Personally, I would stay away from that. The cost of cleaning up/disposing of any toxic chemicals usually exceeds any security deposit, not to mention old tires and scrap metal left behind, fumes from spraying lacquer, etc. Also, the neighbours may complain to the City that there is a business...

Sounds like your condo corp is self-managed. If so, read the condo corp insurance to make sure the board and its members are covered with D & O insurance (Directors and Officers) before you move forward, especially if the board is not very pro-active. Generally, self-managed condo corp's try...

I agree with Greg. Go back to the Owner's with this. They are probably unaware of the type of tenants he is placing in their units. RECA won't be much help if he isn't licensed. Read over your Condo Bylaws/Rules and Regulations, they should clarify any issues. Jules