Technology will continue to be the main story for condominium corporations in 2020. Leading the way will be the increasing popularity of electronic voting, which is ensuring better communication with condo owners and assisting board members and condo managers in…
Condo Owners Prohibited from Smoking on Balcony
In a recent case before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, WCC No. 31 v. Silberberg et al, a condominium corporation obtained an order prohibiting the unit owners, Mr. and Mrs. Silberberg, from smoking on their balcony in contravention of…
Condominium Authority Tribunal Expanding its Scope- Pets, Nuisance and more!
The time has finally come! Information has now been received about a proposal to expand the scope of disputes that the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) will deal with. The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is now seeking input on regulatory…
Rebuilding Consumer Confidence Act, 2019 – Proposed Legislation and Other Measures Affecting Condominiums
The Government of Ontario recently introduced the Rebuilding Consumer Confidence Act, 2019 to strengthen consumer protection and promote trust and confidence for the people of Ontario. This proposed legislation will amend various statutes in respect of consumer protection. Some of…
Terminating Condo Agreements of Purchase and Sale
Danielle Swartz recently authored an article in The Lawyer’s Daily about terminating condo agreements of purchase and sale. In this article, Danielle discusses how agreements of purchase and sale can be terminated by developers and provides purchasers with information about…
Police Surveillance Cameras in Condominiums – Ontario Court of Appeal Decision
In a prior blog post we reviewed a decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that considered whether police were entitled to install video cameras in condominium common elements in order to obtain evidence about suspect residents engaged in…
Condo Winter Maintenance- Liability
As the fall season winds down and we battle our second major snowstorm, a long winter seems probable. Condominiums should ensure they are well prepared for the challenges an intense winter can present. The cold and snow leads to ice,…
Request for Condominium Records – Can Legal Bills be Refused on the Grounds of Privilege? – A Recent Case
A recent case (Jack Gale v. HCC No. 61, 2019 ONCAT 46) before the Condominium Authority Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) considered whether a condominium unit owner was entitled to receive copies of the condominium corporation’s legal bills that reference the owner’s…
Electronic Voting Tips for Condominium Corporations
Our office has been busy these past few months either attending or chairing Annual General Meetings or Special Owners Meetings. What is different this year is that many of these condominium corporations introduced electronic voting to their communities to do their…
Short Term Rentals – City of Toronto Zoning By-laws Upheld
A blockbuster decision was released today by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) with respect to short term rentals. What does this mean: in Toronto, short term rentals (any rental less than 28 consecutive days) are only permitted in…
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