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Ottawa Condominium Ordered to Allow Pay-and-Display Parking
In a recent Ottawa decision**, the court confirmed again that condominium corporations must be careful to properly balance the interests of all owners – even the sole commercial owner. This case opposed the interests of a parking operator who wished to operate a parking business permitted in the condo’s declaration and the residential owners who felt such a […]
The New Condo Act Has Been Adopted…. But Is Not in Force Yet
Finally! Bill 106 (an Act to amend the Ontario Condominium Act and other related legislation) passed third and final reading on December 2, 2015. A little known fact is that it also received royal assent on December 3, 2015. The Honourable David Orazietti (the Minister of Government and Consumer Services) was proud to introduce this […]
Does PIPEDA Apply to Condominiums?
Condominium corporations inevitably collect personal information. This information includes the name, address and phone numbers of owners and residents. Corporations may also collect information related to the lease of units, owner’s arrears or breaches of governing documents. In fact, Condominium corporations are mandated by the Condominium Act to collect such information and in many cases to retain it. […]
Directors’ Course in Ottawa and Condo Conference in Kingston
It’s a busy condo week in Eastern Ontario! ACMO and CCI-Eastern Ontario are, once again, joining forces to hold their Second Annual Kingston Condo Conference. Our own Rod Escayola will speak on Airbnb and short-term rentals in condos and will join the expert panel to speak on the expected amendments to Ontario’s Condominium Act. Some […]
New Rules Applicable to Condominium Corporate Records Under the “New Act”
Bill 106 (the Act aimed at amending Ontario’s Condominium Act and other condominium-related legislation) is still before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. This Committee held two public hearings recently, on October 22 and 29, 2015. With the benefit of these additional public consultations, and of any written submissions which were to be received […]
The Standing Committee Is Seeking Input on Bill 106
As most know by now, Bill 106 (an Act to amend the Condominium Act and other condo-related legislation) passed second reading on October 7, 2015. It was then referred to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. Then what? Oral Submissions to the Committee This Standing Committee will hold public hearings in Toronto to consider Bill […]
Bill 106 Passed Second Reading and Was Sent to Committee
Finally! After more than 10 hours of debate in second reading at the Ontario Legislative Assembly, Bill 106 (an Act to amend the Ontario Condominium Act and other related legislation) passed second reading. This Bill has now been referred to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. What is interesting about the conclusion of […]
Changes, Maintenance and Repairs Under the ‘New Condo Act’
Some of the most important changes proposed in Bill 106 (which is the proposed legislation aimed at amending our Condominium Act) deal with the responsibilities and obligations related to changes, maintenance and repairs of units and of common elements. Indeed, if the proposed legislation passes, the responsibility to repair a unit after damage may no longer fall on the corporation […]
Rights and Obligations of Condo Tenants: Compliance with the Condominium Act and Governing Documents
My previous post dealing with the rights and obligations of condo tenants focused on owner’s obligations when leasing a unit. In this post, I will deal with compliance issues and in particular with the tenant’s obligation to comply with the Condominium Act and with the condominium’s governing documents. Indeed, both owners and tenants must comply with the Condominium Act as well as the corporation’s declaration, […]
Second Reading of Bill 106 (To Amend the Condo Act): The Beat Goes On…
For those of you wondering where Bill 106 presently stands in the Ontario Legislative Assembly, it is still being debated in second reading. You will recall that the Bill was first tabled on May 27, 2015. The Bill was tabled for second reading on September 15 by David Orazietti, the Minister of Government and Consumer […]