On May 27, David Orazietti, the Minister of Government and Consumer Services, officially introduced Bill 106, Protecting Condominium Owners Act, to the Legislative Assembly. The proposed legislation will increase protections for condominium owners and regulate the management of condominiums. The…
Condo Directors’ Liability for Legal Fees Relating to Contempt of Court Reduced by Court of Appeal – Boily Case Final Chapter?
The last time we wrote about the notorious Boily saga, the Ontario Court of Appeal had reaffirmed a lower court’s finding that the directors of an Ottawa condo corporation had acted in bad faith and were in contempt of court…
New Training Requirements for Construction Projects
Condominium corporations undertaking construction projects should be aware of their obligations pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and, specifically, recent amendments to the regulation requiring occupational health and safety awareness training. The regulation imposes obligations on “employers” for…
Initial Board Allowed to Limit Developer’s Liability – Recent Court of Appeal Decision
Can the initial board of directors appointed by a condo developer turn around and insulate the very same condo developer from liability if, say, the common elements are constructed deficiently? In a recent decision that is bound to upset current…
Here is a very intelligent quote
Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. – John F. Kennedy
Condo Renovation Projects
Condo boards that are considering redecorating and refurbishment projects of common areas, should consider involving residents in making certain decisions. Not doing so, could result in creating disharmony and conflict in a community. Read more about this topic in this article recently…
Condo Buyers Left High and Dry: $14.9 Million in Deposits Missing
How is it possible that purchasers of a condo unit in a building could be left unprotected and lose all their deposits? This is a question that many people are asking after hearing about the recent news of the lawyer…
Breast Feeding Condo Battles
Former police officer, Felina Rakowski-Gallagher, decided to open a breast feeding establishment in Manhattan eleven years ago, so that women would have a place to go for practical advice on breast feeding. After her business grew from her initial cramped space, Felina…
Pets in Condos: Enforcement of Pet Rules – Something New!
Most condo corporations have rules that state that pets are not permitted to soil on the Corporation’s property and owners must clean up after their pets. Despite rules like this, dog poop is often found on condo properties, particularly in…
Enforcement of Condominium Declarations
Of all the various responsibilities of a condominium board, perhaps none is as important as ensuring that its unit owners are in compliance with the terms of the corporation’s Declaration, Rules and applicable By-laws. Given the significant increase in the…
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