • CMHC’s Insured Mortgage Deferral
    • Contact Us
      • CMHC Departments
        • Connect with a Housing Solutions Specialist – Multi-Unit
        • Contact Mortgage Loan Insurance
      • Holiday Service Hours
    • Speakers Bureau
    • Careers
    • Partnerships
  • Careers
  • Housing Observer
  • Media Newsroom
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
    • Media Relations
 
  • Home Breadcrumb Chevron
  • Buying Breadcrumb Chevron
  • Condominium Buyer's Guide Breadcrumb Chevron
  • Provincial and Territorial Fact Sheets

Manitoba Fact Sheet

Part of the Condominium Buyer's Guide.

Save page to My Folder Share this page
Save Icon

SAVE TO MY FOLDER

Manitoba Fact Sheet

SAVE
Close this Window   |   Manage my Folder
Save Icon

SAVE TO MY FOLDER

Manitoba Fact Sheet

Done Done!
Close this Window   |   Manage my Folder
Share icon

Share via

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Mail
  • Twitter
  • print
Share icon

Share via

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Mail
  • Twitter
  • print
share icon

Mail-blue Share via Email

Did You Know?

You can include an email signature?

Register | Sign In

×
Google Captcha Loader
share icon

Mail-blue Share via Email

Done Done!
Close this window
Date Published: March 31, 2018

Governing Legislation

What legislation and regulations govern condominiums in Manitoba?

  • The Condominium Act
  • Condominium Regulation

Warranty Programs and Insurance

Do provincial legislation and/or regulations require that developers of new condominiums provide a new home warranty to buyers?

Manitoba enacted the New Home Warranty Act in December of 2013. When the Act comes into force, which will be by proclamation, it will  require that buyers of new homes in Manitoba be protected by a warranty covering construction defects.

Do provincial legislation and/or regulations require condominium corporations to carry insurance on condominium property?

Yes. A condominium corporation must maintain property insurance, on its own behalf and on behalf of all unit owners, for damage to the units and common elements that is caused by major perils or any other perils that are specified in the corporation's declaration or bylaws.

Taxes & Additional Costs

What provincial and federal taxes do condominium buyers pay on their units?

  • Provincial tax: There is no provincial sales tax on new or re-sale condominiums.
  • Federal tax: Buyers pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the price of new units.

Buyer Beware

If you are purchasing a re-sale condo, GST will apply to your purchase if:

  • You are buying the unit from someone who acquired and used the unit primarily (more than 50 percent) for business purposes (unless this was to earn long-term rental income);
  • You are buying the unit from someone who has claimed input tax credits for improvements to the unit; and
  •  
  • The unit has been substantially renovated. To find out what qualifies as a substantial renovation, see Substantial Renovations and the GST/HST New Housing Rebate, Canada Revenue Agency.

Be sure to enquire about the above before putting an offer on a re-sale condominium.

Are there any GST/HST rebate programs for condominium buyers?

Yes. Like other homebuyers, purchasers of condominiums can apply for a GST/HST New Housing Rebate. This rebate reduces the GST and the federal part of the HST on a declining scale, depending on the purchase price of your new home. For eligibility information, see GST/HST New Housing Rebate, Canada Revenue Agency.

Are buyers of new and re-sale condominiums responsible for any charges levied by the Province?

Yes, the land transfer tax. There are different rates to calculate this tax based on the value of your home. There is no land transfer tax on the first $30,000 in value. See Land Transfer Tax, Province of Manitoba, for the various rates.

Reserve Fund Requirements

Do provincial legislation/regulations require that all condominiums in Manitoba have a reserve fund?

Yes. A reserve fund study must be prepared and updated every five years. Directors, who have a duty to act with a view to the best interests of the condominium corporation, must consider the reserve fund balance that is recommended in the latest reserve fund study or update when deciding the total annual contribution. The board must report to the unit owners on the amount in the reserve fund and review the latest reserve fund study or update with the unit owners annually. When a condominium unit is sold, the buyer must be told what the actual balance in the reserve fund is, as well as the balance that was recommended by the reserve fund study. Unit owners must contribute to the reserve fund in the proportions specified in the declaration or in the proportions specified in the declaration for contributions to the common expenses.

Condominium Registration

How is a new condominium corporation registered?

The plan, declaration, and declarant’s proposed initial condominium corporation bylaw signed by the declarant must be filed in the Land Titles Office.

