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…
Condo Authority Tribunal Decision- Loss of Quorum
The recent Condo Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) decision, Kalinitchenko v. York Region Common Elements Condominium Corporation No. 1219, is a reminder to corporations that boards cannot transact any business without having the requisite number of directors to constitute a quorum. The…
Condominium Authority Tribunal- Pet Decision on Rules
CAT released a new decision regarding whether a corporation’s pet rule was reasonable. The applicant, a unit owner and pet owner, brought the CAT proceeding requesting that CAT order the repeal of Rule 3.1 of the corporation’s rules. His position…
Requests for Accommodation in Condos – Accommodation and Harassment
A recent court case Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 580 v. Mills sheds some light on a condominium corporation’s obligation where owners request accommodation under the Human Rights Code. In this case, the respondent was an owner in a 15-unit…
Condo Policies – Condo Authority Tribunal Decision
The Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) released a new decision regarding visitor parking and the enforcement of a condo corporation policies. The first issue that CAT reviewed was whether an owner’s guest was permitted to park in visitor parking based on…
Saskatchewan Condo News – The Sorry State of a Condo
There is no doubt that having effective property management not only ensures present enjoyment of property but preserves its future value. So what happens when a condominium gets to a certain state where property management refuses to manage? Unfortunately, one…
Condo Pet Decision- Condominium Authority Tribunal or HRTO-or both?
As many of you may be aware, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) expanded its jurisdiction on October 1, 2020. Part of its expansion includes dealing with disputes related to pets. There are instances in which a condominium corporation may have…
Ministry Announcement – Extension to December 31, 2021
Many of us anticipated that we would soon hear about amendments to the Condominium Act to remove the requirements for Virtual Meeting and Electronic Voting By-laws and for obtaining owner consents to receive electronic notices. We were eagerly awaiting the…
Continuing COVID-19 Challenges in Condominiums
Even in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, many regular safety inspections in condos must continue. These inspections are required under the Fire Code and other legislation. Sometimes inspections are required to be conducted in low-traffic common areas such as…
Condo Corporations and Limited Liability for COVID-19
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…
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