Condos are popular first homes for many people today. For some, it will be the biggest purchase they ever make. But how many of us can really judge how well these assets are built or maintained?

The truth is, condos can be anything from dream homes, both affordable and green, to overpriced energy hogs, or worse. Even the smartest consumer can be fooled into making a bad purchase.

That’s why MPP Rosario Marchese proposes the Condominium Owners Protection Act–designed to protect would-be condo buyers and their neighbours …