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…

A Holiday Shout-Out to Rod Escayola: The King of Condo Cheer

Before diving into our festive condo tale, we’d like to dedicate this post to none other than Rod Escayola, whose annual holiday blog posts have become a cherished tradition in the world of Ontario condominiums. Rod has an incredible knack…

Why Condo Corporations Should Regularly Review Employment Contracts

A recent article in Condo Business outlines the key reasons why condo corporations should take proactive steps to reviewing existing employment contracts. As employment laws change, outdated contracts can expose condo corporations to legal risks. Regular reviews help ensure compliance…

Holiday Decorations in Condos

The holiday season brings joy, community spirit, and festive decorations, but it can also present unique challenges for condo managers and board members. Understanding how to handle holiday decorations effectively is crucial to maintaining harmony in the community and respecting…

Comparing the U.S. Election to a Condo Election: Key Similarities and Differences

When most people think of elections, the intense debates, party lines, and media attention of national elections like those in the United States often come to mind. Yet, at a smaller scale, condo elections — where board members are chosen…

Policies vs. Rules: Time to Change your Rules

A recent CAT decision stresses the importance of incorporating policies into rules otherwise those policies will likely not be enforceable against a unit owner or resident. In Tartakovsky-Guilels v. York Region Condominium Corporation No. 829 the Tribunal found that the…

Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities Table

Does your corporation have a maintenance and repair responsibilities table? A maintenance and repair responsibilities table is a document which sets out what owners are responsible to maintain and repair after damage and what the Corporation is responsible for. Section…

Don’t Forget the Accompanying Statement!

Don’t Forget the Accompanying Statement! Records requested by owners are often redacted as they contain unit-specific information, information pertaining to employees, litigation, or solicitor-client privilege. Pursuant to section 55(4)(c) of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”), the right to examine…

Efficiency Retrofits for Condos – Free Upcoming Webinar – 1.0 CPE credit

We’re pleased to be hosting an upcoming webinar on efficiency retrofits for condos on June 25. The webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 CPE credit by CMRAO. Tailored to cover important issues and benefits for condos, the workshop aims to…

Recent Article in CondoBusiness on Electric Vehicles

“The electric vehicle landscape is complex, ever-changing and at the cutting edge of technology. For condominium corporations and their owners, this means that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Unfortunately, the current iteration of the condominium legislation in Ontario, the Condominium…