I have been on several condo boards at different buildings over the past 15 years.   I have seen good and bad.   When buying a condo I pay a lot of attention to the strata minutes and avoid buildings with conflicts.   In general I have seen most problems due to apathy  by owners, they are "too busy" to even read the strata minutes let alone attend the AGM or get on the strata board.   I also avoid buildings with open rental policies as rental units degrade a building, also would not buy in a building that permits Airbnb.   Condo living can be all it is advertised but you have to get involved and protect your investment and lifestyle.