As Ontario’s fire safety regulations evolve, condo corporations must remain vigilant in maintaining compliance with the Ontario Fire Code under the Fire Protection and Prevent Act. Non-compliance can result in fines, liability, and most importantly, endanger lives. Recently, we’ve seen…
Condo Security: What Boards and Managers Need to Know
Keeping your condo community safe isn’t just about having cameras or front desk security staff —it’s about being proactive, informed, and working together. The Toronto Police Service publishes a number of pamphlets to provide the public with guidance on personal…
Short-Term Rentals in Condos: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Imagine this: it’s Sunday morning. You’re sipping coffee on your balcony, enjoying the peace—until you hear a suitcase rolling down the hallway… again. A couple you’ve never seen before is checking into the unit next door, and by the sound…
5 Steps for Condos Brochure – Your Essential Guide!
Navigating condo living just got easier! Our new brochure, 5 Steps for Condos, provides a clear, step-by-step guide to help condo boards, property managers, and residents understand key processes and responsibilities. Whether you’re making important decisions or looking for best…
Condo Calendar Tool
Running a condo corporation comes with a long list of responsibilities—and missing a single deadline can create headaches for boards and property managers alike. With deadlines spread across the fiscal year, it can be easy to miss something important. The…
B.C. Condo Pet Case Offers Lessons for Ontario—With Key Differences
A recent ruling from the B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal upheld a condo’s no-pet policy, ordering an owner to pay $6,800 in fines for keeping three cats in violation of the rules—even though the owner claimed the cats provided emotional support.…
Electronic Voting for In-Person Condo Owners Meetings
At a recent in-person owners meeting that I attended, traditional voting methods were used: paper ballots were prepared for the attendees, paper proxies were submitted, and registration delays pushed the start time back by over 20 minutes. Despite all the…
Drones, Privacy, and Condos
While drones are not a frequent concern for most Ontario condominiums, their use for photography, recreation, and property inspections is increasing. With this rise, questions about privacy and security are emerging— especially when drones fly near residential units or common…
Are “Drafts” Condominium Records?
When a board or management receives a records request from an owner, the first step is to determine whether the documents requested are records that the owner is entitled to receive. In some cases, it may not be clear, and…
Providing Mortgagees Access to Units
A recent cost endorsement of Justice Bordin in the unreported decision of CIBC Mortgages Inc. v. York Condominium Corporation No. 54 provides mortgagees, condominium corporations and property managers with some needed direction on the issue of a mortgagee accessing a unit.…
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