Year: 2025
Are condo policies enforceable?
Policies vs. Rules in Ontario Condos: What Boards Can (and Can’t) Do We all know about declarations, by-laws, and rules. Each of these governing documents has their own process to be adopted and sets the parameters for what condominiums, their owners, their boards, and their residents can and cannot do. However, as I am sure […]
Consequences of skipping mandatory mediation or arbitration
Disagreements between condo owners and corporations over governing documents must first go to mediation and arbitration, rather than to the courts. Yet, this mandatory process is often overlooked, leading to delay and costly procedural steps. A recent case sheds some light on the consequences of skipping these steps. The old “use it or lose it” principle.
Notices of lien during the postal strike
The looming strike at Canada Post presents unique challenges for condo corporations needing to serve notices. For instance, this strike may affect the corporation’s ability to provide notices of lien or notices of meeting. The Condo Act provides various alternatives to mail service. This post explores these options.
Condo Conflicts: when does rudeness cross the line into harassment?
Disputes between neighbours in a condo setting are regrettably somewhat common. These disputes often involve disagreements, which can occasionally result in unpleasant interactions and rudeness. But at which point does rudeness cross the line into harassment? This is the question that the CAT recently answered in the Holloway case.
Webinar! Maintenance Plan: Myth or Reality?
New webinar. The topic? The ever-so-elusive Maintenance Plan! We’ve all heard of it. Everyone talks about it. Some even swear they’ve seen one in the wild. But for most condo directors (and managers), the elusive Maintenance Plan feels more like a unicorn than a working document. Well, it’s time to separate myth from reality. If you’ve ever […]
Elder Abuse and Removing a Disruptive Occupant
In a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court permanently banned an individual from occupying or even visiting a condominium unit due to repeated harassment and elder abuse concerns. The case, YRCC No. 570 v. Edery, underscores the responsibilities of condo boards to ensure resident safety and enforce compliance under the Act. Key Facts Kathryn Edery, […]
Can condos prohibit owners from displaying the Canadian Flag?
With Canada Day around the corner, Canadian flags will start popping up everywhere, including in Condo Land. Inevitably, this will lead to a yearly question: Can condos prohibit owners from displaying their maple leaf pride? We tackle this question in this post. Condo Rules on the Canadian Flag Many corporations have rules preventing the display […]
Condo ordered to pay $75K for oppressive fraudulent Status Certificate
In a recent case, a condo corporation was found to have fraudulently falsified its status certificate to support its demands of an owner. This post discusses the importance of accuracy and honesty when issuing these certificates.
Federal Elections: Canvassing and Electoral Signs in Condos (2025)
And there’s off to the Federal election races! Boards and managers will soon receive requests from candidates wanting to access the condo for canvassing purposes, while some owners will ask to put up electoral signs, other will demand that they be taken down. In this blog post, we go over the rules applicable to canvassing and electoral signs during federal elections.