Which entity oversees professional standards for condominium management in Ontario?

The Condominium Management Registration Authority (CMRAO) is the correct entity overseeing professional standards for condominium management in Ontario. Established under the Condominium Management Services Act, 2015, the CMRAO is responsible for regulating condominium managers and management companies. This includes the registration of condominium managers and ensuring that they meet the necessary qualifications and adhere to professional standards.

Additionally, the CMRAO sets forth policies and conduct guidelines that condominium managers must follow. This regulatory framework is essential for maintaining professionalism in the industry, protecting consumers, and ensuring that condominium management practices are carried out consistently and ethically.

While other organizations, such as the Condominium Authority of Ontario and the Ministry of Housing, play significant roles in the condominium landscape, they do not specialize in the regulation and oversight of condominium management professionals specifically, which is the CMRAO's primary mandate. The Ontario Association of Property Managers also focuses on property management in general rather than specifically on condominium management standards.