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Condominium RePiping: A Second Wave of Plumbing Failure (ON)

The second wave of plumbing failure has arrived. First it was Kitec, which caused chaos and floods in buildings due…

1 month ago

Proving the Source of Smoke

In the case of D’Souza v. TSCC 2565 et al., the Applicant owner claimed that cigarette smoke was entering her…

1 month ago

Sharing Between Condominium Corporations (ON)

In the case of OCCC 574 v. OCCC 573, there was a retaining wall located (essentially between the two condominiums)…

2 months ago

Can owners use records requests to go on “fishing expeditions” (ON)

Owners are entitle to access records of the corporation. After all, these records “belong” to the owners and the affairs…

2 months ago

Owner Responsible for Corporation’s Deductible (ON)

In the case of Abeygunasekara v. PCC 392, the Ontario Superior Court held the owner responsible for loss falling within…

2 months ago

Privacy Concerns: Video Doorbells in Condos (ON)

In the age of technological advancements, the integration of video doorbells in condos have become an increasingly hot topic. Video…

2 months ago

Top 10 Amenities Residents Want In A Condominium Corporation (ON)

Many condominium corporations have amenities that give residents even more opportunities to enjoy their community. These amenities, funded primarily through…

2 months ago

Smoking in condos does not always amount to nuisance (ON)

While lots of condos have become smoke free, many either don’t regulate smoking or have granted legacy rights to existing…

2 months ago

Resident Permitted to Keep Dog as an “Emotional Support Animal” (ON)

In the case of MTCC 584 v. Kakish, the condominium corporation’s Declaration and Rules contained provisions prohibiting pets in the…

2 months ago

Condos must enforce their visitor parking rules (ON)

Here is another case involving visitor parking. In this case, the CAT ordered the condo to enforce its existing rules…

2 months ago