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…
Looking Back at Condominium Law in 2018 – The Highlights
As we are quickly approaching a new year, we’ve taken a look back at the condominium legal landscape over the past year. This has been quite the year! Here are some of the highlights. Legalization of…
Condo Board Minutes
Many newly elected board members know that minutes of the board meetings must be kept, but they do not fully understand what is to be recorded in the board minutes. First of all, the board minutes ARE…
Oppression Remedy Sought Over Condo Common Element Alterations
In a recent case, Noguera v. Muskoka Condominium Corporation No. 22, a unit owner, Mr. Noguera, sued the condominium corporation, claiming that it had acted in a manner that was oppressive and unfairl…
Electronic Voting for Condos- the Way of the Future
Steve Ballmer may never live down making one of the worst predictions in business history. In a 2007 interview, Balmer – then the CEO of Microsoft – was asked to comment on Apple’s recent introducti…
Happy Holidays from Lash Condo Law
As we are approaching the end of the year, we want to thank you for a wonderful 2018. Happy holidays and best wishes in the New Year! For those that will require our condominium lien services this mon…
NYC Crackdown on Short-Term Condo Rentals
New York City by-law enforcement officers recently issued 27 notices of violation for illegal hotel use to 20-unit owners in a luxury condo tower. New York State‘s Multiple Dwelling Law prohibits rent…
Enforcing Smoking and Cannabis Rules in your Condo: Is There a Right to Enter a Unit?
Since recreational cannabis became legal, many condominium corporations have enacted rules to prohibit smoking tobacco and cannabis and cultivating cannabis plants in units. Once a corporation enacts …
ACMO/CCI Conference and CAI Canada Conference
Thanks to all that attended the ACMO/CCI conference this past Friday and Saturday and paid a visit to the Lash Condo Law booth. This year’s conference was a real success and we always enjoy thi…