Rod Escayola
CAT orders the removal of 2 abandoned vehicles
This is a case where an owner abandoned two derelict vehicles in her common element driveway. After 2 years, the corporation brought the matter to the CAT to have them removed. Interestingly enough, this case does not appear to have been a case about parking…
Condo Land, the True North Strong and Free
This Saturday marks the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Flag. In response to you-know-what-by-you-know-who, five former prime ministers have asked Canadians to fly the Maple Leaf this Saturday… but what about those pesky condo rules? Can Condo Land join in this wave of patriotism? The first raising of our flag On February 15, 1965, exactly […]
Can owners refuse to pay condo fees when they have a claim against the condo?
In this blog post, we explore whether condo owners can hold back their common expenses when they have a claim against the corporation? In our shortest post ever, the answer is: “no”. The end. We could have stop the post there but we figured you may want to know a little more about a recent […]
Provincial Elections rules in condos
And they’re off! Ontario is now in election mode. Boards and property managers will soon receive requests from candidates and their representatives wanting to access the property for campaigning purposes. Time to get a refresher on the rules applicable to provincial elections in condos… especially considering that a failure to comply with them may result […]
Are condos entitled to enter units to repair and maintain common elements?
As our first blog post of the year, we revisit the question of whether condo corporations are entitled to enter a unit to repair and maintain common elements. As you will see from a 2023 decision, an owner’s refusal to permit access to their unit can end up being costly to them. Webinar season 2025 […]
Condo by-law authorizing Santa Claus to land on common elements
We’ve been a little quieter this year, at the Condo Adviser. But did you really think we’d skip our traditional Christmas post?! In line with our previous holiday posts that blend Christmas classics with condo life, we offer you a whimsical by-law officially authorizing Santa’s rooftop landings on condo buildings across Ontario—ensuring that all residents, […]
Notices of lien during the postal strike
The current strike at Canada Post presents unique challenges for condo corporations needing to serve notices of lien. Indeed, in accordance with section 85 of the Condo Act, notices of lien must be served within strict timelines. During a postal disruption, sending notices by prepaid mail—a commonly used method—is no longer a reliable option. Alternative […]
Webinar: EV charging stations in condos
Plug into this webinar to learn everything you need to know about EV charging stations! From the initial owner consultation, to securing grant money, installing the infrastructure and registering of EV Agreements. This webinar was recorded on April 3, 2024. Watch on demand: You can watch the webinar here CPE Credits: This webinar has been approved […]
Can owners use records requests to go on “fishing expeditions”
Owners are entitled to access records of the corporation. After all, these records “belong” to the owners and the affairs of the corporation are an “open book” to unit owners. But what can condos do when an owner’s records request goes too far? Are owners entitled to go on fishing expeditions?
Thank you 2 million times!
We launched the CondoAdviser blog on a cold evening, on March 24, 2015. Nine years later, on February 29, we hit the milestone of 2 million views! Since then, amazing #CondoGeeks have contributed to the blog, including Jocelyn Duquette, Graeme Macpherson, David Plotkin, Nailah Ramsoomair. Over the last 9 years: We have published some 492 posts; […]