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Webinar: Deep Dive on Condo Insurance (April 7 @5pm)
The single most complicated issue in condo land: Condo Insurance. Survey If you have not done so already, consider taking our survey on condo insurance. This will help us get an accurate picture of insurance challenges in CondoLand. Probably best to have this answered by the director with most knowledge on your insurance file. Have […]
Court Orders Masks in Condos – with Exceptions
In what is likely the first court case dealing with the requirement to wear masks in public spaces, the Superior Court of Justice issued a partial but permanent injunction requiring 2 condo owners to wear a mask while on interior common elements. The court carved out an exception for the limited purpose of entering and […]
A Basketball Hoop in a Condo Driveway Not in Breach of the Rules
An interesting decision recently came out of the Condo Authority Tribunal (CAT) on a dispute over a basketball hoop installed in a driveway. This case sheds some light on how the CAT is applying its new jurisdiction over parking disputes and is a helpful reminder that not all breach necessarily require the same response. Facts […]
Condo Learning Opportunities in March
March (!) is upon us! With it, tons of condo learning opportunities. We’re listing here a couple of them. All great opportunities to connect, network and learn… Deep Dive on Condo By-laws (March 3) This month, CondoAdviser is taking a deep dive on condo by-laws: What they do; what they don’t do; how they work […]
Ex-Owners Are Not Entitled to Access Records of the Condo Corporation
A recently released decision from the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) shed some light on an interesting question: can someone who ceases to be a condo owner still be entitled to access the records of the corporation or is this a privilege only available to current owners? The case In Baljak v HCC 371, an owner commenced […]
Webinar: Deep Dive on Condo By-Laws (March 3 @ 5pm)
In this episode, your favourite #CondoGeeks are taking a Deep Dive on Condo By-Laws. Topic: Deep Dive on Condo By-Laws What by-laws do? What by-laws don’t do? Purpose and workings of most common by-laws: Operating by-laws Standard Unit by-laws Insurance deductible by-laws Borrowing by-laws Easement and leases of common elements Electronic by-laws What goes in […]
Mandatory COVID Screening at Condo Entrances
Screening obligation Amongst new obligations being imposed by the province under the Reopening Ontario Act is the obligation to screen individuals for COVID-19 prior to entering the premises. This is applicable in all colour zones. There are two levels of screening obligations. One is more passive and the other is more active. Active obligation to screen […]
Ontario Condos Moved Back to Colour Coded Restrictions
Ontario is moving 27 of its Public Health regions back to the colour-coded COVID response framework. These regions (see chart below) will no longer be subject to the Stay-at-Home order as of Tuesday, February 16, 2020. Each will be placed under the colour level of restrictions applicable to them. The other 4 health regions (Toronto, […]
How Much Time Do Condos Have to Lien a Chargeback to a Unit?
In a recent court case, a condo owner challenged a lien registered against his unit, alleging that the corporation was late in registering it and that it ought to have mediated the chargeback prior to registering the lien. In this post, we review this decision and the important lessons it brings. Facts of the case […]
Webinar: Privacy Issues surrounding Virtual Meetings and Electronic Voting (Wed, Feb 3 @ 5pm)
Ontario is looking at permanently enabling virtual meetings, e-voting and email notification to owners. Most of you have already experienced these but have you ever turned your mind to any privacy issues raised by this new way of doing business? We’ve been swamped with questions. Our panelists tackled the following topics: Privacy Can condo corporations […]