In a recent decision, TSCC No. 2051 v. Georgian Clairlea Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed a lower court decision that found that a condominium developer failed to make adequate disclosure t…
Costs Awards by the Condominium Authority Tribunal – Another Instalment in the Lahrkamp Saga
In a recent blog posting, we reported about a decision from the Ontario Condominium Authority Tribunal (the “Tribunal”), dismissing an owner’s application for the production of documents pursuant to s…
Owner Fights Condo Over Emotional Support Dog
It was recently reported in the media that a Vancouver woman is fighting her strata association to keep her dog, Ember, which she claims is an emotional support animal. The owner, who has suffered fro…
Kitec in Condos
Mention the word “Kitec” to condo managers and unit owners and you will likely be greeted with a look of panic. The various concerns regarding Kitec have been well covered in the condominium industry.…
The Lahrkamp Saga Continues Before the Condominium Authority Tribunal
In a prior blog post we reported about a decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice where a condominium owner, Mr. Lahrkamp, was prohibited from commencing any legal proceedings against his c…
Why the Ministry Introduced Electronic Voting for Condos
Much has been written about the newly enacted electronic voting in condos. While it is received by many as a long-overdue solution to the proxy and quorum challenges faced by many corporations, some …
Information Meetings and Condominium Records
Often times condo corporations will hold information/town hall meetings to update owners on current issues and also to get feedback from owners on various matters. Since these meetings are not conside…
Condo Managers and Director- Hottest Condo Topics of 2019
CAI Canada is holding its first annual condo conference on February 7th 2019 in Toronto at 55 Barber Greene Road starting at 8:00 am. This conference will feature a full day of seminars on topics r…
Electronic Voting for Turnover Meetings
Over the past few months many condo development lawyers have incorporated electronic voting wording into the General Operating By-law for newly registered condominium corporations in order for electro…
Hoarding in Condos
Many corporations have experienced their fair share of “messy” residents whose units look similar to their teenage daughter’s bedroom. That said, there is a difference between the casual “clutterer” a…