The Government of Ontario is stepping in to shield certain entities from civil liability arising from COVID-19. On November 20, 2020, the province passed the Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020 (the “Act”). The legislation offers liability protection to…
Enforcing Mask Policies in Condos – A Recent Court Decision
An interesting decision was released March 19, 2021, involving two condo owners who refused to wear masks in their condo due to medical reasons. In Halton Condominium Corporation No. 77 v. Mitrovic, although the corporation was successful in obtaining a…
Cryptocurrency Investing is Risky Business for Condo Corporations
A 32-unit Regina, Saskatchewan-based condo corporation recently made a $25,000 investment in Bitcoin, through the cryptocurrency platform Kraken. The board of directors has also set aside $700 to make future monthly Bitcoin purchases. It can be a tempting investment opportunity,…
Lash Condo Law – Jonathan Fine and Jake Fine
Welcome Jonathan Fine and Jake Fine Denise Lash is excited to welcome Jonathan Fine and Jake Fine to the Lash Condo Law team effective March 1, 2021. Jonathan Fine Jonathan Fine has enjoyed a long and distinguished legal career…
Lash Condo Law Exciting Announcement!
Denise Lash is pleased to announce that Josh Milgrom and Joseph Salmon will be joining her as principals of Lash Condo Law. Denise Lash established Lash Condo Law in 2015 with a group of her associates, including Josh and Joseph,…
Court Decision: Why Condos Need to Review their Employment Contracts
The New Year ushered in a number of changes, and one which lawyers had been keeping their eyes on was whether the Supreme Court of Canada would agree to hear the appeal of Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc., one…
CAI Canada Education Webinar: Be Prepared to Chair!
CAI Canada Certification for Virtual Chairs When: Two sessions on Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m. March 11 and March 25 Virtual meetings are now an everyday occurrence for condominium corporations and condominium management firms. While in-person meetings are currently on pause, this is…
Follow Your Condo Corporation COVID-19 Policies
A Mississauga condo has reported five cases of the coronavirus South African variant. Public health attended onsite on Monday to conduct voluntary individual testing of the close to 1,000 residents by going door to door within the highrise property. This…
Rules are Rules: Don’t Feed the Cats.
In a story that sounds a little far-fetched, an elderly woman is being sued by her condominium association in Tampa, Florida – for feeding a feral cat. Don’t be cruel. Meow. Cleo is hungry! The lawsuit alleges the 78-year-old woman…
Webinar: Expansion of the CAT’s Powers! Feb 18, 2021 CAI Canada
You are invited: Overview: On October 1, 2020, regulatory changes under the Condominium Act, 1998 allowed for expansion of the jurisdiction of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT). Prior to this date, the CAT was responsible for hearing unit owner and…
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