The plan must be prepared by a land surveyor and show the location of the proposed condominium. If any buildings have already been constructed, their location and architectural and structural details must be shown on the plan. The plan must also indicate the boundaries between the units and the common property. This is important because many rights and obligations of unit owners and the corporation depend on whether a unit or the common property is involved.

The declaration and bylaw outline the key rules that govern the relationship among unit owners and the condominium corporation. These include matters such as how the common expenses are shared and how votes are assigned. The declaration must also include a description of a standard unit for each type of unit.

Filing these documents results in the following:

  • The Condominium Act governs the land described in the declaration and shown on the plan.
  • The land is divided into units and common elements as described in the declaration and shown on the plan.
  • A condominium corporation without share capital is created.
    • The corporation’s name is:
      • the name of the land titles district in which the registration occurs,
      • the words "Condominium Corporation," and
      • the abbreviation "No." together with the next available consecutive number for a condominium corporation registered in that land titles district.
    • The corporation’s membership consists of the unit owners from time to time.
  • The bylaw becomes the initial bylaw of the condominium corporation.
  • A registered instrument is no longer enforceable against the common elements, but is enforceable against all the units and their shares in the common elements.
  • If the declaration is in respect of a leasehold estate in land:
    • the units and their shares in the common elements are leasehold estates having the same term as the property lease, and
    • the rights and obligations of the owner of the leasehold estate become the rights and obligations of the unit owners.

Sale of Units

What rules does the developer have to follow when selling units?

If a unit is sold before the declaration and plan are registered, the seller must provide the buyer with a completed Form 1 (Section 6): Disclosure Statement (Sale of Proposed Unit Before Declaration and Plan are Registered)

If a unit is sold by a seller who is the declarant, the seller must provide the buyer with a completed Form 2A (Section 7): Disclosure Statement by Seller When Seller is Declarant or Subsequent Owner of All the Units (Sale of Unit after Declaration and Plan are Registered)

If a unit is sold by a seller who is not the declarant, the seller must provide the buyer with a completed Form 2B (Section 7): Disclosure Statement by Seller When Seller is Not Declarant (Sale of Unit after Declaration and Plan are Registered)

If a unit is sold by the owner developer, the seller must provide the buyer with a completed Form 2C (Section 7): Disclosure Statement by Seller When Seller is Owner-Developer (Sale of Proposed Unit in a Phased Development Before Registration of Amendment to Declaration and Plan)

If a unit is sold by the condominium corporation, the seller must provide the buyer with a completed Form 3 (Section 7): Disclosure Statement by Condominium Corporation (Sale of Unit, or Proposed Unit in a Phased Development, After Declaration and Plan are Registered)

Buyers may request a status certificate that shows if the unit owner owes any money to the condominium corporation or is in breach of the declaration, bylaws, or rules. A form (Schedule D, Form 8) for this status certificate is provided in the regulation, and notice of the buyer’s right to receive a status certificate is included in the prescribed disclosure form.

Buyers have a seven-day “cooling off” period, during which they may cancel the purchase and sale agreement, from the time they either:

  • enter into a purchase and sale agreement; or
  • receive a disclosure statement, whichever is later.

Sellers must notify buyers of their right to cancel during the “cooling off” period, using the form (Schedule D, Form 4) provided in the regulation.

Buyers also have the right to cancel the purchase and sale agreement if there is a material change in the information provided by the seller. Sellers must notify buyers of this right using the form (Schedule D, Form 5) provided in the regulation. Sellers must also notify buyers of any material changes using the form (Schedule D, Form 7) provided in the regulation.

If a general meeting has been scheduled after the date the buyer is to take possession of the unit, the buyer must be given the notice of the meeting.

What documents must a condominium corporation provide a purchaser of a re-sale condominium?

Purchasers of re-sale units are entitled to receive the same information that  purchasers of new condominiums are entitled to receive.

Estimating Operating Costs

Are there legislation/regulations that stipulate(s) what happens if a developer has inaccurately estimated the operational costs of a condominium?

No. Declarants who sell one or more units or proposed units must prepare a statement of financial estimates covering a 12-month period. If the financial projection turns out to have been too low, the developer will have to pay the amount of the shortfall to the condominium corporation.

Rules for Initial Reserve Fund Savings

Is the developer of a new condominium obligated to put aside reserves as soon as the condominium is registered?

Yes. Directors must consider the reserve fund balance that is recommended in the latest reserve fund study or update when deciding the total annual contribution.

Governance Requirements

Does the Province require a condominium to impose any bylaws and rules?

A proposed initial bylaw must be filed when the condominium corporation is registered.

Does condominium legislation authorize the condominium corporation to borrow money?

