Canada Articles

The “Common Law Condominium:” A Historical Anomaly with Present-Day Implications to Strata Wind-Ups (BC)

In British Columbia, condominium ownership is principally governed by a statutory regime found in the Strata Property Act (“SPA”). However…

1 year ago

BC government amendments to Strata Property Act impact strata corporation bylaws and developer disclosure statements to purchasers

After being sworn in as Premier of British Columbia on November 18, 2022, former Attorney General and Minister Responsible for…

1 year ago

Aging Condominiums: Repair or Terminate?

Condominium properties have existed in Canada for more than 50 years. In fact, the first condominium property registered anywhere in…

1 year ago

Tips to improve your condo/HOA’s reserve fund

Roughly 26.6 $billion was collected for reserve funds from U.S. association members in 2021, reports the Foundation for Community Association…

1 year ago

CAT Says That a Recording of a Meeting Can Be a Record of the Corporation (ON)

In the case of Kent v CCC 268, a special meeting of the owners was held on the Zoom video…

1 year ago

2022: A Condo Year-End Review (ON)

It’s December, and at this time we begin to hear familiar grumblings “Where has the year gone?” 2022 continued to…

1 year ago

When Does a Consultant’s Report Become a “Record” of the Condominium Corporation? (ON)

In Morassut v. Middlesex Standard Condominium Corporation No. 922, the condominium corporation had retained an engineer to investigate certain deficiencies…

1 year ago

Everything Condo Residents Need to Know About Assessments (ON)

Residents living in a condominium community appreciate amenities and other benefits, but these features come at a price, paid for…

1 year ago

The CAT’s Jurisdiction (ON)

An important question that we are frequently asked is: Can I bring my dispute to the CAT? In other words,…

1 year ago

The Outlook for Condo Property Management

We are nearing the end of a transitional 2022, looking for positive signs of better days to come. Every year…

1 year ago