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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Condos – Meetings, Messaging and Maintenance
BY NANCY HOULE - davidsoncondolaw.ca - Concerns about coronavirus (also known as “COVID-19”) are, of course, in the forefronts of all of...
Condo Obligations: COVID-19 & Other Communicable Diseases
by Michelle Kelly - https://ontcondolaw.com/ - Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last month, you know that COVID-19 is the...
Coronavirus in Condos
by: Rod Escayola There is no need to cause unnecessary panic over this but, there is no denying it, the Coronavirus has reached our...
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
By Dalia Yonadam - Changes to the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”), introduced processes for both condominium corporations and for...
Rising Condominium Insurance Premiums and Deductibles – Is this the New Normal?
By Mario D. Deo - Has your corporation’s insurance premium deductible increased dramatically recently? You are not alone. Many...
Common Element Modifications by Owners – The Role of the Board
BY JAMES DAVIDSON A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal (in the case of Noguera v. Muskoka Condominium Corporation No. 22)...
Is Condo Living Right For You? 10 Reasons Why We Think Yes
Today, we have potentially many dwellings to choose from and several different ways of living. If you’re reading this blog, you’ve...
The correct way to file a complaint against your condo management company
By: Phillip Livingston - Do you have a grievance against your condo’s management? Don’t know where to go or where to start? You’ve come...
HEADS UP CONDOITES. BEWARE THE CONDO FACEBOOK GROUP
Thanks to Facebook and their creation of private Facebook groups, if you live in a downtown Toronto condominium you might actually get to...
The Value of Committees in Condominiums
By Joseph Salmon - www.lashcondolaw.com Amongst the common issues and themes raised at annual general meetings are (1) owners feeling...
Removing A Harsh Penalty For Non-Compliance: YRSCC No.1206 v. 520 Steeles
By Taheratul Haque The modern era of the Condominium Act has brought about numerous decisions from the Courts which emphasize the...
Energy efficiency powers condo to LEED Platinum
By Rebecca Melnyk Perched on the edge of the waterfront, south of the Distillery District near Sugar Beach, Toronto’s first LEED Platinum...
Condo management confirms building security guard has coronavirus - by Jenny Yuen
The building management of a Scarborough condominium has confirmed one of its onsite security staff has tested positive for coronavirus....
Consider a Trademark or a Trade Name | By James Davidson
In a recent application to the Canada Trademarks Opposition Board, TSCC 1864 sought (and was granted) continuation of the trademark...
Grandparenting Not Required for Rule to Be Reasonable | By Evan Holt
A recent application (Wellington Condominium Corporation No. 31 v. Silberberg) before the Superior Court considered whether a condominium...
The CCIEO Writes to Mayor Jim Watson Regarding Water Billing Structure
The CCI – Eastern Ontario Chapter (CCIEO) recently wrote to Mayor Jim Watson and to councilors at the City of Ottawa expressing...
First 10 Things to do After a Condo AGM
Your condo just held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). New directors were elected (maybe even more daunting, youwere elected). Now what?...
Building Trust by Communicating with Condominium Residents
Given the number of moving parts involved in the operation of a condominium corporation, communication is key to maintaining a strong...
Changes to “Slip and Falls” Involving Condos?
The province of Ontario is considering potential changes to the Occupiers’ Liability Act, which (if adopted) would bring drastic changes...
Amalgamating Condo Corporations | By Michael H. Clifton
Prior to the coming into force of the Condominium Act, 1998, (the “Act”) in May of 2001, the amalgamation of condominium corporations was...
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