“Another year over. And what have we done?” It has been a busy year for the condo industry in Ontario, while pandemic-related issues quietly took a back seat. Globally, political, economic and environmental issues made headlines. Here at home, interest…
Tendering for Condominiums
It is not uncommon that lawyers are asked to review signed contracts from clients after the lengthy tendering process has already been completed. But there are reasons why you may want to involve your lawyer much earlier on in the…
Termination of Condos – Article in CM Magazine
Denise Lash recently wrote an article in CM Magazine on termination of condos. Check out her article, “The End of the Line”, for an overview of the termination process under section 124 of the Condominium Act. Although there haven’t been…
Condo Director Training Requirements
Condominium directors hold important positions with many responsibilities, and so it is crucial that they receive training to assist them in governing the condominium and carrying out their responsibilities. The Condominium Authority of Ontario provides compulsory training to all condo…
October 1st Condominium Act changes- How to Prepare
We previously blogged about Bill 91 and its impact on condominium corporations as of October 1, 2023. We have been getting a lot of questions from condo directors seeking clarification as to what is required prior to October 1 to…
Does harassment fall within CAT’s Jurisdiction?
In the recent CAT decision, York Condominium Corporation No. 444 v. Ryan (“Ryan”), CAT found that in certain circumstances, “harassment” can include conduct that is a nuisance, annoyance or disruption, despite not being a prescribed or prohibited activity under subsection…
Bill 91 Royal Assent- October 1st changes to Condominium Act
Bill 91 received Royal Assent yesterday, it is now ‘law’ – though not in effect until 1 October for Schedule 7 (the Condo Act). https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-43/session-1/bill-91 We expect to see regulation changes that will be needed to conform with the new…