Canada Articles

CAO drafts anti-harassment rule (ON)

The Condominium Authority of Ontario has drafted an anti-harassment rule for condo corporations to consider including in their rules. The…

7 months ago

How one Toronto condo got an EV charging retrofit job done — and done right (ON)

In multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) making any sort of collective decision is notoriously difficult. And with one in eight Canadians…

7 months ago

The CAT Does Not Have Jurisdiction to Deal With Repair and Maintenance (ON)

In the case of Tarski v. YRSCC 1179, the Applicant complained about noise from the mechanical room above his penthouse…

7 months ago

Tips For A More Confident Condominium Annual General Meeting Presentation (ON)

As a board member in a condominium corporation, your duties may require you to present important information and updates to…

7 months ago

Complaints Must Be Reasonably Expressed (ON)

In the case of YCC 444 v. Ryan, an owner (Ms. Ryan) made complaints about another resident who was smoking.…

7 months ago

Bill 91, Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023 (ON)

On October 1, 2023, new amendments to the Condominium Act, 1998 and the regulations will go into force, allowing condominium…

7 months ago

REMINDER: Changes to the Condominium Act, 1998 Come Into Force on October 1, 2023 (ON)

Effective October 1, 2023, changes to the Condominium Act, 1998 come into force. The changes replace the temporary provisions in…

8 months ago

Condo liens, oppression, insurance deductible and other firefighting lessons

Sadly, this case which started with eggs inadvertently forgotten on a stove ended up costing an owner his home when…

8 months ago

No credit for the chargeback card: Practical solutions and why improper condo chargebacks are not the answer (ON)

Condo living is unpredictable and there’s always something new…yet I write about chargebacks, indemnity clauses and Amlani all too often.…

8 months ago

Ticketing and Towing Vehicles in Condominium Corporations (ON)

There are many reasons why the Board of Directors of a condominium corporation would want a vehicle towed, including violation…

8 months ago