Canada Articles

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

How Do Amendments to the Strata Property Act Impact You? (BC)

On November 24, 2022, the BC Government passed amendments to the Strata Property Act, which take immediate effect. There are…

1 year ago

Condominium Corporation Was Not Oppressive in Its Management of a Noise Complaint (ON)

In the case of Kikites v. York Condominium Corporation No. 382, the Applicant owner claimed that he was experiencing nighttime…

1 year ago

A Recent CAT Decision on Adequate Record Keeping (ON)

In the case of Hamid-Rajroop v. Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 728, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) found that the…

1 year ago

Experts talk navigating EV charging in condos, MURBs and stratas in Canada

One of the keys to encouraging the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Canada is by ensuring people have access…

1 year ago

Are owners entitled to access recordings of online condo meetings? (ON)

For the second time, the Condo Tribunal was asked to rule on whether recordings of online owners’ meetings constitute a…

1 year ago

Collecting unpaid shared condo costs (ON)

The lien regime to collect arrears against a defaulting unit owner is straightforward and codified in the Condo Act and…

1 year ago

Alert: Bill 44 To Prohibit Rental Restrictions, Limit Age Restrictions and Allow Electronic General Meetings (QB)

Bill 44 will prohibit all rental restriction bylaws in strata corporations. Under Bill 44, strata corporations will still not be…

1 year ago

Smoke complaints: Condos must investigate both sides (ON)

This is your typical case involving condo owners complaining of smoke/smell emanating from a neighbouring unit. As is often the…

1 year ago