In May 2001, the Condominium Act (the “Act”) was amended to introduce the position of owner-occupant director. Since that time, other amendments and regulations have been introduced, to assist condominium corporations with owners’ meetings, board meetings and the voting process. …
Condominium Authority Tribunal- Is it a Vexatious Claim?
Since November 2017 when the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) was established, it has proven to be the online tribunal the condominium industry needs to resolve certain condominium-related disputes. While the CAT started cautiously hearing only condominium records disputes, it has…
Cameras in Condos- Right to Privacy
For the safety of the residents and the property, installing cameras on the common elements is a no brainer. However, there is another concern that condominium corporations must consider other than safety – privacy. Here are ten things your condominium…
Governance and Condo Boards – What does being a board member mean?
In the daily governance of a condominium corporation in Ontario, condo board members play a significant role. Although unpaid volunteers, board members are responsible for ensuring the corporation – as well as its financial assets – are secure and well…
Condominium Authority Tribunal’s Jurisdiction – Amendment to Declaration
On June 28th, 2021, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) dismissed a motion brought by a condominium corporation relating to an application initiated by a commercial unit owner, to challenge the validity of an amendment to declaration. The condominium corporation’s position…
Supporting Condominium Communities in Wake of the Surfside Tragedy
After the tragic collapse of Champlain Tower South Condominium Association in Surfside, Florida, there have been many concerns expressed by residents about the safety of their own communities and many residents and owners are reaching out about how to protect…
The Canadian Flag- to display or not in your Condo?
With Canada Day quickly approaching, many condominium residents will want to show their patriotism by displaying the Canadian Flag. Often, this display is visible from the outside. On its face, it can appear to violate the condominium’s declaration or rules,…
Condo Authority Tribunal Decision- Shared Facilities Parking – CAT or Mediation/Arbitration
The Condominium Authority Tribunal’s (“CAT”) recent decision Datri v. York Region Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1188 confirms that all disputes between corporations must proceed through mandatory mediation/arbitration outlined in section 132 of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”). In Datri,…
CAT and Dogs – A Condominium Authority Tribunal Decision
The Condominium Authority Tribunal’s (“CAT”) recent expansion of its jurisdiction, has resulted in some positive outcomes for condominium corporations. This was the case in a recent pet dispute decision involving one of our condominium corporation clients. In Peel Condominium Corporation…
Chairing a Virtual Meeting-Advanced Certification CAI Canada
As we continue to get more comfortable with virtual meetings and electronic voting, we now are seeing the benefits of holding meetings virtually. Most of us would agree that this new way of conducting meetings is here to stay. Over…
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