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How much should I decide before asking the condo board?
Prepare enough detail for the board to understand the proposed change, while marking alternatives that are still undecided. The Condominium Authority of Ontario advises owners to discuss renovation approval with their board; municipal approval may also be needed.
TrueNorth Demolition · Reviewed 8 October 2026
Separate the decisions
An initial contractor conversation can help explain what removal would involve, but it does not replace board approval. If one option changes walls and another only changes finishes, describe them separately. Approval of one version should not be assumed to cover a later, wider scope.
What to explain next
Ask the building contact what information is needed to review the options before ordering irreversible work. Keep the accepted version with your project information. In the TrueNorth enquiry, identify the approval as pending so the assessment does not imply a start date has been cleared.
An example, not a completed job
Put the uncertainty into words
“We are comparing a finish-only renovation with a partition change. The board has not approved either. We need the removal differences explained before submitting our proposal.”
- Which version is the board being asked to review?
- Are common elements potentially involved?
- What remains conditional on approval?
Choose your next step
Use the short enquiry, or organise what you know in the optional three-step planner. You can leave uncertain details for assessment. The form does not accept attachments.