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Condo Learning this Month – Learning and Networking Opportunities

by: Rod Escayola |

Are you looking for networking opportunities or to get more knowledgeable on condo matters? On the last Thursday of each month, we provide a comprehensive list of all known condo training and networking events in Ontario. Each of these offers a unique opportunity to gain condo knowledge and to meet with other like minded condo-driven individuals.  Read on […]

Condo Managers will be Required to Provide Police Record Checks

by: Rod Escayola |

We’re only days away from mandatory licensing of condo managers,  breathlessly waiting for the CMRAO’s online application process to go live to finally see what it’ll look like. One thing we do know, is that all applicants for a licence will have to provide a recent police record check. In this post we discuss where and […]

The New Condo Act – Seminars for Managers in October

by: Rod Escayola |

Ready or not, much of the new Condo Act comes into force on Nov. 1, 2017.  Are you ready to advise your condo boards on all of the relevant changes? More importantly, do you know which type of licence you need and how to get it? Seminar in Ottawa Condo Adviser is proud to host its third manager-only event […]

The Limited Jurisdiction of the New Condo Authority Tribunal

by: Rod Escayola |

We are expecting the new Condo Authority Tribunal to be up and running as early as November 1st, 2017.  Already some people are suggesting that it is best to delay compliance matters and wait for the Tribunal to adjudicate on condo disputes. In this post, we blog about whether this makes sense and on the limited jurisdiction of […]

Not All Condo Units will Pay the Same CAO Assessment Fee

by: Rod Escayola |

By now you’ve certainly heard that the Condo Authority of Ontario has set its new Assessment fee at $1/month per unit.  This is only partially accurate.  Not all units are subject to this new fee and not all units will end up paying the same amount. Here is why. *The deadline to register your corporation and pay the assessment […]

Mandatory Registration of All Condos in Ontario

by: Rod Escayola |

My condo corporation recently received a letter from the Condo Authority of Ontario, inviting us to register the corporation and to pay the initial Assessment Fee. These steps are mandatory and all condo corporations must comply. Here’s how. *The deadline to register your corporation and pay the assessment fee has been extended until February 28, 2018. […]

More About the Mandatory Training for Condo Directors

by: Rod Escayola |

The Condo Authority of Ontario (CAO) is responsible to provide new mandatory training for all condo directors in Ontario.  We now know a bit more about what kind of training can be expected, who will be required to take it and the time frame to comply with this new requirement. The CAO has also launched 4 […]

Proposed Code of Ethics for Condo Managers

by: Rod Escayola |

The province is again seeking input and comments on proposed regulations under the Condo Management Services Act. Of particular interest, the province has circulated a proposed Code of Ethics for condo managers. Here is what it is likely to look like. New proposed Regs under the CMSA In a communiqué issued on August 30, 2017, the […]

Strict Deadlines to Register Condo Liens when Collecting on Judgments

by: Rod Escayola |

The Ontario Court of Appeal reiterated that the 3-month deadline to register a condo lien is a strict one. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in the lien being lost. This is true, not only when dealing with monthly arrears but also when collecting on a judgment. Background This matter initially involved […]

SURVEY: Should Marijuana be Allowed in Condos?

by: Rod Escayola |

In April 2017, the federal government introduced legislation to legalize and regulate recreational cannabis in Canada by July 2018. Provinces are developing the required regulatory framework. What about your condo? Are you planning ahead? Take our survey and tell us what you think about marijuana consumption in condos. Are you considering adopting a rule regulating smoking […]