Rod Escayola
Are condo *officers* held to a lower standard than directors?
As most of our readers know, the affairs of a condo corporation are managed by a board of directors. But the Condo Act also requires the board to appoint (at least) two officers (the president and the secretary). Who are these “officers”; who can appoint them and who do they report to? You may be […]
Webinar: Condo Low Law Palooza with lawyer friends (June 1 at 5pm)
For our final episode of the season (!), we’ve invited some of our condo lawyer friends from across the province to join us in (what we hope to be the first annual) Condo Low Law Palooza! The best legal minds in the industry will present their favourite recent legal case. Check out our speaker line […]
Can condo owners ask for *draft* AGM minutes?
As most of our readers know, AGM minutes are submitted to owners for approval at the following AGM. A question that often comes up is whether owners can access draft minutes before then, for instance, in the context of a records request. This request may be accompanied by a criticism over how long it takes […]
Can owners park oversize trucks in condo parkings?
A Toronto condo corporation was in dispute with the tenant of a parking unit over the size of their truck. The matter was brought to the Condo Tribunal (the CAT), who had to rule on whether the tenant’s “oversize truck” was in breach of the condo’s governing documents. The CAT ruled that it did but […]
Webinar: Deep Dive on Human Rights and Accommodations in Condos
Condo owners and residents are required to comply with their condo’s governing documents, which sometimes restricts some of their rights. In fact, condo corporations have a duty to take reasonable steps to ensure owners and residents do comply. But what happens when someone cannot comply with these documents as a result of a disability or […]
Can a condo candidate demand a neutral chairperson?
In a recent case, the court was asked to rule on the fairness of an upcoming condo election. The takeaway is that courts are not likely to entertain theoretical potential issues but prefer to deal with actual breaches (if any), after the meeting. Facts of this case As is often the case, the parties involved […]
Webinar: Deep Dive on Condo Liens, Chargebacks and Legal fees
Condo corporations are not-for-profit organizations who rely on owners paying their “condo fees” on time. They also need to be able to charge back to owners expenses that specific owners impose on the Corporation. If owners fail to make these payments, the rest of the innocent owners suffer. Having said that, not all chargebacks are […]
Court evicts condo tenants and their dangerous dogs
In a recent case, the Superior Court of Justice evicted condo tenants and their dangerous dogs. An interesting aspect of this case is that it was decided by the Superior Court of Justice and not: the Landlord and Tenant Board – despite involving tenants, or the Condo Authority Tribunal – despite involving a dispute over […]
Ontario lifting (most) COVID measures on Monday: what it means for condos
On March 9, 2022, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announced the lifting of many of the remaining COVID measures, including those pertaining to masks in most settings and proof of vaccination requirements. The regulation implementing these changes was published on March 14, which allows us to see what this will mean for condos. Overview […]
Ontario moves out of Step-3 measures on March 1st. What comes after?
On March 1st, Ontario will move all of its 34 Public Health Units out of Step-3 measures and onto the Roadmap Exit Step. In this post, we explore what this means for Condo Land and what measures must be maintained after tomorrow. Overview The Roadmap Exit Step lifts most public health measures such as gathering […]