The Act requires the written consent of unit owners holding 80 percent of the voting rights in the corporation before a condominium corporation may acquire, encumber or dispose of real property.

Can a condominium corporation place a lien on an individual unit?

Yes, a condominium corporation can do so if the owner has not paid:

  • His or her contributions toward the common expenses, reserve fund or special assessments; or
  • For expenses incurred by the corporation in making repairs that the owner was obligated to make and failed to do so in a reasonable amount of time; or
  • For repairs or work ordered by a public authority (such as the Fire Marshal).

A lien can be enforced like a mortgage and takes priority over other charges against a property unless otherwise stated in a condominium’s declaration (documents that describe how a condominium is organized and operated). Condominium liens are subject only to Crown claims, municipal taxes, and other interests prescribed by the regulation.

Elections & Meetings

What are the requirements for electing the board of directors and for its meetings?

A condominium corporation must be governed by a board of directors. Each condominium’s bylaws or declaration determine the number of board members, their qualifications, term in office, compensation, and other related matters.

The declarant’s board must hold the first general meeting of unit owners no later than one year after the first transfer of ownership of any unit by the declarant, unless ownership of all of the units has been transferred to a single purchaser or the declarant no longer owns the majority of the units.

The declarant’s board must call a general “turnover” meeting within six months of the date the declarant ceases to own the majority of units. At the “turnover meeting,” a new board must be elected by unit owners, and all records, documents, and other items must be turned over to the new board.

At the first general meeting, if the corporation has more than ten units, an auditor must be selected to prepare the corporation’s financial statements.

Changing the Governing Documents

How does a condominium corporation change its governing documents?

A condominium corporation can change its declaration and plan if it has the written consent of those who hold 80 percent of the voting rights of the corporation, unless the declaration stipulates that a greater percentage is required. The amendment must be presented at a general meeting of unit holders, a copy of the proposed amendment must be included with the meeting notice, and consent must be received at the meeting or within 180 days after the meeting.

Changes to a condominium’s bylaws must be confirmed by 75 percent of the voting rights of the corporation at a meeting called for that purpose. Voters must be present at the meeting in person or by proxy.

Amendments to the declaration, plan, and bylaws take effect once copies of them are registered by the district registrar. The condominium corporation must provide a copy of any amendments to unit owners.

Additional requirements for bylaws are in Part 8 of the Condominium Act. Additional requirements for meetings are in sections 110 through 130 of the Condominium Act.

Making Payments

Can an owner stop paying condominium fees if he/she is unhappy with the condominium’s board of directors and/or property management?

No.

Fund for Common Expenses and Rules About Special Assessments

Do provincial legislation/regulations require condominium corporations to maintain a fund for common expenses?

A condominium corporation must pay the common expenses and maintain a fund out of which these expenses will be paid. The corporation must determine the contribution to the common expense fund of each unit owner by apportioning the amount required among the unit owners in the proportions specified in the declaration.

Do provincial legislation/regulations have rules regarding special assessments? If so, what are they?

Special assessments may be authorized by the board if the bylaws so provide. The board must specify the purpose of the special assessment, its amount, whether it will be payable in instalments, and if so, the frequency of the instalments. The board must also determine the contribution of each unit holder. Special assessments must be apportioned among unit holders in the same way as contributions to the common expenses fund.

Within a reasonable time after the special assessment has been authorized, the condominium corporation must give each unit owner a written notice setting out the following information:

  • The purpose of the special assessment
  • The total amount of the special assessment
  • An explanation of the need for the special assessment
  • The total amount to be contributed by the unit owner and, if it is payable in instalments, the amount and frequency of the instalments
  • The date on which the unit owner's contribution is due or, if it is payable in instalments, the dates on which they are due

Expanding the Scope of the Condominium's Assets and Services

What about additional recreational facilities/services? Could a condominium corporation buy a golf course, for example? Could it change the services an owner expects to receive?

The condominium corporation may make substantial additions, alterations or improvements to the common elements or substantial changes to the corporation’s assets. These changes must be voted for by unit owners who own 80 percent or more of the common elements.

Substantial changes are those that change the manner in which common elements are used or enjoyed or those that increase the operating expenses of the corporation.

Other Important Things About Buying a Condominium in Manitoba

Do provincial legislation/regulations govern renting or leasing a condominium unit?

Yes. Condominium corporations are not allowed to prohibit owners from renting their units.

