Can I get stained glass for a rental property or condo?

It comes down to whether you own the place. With a rental you own, you have full control. With a condo, it depends on what's yours and what belongs to the building.

Rental properties

As the owner, you have full control. Adding a leaded window to a rental property, especially in one of Toronto's older neighbourhoods, is a real value-add. It photographs well, it's a genuine differentiator, and it's not something a tenant can damage through normal use.

Front door windows and transom panels are the most common additions I do for landlords. They're visible from the street, they add curb appeal, and they hold up well over time. I've done a number of these in Parkdale, Roncesvalles, and The Junction for owners who wanted to improve their properties without a major renovation.

Condos

Condos are more complicated because what you own and what the building owns varies a lot. Interior windows within your unit are almost always in your control. A leaded panel as a partition, a kitchen pass-through, an interior accent window, those are typically fine without any approval process.

For exterior-facing windows and front doors, you'll need to check your building's rules before anything else. Some buildings are fine with it, others require board approval, and some restrict any changes to the building facade. Worth knowing before you commission anything.

Interior panels are often the better option anyway

For condo owners who can't touch exterior glass, an interior leaded panel is often a more interesting design choice. A well-placed interior window adds light, texture, and something handmade to a space that otherwise looks exactly like every other unit in the building. And it's entirely within your control.