Rod Escayola
Explaining the Preliminary Notice to Condo Owners
My condo board and I recently reviewed our first Preliminary Notice, which we must send out to owners in a few days, in anticipation of our upcoming AGM. We also reviewed our first Periodic Information Certificate, which will go out with the Preliminary Notice to save on stamps. If there was any doubt before, it became obvious […]
The CAI Seminar on the Condo Act, Regs and Forms is Less Than a Week Away (Toronto)
CAI Canada is holding another luncheon seminar on Feb. 28, 2018. This one will be jam-packed with practical tips to help you navigate the changes to the Condo Act and the multiple condo forms. There are a few spots still available but but they are going fast. Click here for more info and to register. What: A […]
Can You Modify the New Prescribed Condo Forms?
Much has been said and written about the new Condo Forms, which came into force on November 1st, 2017. Some don’t like their look and feel, others have encountered technical challenges with them (to this day, the fillable forms work best with Windows Internet Explorer). At the end of the day, one recurring question we […]
New Owner Information Certificate
We have recently blogged on the various Information Certificates, which must be sent to condo owners at precise intervals. In this post, we focus on the “New Owner Information Certificate”, which – you guessed it – must be sent to new owners. Why a NOIC? As indicated in our post on Periodic Information Certificates, PICs must be […]
Should Ontario Allow Marijuana Smoking in Multi-Residential Condos?
As you all know, the Federal is proposing to legalize the possession, production and use of cannabis. We appear to still be aiming for legalization on July 1st of this year. In parallel, the provinces are adopting their own legislation to further regulate how and where the substance will be permitted. We know already that […]
New Regulations on Insurance, Complaints Procedure and the Code of Ethics for Condo Managers
New year: more changes to the condo industry. The province of Ontario has issued today an update on recent condo law changes taking place in early 2018. Specifically, the province has confirmed the implementation of more provisions and of new regulations under the Condo Management Services Act, which will come into effect on February 1, 2018. In […]
AGM Notice Calculator
The amended Condo Act imposes new deadlines by which corporations must notify owners of upcoming AGMs. These deadlines are strict ones and can be quite confusing. Fear not, the Condo Adviser has developed an “AGM Notice Calculator” to help you identify these important deadlines. Give it a try! Are your condo fees too high? How do they compare? […]
Happy Holidays!
The hustle and bustle has quieted down. A fresh layer of snow has covered most cities and landscapes around us. All is calm. The next meal is in the oven; the entire home smells amazing. The table is nearly set; we’re putting the final touches. Family and friends are coming and going. Many old traditions are being repeated […]