Shared amenities like party rooms enhance condominium living by providing spaces for social gatherings. However, on occasion, events in the amenities can give rise to potential liability concerns. For condominium corporations, implementing clear rules governing use of the party room…
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Managing Rising Insurance Premiums: What Condo Board Members and Managers Need to Know
Condominium corporations are facing increasing challenges as insurance premiums continue to rise. In response, many corporations are exploring ways to mitigate these costs, including seeking recovery from unit owners whose actions may have contributed to premium hikes. Some condominium declarations…
Insurance Coverage for Condo Contractors- Slip and Fall
We previously blogged about the importance of maintaining the common elements in the winter with snow and ice posing serious liability concerns. We touched upon the importance of insurance and how condominium corporations should ensure that all of their winter contractors…
CAI Canada – Insurance Luncheon Seminar- January 29th
CAI Canada is holding a luncheon seminar Condo Insurance in 2020 and Beyond- How Can We Be Protected next Thursday January 29th, 2020 at Parkview Manor 55 Barber Green Road, Toronto click here for more information.
Update from Ministry of Government and Consumer Services – Insurance Deductible By-laws
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services has just provided an update with respect to the proposed amendments to section 105 of the Act. The Ministry has confirmed that there are no plans for the amendments to section 105 of…
Legislative Changes – Condominium Insurance Deductibles
Once proclaimed into force, the Protecting Condominium Owners Act, 2015 (the “PCOA”) will amend the provisions governing the responsibility for the condominium corporation’s insurance deductible. Under the current legislation, the deductible amount under the corporation’s insurance policy covering the common…
Tips & Tricks for Successfully Passing By-laws
Most condo by-laws require a majority of units to vote in favour of the by-law for it to pass. Even in small condo corps, this can be a challenging task with off-site absentee owners, owners not understanding by-laws, and owners…
Fire Code Violations – They’re No April Fool’s Joke
I recently had the pleasure of writing an article for the Remi Network regarding Fire Code violations: common violations, how to prevent them, and how to address them. Check out this must read article here: Fire code violations threaten condo…
Court Refuses to Order Removal of Longstanding Common Element Addition
A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court provides an important reminder for condominium corporations about delay, fairness, and the proper use of section 98 agreements when owners make changes to common elements. In WCC No. 21 v. Robertson, the…
New Year Legal Check-In for Condominium Corporations
The start of a new year is an ideal time for condominium corporations to pause, reflect, and ensure that their legal and governance foundations are in order. Just as individuals set New Year’s resolutions, condominium corporations can benefit from a…
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