Clause 1: Condo Renovation Approval Condition

Specify in the contract: all work is contingent on written Condo Corporation approval, no work begins prior to approval, and the owner may terminate (less prepaid design fees) if approval is denied or significantly restricted.

Clause 2: Construction Hours Restriction

Every condo has work-hour rules — commonly Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00, weekends prohibited; loud trades like drilling and sawing limited to specific days. Contract must require contractor compliance; non-compliance is a breach.

Clause 3: Elevator Use and Protection Fees

Condo renovations require elevator booking, often with $500-$2,000 deposit plus usage fee. Contract should clarify whether owner or contractor pays.

Clause 4: Waste Removal Path

Construction waste cannot enter the condo’s garbage room. Contractor must remove daily to off-site bin. Contract specifies: contractor handles removal; no staging in corridors, storage rooms, or outdoors. Fines fall on contractor.

Clause 5: Insurance Requirements

Clause 6: Scope of Damage Liability

If renovation damages common elements (elevators, hallways, neighbour units), contractor bears the cost. Contract should specify: 1) normal wear and tear excluded; 2) 100% liability for damage by contractor or subs; 3) neighbour unit damage (upstairs leaks, structural vibration) covered by contractor insurance or contractor directly.

Clause 7: Permit Responsibility