Occupancy issues are coming up more often in condominiums. Boards are dealing with concerns around overcrowding, short‑term rentals, rooming‑house style arrangements, and the resulting impact on noise, security, garbage, and general wear and tear on the building. One issue we…
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…
A Cautionary Tale for Owners
In Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 745 v. Voitenko, the Superior Court addressed a dispute arising from a condo corporation’s statutory obligation to maintain common elements specifically, completing a reserve fund study waterproofing project and an owners’ refusal to permit…
Parcel and Food Delivery in Condominiums: Convenience Meets Reality
If you live in a condominium, chances are something is being delivered to your building almost every day. Packages from online retailers, groceries, meal kits, and restaurant orders have become part of everyday condo life. What used to be an…
How Bill 60 Impacts Condominiums in Ontario:
Ontario’s condo communities operate under a careful balance of shared living, condominium rules, and legal accountability. The introduction of Bill 60 is set to change the landscape—especially for condo owners who rent out their units. Here’s what you need to…
A Textbook Example of Reasonable Enforcement
Condominium enforcement disputes often turn on a simple but critical question: did the corporation take reasonable steps before escalating enforcement and charging costs back to a unit owner? In Qin v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2885, the Condominium Authority…
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…
Why Developers Are Choosing Rentals (What I’m Seeing Firsthand)
I’m seeing this firsthand. Projects that were clearly meant to be condos are turning into rentals more and more often. It’s not usually announced in a big way. It just kind of happens. And honestly, it’s not surprising. Condos aren’t…
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…
Status Certificates, Information Certificates and Annual Returns: Why So Complicated?
If you have ever tried to make sense of a condominium’s paperwork, you know it is not exactly light reading. Under Ontario’s Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act“) corporations must keep owners and buyers informed. That is a good thing. Transparency…
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