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 […]
We are getting lots of calls from condo managers asking for guidance on how to apply for their Manager’s licence. The November 1st deadline is indeed fast approaching! Here is a quick step-by-step guide on how to apply for your CM licence. When to apply for a licence? As of November 1, 2017, the Condo Management […]
The province is seeking your input on proposed regulations that would extend most new home warranty plan coverage to certain residential condominium conversion projects. Feedback is invited until September 25, 2017. Bill 106 (the Protecting Condo Owners Act) brought changes to various pieces of legislation, including the Condo Act, the Building Code Act and the Ontario New Home Warranties […]
The new Condo Authority of Ontario has recently confirmed what fees it will charge for its services. The CAO also confirmed who will pay for this and when the new fees will become payable. Condominiums may want to adjust their budget without delay. *The CAO has extended the deadline to register your condo corporation to […]
Ontario held a press conference on July 25, 2017, to announce new protections for condo residents, to be implemented this fall. This is great (but somewhat old) news. What’s new is that we now know more about the education and examination requirements for Condo managers. Today’s announcement In today’s press release the Minister of Government and Consumer Services Tracy […]
This summer, the Condo Authority of Ontario published the fees it proposed to charge users to finance its operations Condo Adviser conducted an informal survey to see what you think about them. Here are some of our results. Proposed fees to finance and operate the CAO As of September 1, 2017, the Condo Authority of […]
Ontario is seeking your input on another set of proposed regulations. This one deals with proposed annual Information Returns, which corporations would have to file with the Condo Authority. Most of the information in these returns would be added to a publicly accessible database. Latest Draft Regulation In the context of its overhaul of the Condominium Act, the […]
As you certainly know by now, the new Condo Authority of Ontario will be designated as the condominium authority as of September 1, 2017. The CAO will provide education and information and will oversee the Condo Authority Tribunal. But how much will all of this cost condo owners? The province wants to know how much […]
On Monday, we blogged on the newly released implementation dates of most changes to the Condominium Act and to the Condo Management Services Act. On that same day, we were advised by the Ministry that the final version of the first instalment of regulations under the Condo Act would eventually be posted on the province’s e-laws […]
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services has just announced the dates by which most of the changes to the Condominium Act and to the Condominium Management Services Act will come into force. New dates for the implementation of the legislative changes Expect most changes to the Condo Act, including the implementation of the new tribunal and of the […]