Unit owners must notify their condominium corporation in writing within 30 days after entering into a tenancy agreement for the owner’s unit. Notice must include the tenant's name, the unit owner's address, and the name of the unit owner's designated representative for tenancy matters, if any. The owner must also notify the condominium corporation promptly when the tenancy ends.

The Act allows for a condominium corporation to collect a leasing levy (security deposit) from unit owners who rent their units. This levy is limited to $1,500 by regulation. The levy (or unused portion of it) must be refunded to the unit owner when the lease ends. Interest must be paid at the rate specified in the corporation’s bylaws.

A condominium corporation may terminate a tenancy with notice to the tenant and owner if the tenant violates the corporation's declaration, bylaws or rules, or the tenant’s obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act with regard to the common areas or other occupants.

The Residential Tenancies Act covers the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. For information on landlords’ and tenants’ rights and responsibilities in Manitoba, see Your Guide to Renting a Home  Provincial Fact Sheet – Manitoba.

What other constraints do provincial legislation/regulations put on condominium corporations, their boards of directors, bylaws and management?

Directors of boards have a duty to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the condominium corporation. They must apply the care, diligence, and skill that a reasonable, sensible, and cautious person would apply in similar situations.

May condominium corporations prohibit pets?

Yes, but the prohibition does not apply to a pet already living with a unit owner or occupant at the time the prohibition is registered or takes effect, except for tenants whose landlords have not authorized them to keep pets.

Is there a process for handling disputes or complaints?

Both parties in a dispute may take the matter to arbitration or mediation provided they agree to this in writing. An arbitrator is a third party who decides its outcome. A mediator is a neutral person (someone who will not take sides), who meets with the people involved and helps them come to an agreement that all parties can live with. Arbitration is provided for under the current Condominium Act, and both arbitration and mediation are provided as an alternative to court action under the Act.

Resources

Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI), Manitoba Chapter
An independent organization that deals exclusively with condominium issues and represents all participants in the condominium community.
http://cci-manitoba.ca/

Residential Tenancies Branch
Administers or is responsible for The Residential Tenancies Act, The Life Leases Act and The Condominium Act in Manitoba.
www.gov.mb.ca/fs/cca/rtb/index.html
Français: www.gov.mb.ca/cca/rtb/index.fr.html

Winnipeg: 302 – 254 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Y4
Toll-free in Manitoba: 1-800-782-8403
Phone: 204-945-2476
Fax: 204-945-6273
Email: rtb@gov.mb.ca

Brandon: 143 9th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 6C2
Toll-free in Manitoba: 1-800-656-8481
Phone: 204-726-6230
Fax: 204-726-6589
Email: rtbbrandon@gov.mb.ca

Thompson: 113 – 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 1X4
Toll-free in Manitoba: 1-800-229-0639
Phone: 204-677-6496
Fax: 204-677-6415
Email: rtbthompson@gov.mb.ca

Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Guidelines on condominium housing under Manitoba’s Human Rights Code for condominium corporations, management companies and condominium unit owners.
http://www.manitobahumanrights.ca/v1/

Winnipeg: 700 – 175 Hargrave Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R8
Toll-free: 1-888-884-8681
Phone: 204-945-3007
Fax: 204-945-1292
Email: hrc@gov.mb.ca

Brandon: 341 – 340 Ninth Street, Brandon, MB R7A 6C2
Toll-free: 1-888-884-8681
Phone: 204-726-6261
Fax: 204-726-6035
Email: hrc@gov.mb.ca

The Pas: 2nd Floor – Otineka Mall, P.O. Box 2550, The Pas, MB R9A 1M4
Toll-free: 1-888-884-8681
Phone: 204-627-8270
Fax: 204-623-5404
Email: hrc@gov.mb.ca

Was this page relevant to your needs?

Thank you for your feedback!

Sorry to hear that! Can you tell us about the problem?

For further assistance, pleasecontact us

ThanksYour feedback has been submitted.

Date Published: March 31, 2018
By Topic
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
  • National Housing Strategy
  • Buying
  • Rental Housing
  • Developing and Renovating
  • Managing and Maintaining
  • Data and Research
  • Finance and Investing
About Us
  • CMHC's Story
  • Management and Governance
  • Partnerships
  • Corporate Reporting
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
More
  • CMHC e-Newsletters
  • CMHC Library
  • Housing Observer Online
  • Media Newsroom
  • CMHC on Twitter
  • CMHC on LinkedIn
  • CMHC on Facebook
  • CMHC on Instagram
  • CMHC on YouTube
Privacy Policy    |    Terms and Conditions    |    Transparency     Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) ©2021 
Canada
loader icon