Often times condo corporations will hold information/town hall meetings to update owners on current issues and also to get feedback from owners on various matters. Since these meetings are not considered owners meetings under the Condominium Act, the notice requirements…
Condo Managers and Director- Hottest Condo Topics of 2019
CAI Canada is holding its first annual condo conference on February 7th 2019 in Toronto at 55 Barber Greene Road starting at 8:00 am. This conference will feature a full day of seminars on topics relevant to our changing and…
Electronic Voting for Turnover Meetings
Over the past few months many condo development lawyers have incorporated electronic voting wording into the General Operating By-law for newly registered condominium corporations in order for electronic voting to be used for the first owners meeting- the Turnover meeting.…
Hoarding in Condos
Many corporations have experienced their fair share of “messy” residents whose units look similar to their teenage daughter’s bedroom. That said, there is a difference between the casual “clutterer” and an individual who suffers from hoarding disorder. What is hoarding…
Looking Back at Condominium Law in 2018 – The Highlights
As we are quickly approaching a new year, we’ve taken a look back at the condominium legal landscape over the past year. This has been quite the year! Here are some of the highlights. Legalization of Marijuana – Prior to…
Condo Board Minutes
Many newly elected board members know that minutes of the board meetings must be kept, but they do not fully understand what is to be recorded in the board minutes. First of all, the board minutes ARE NOT A TRANSCRIPT…
Oppression Remedy Sought Over Condo Common Element Alterations
In a recent case, Noguera v. Muskoka Condominium Corporation No. 22, a unit owner, Mr. Noguera, sued the condominium corporation, claiming that it had acted in a manner that was oppressive and unfairly prejudicial to him. Mr. Noguera was planning…
Electronic Voting for Condos- the Way of the Future
Steve Ballmer may never live down making one of the worst predictions in business history. In a 2007 interview, Balmer – then the CEO of Microsoft – was asked to comment on Apple’s recent introduction of the iPhone. In a…
Happy Holidays from Lash Condo Law
As we are approaching the end of the year, we want to thank you for a wonderful 2018. Happy holidays and best wishes in the New Year! For those that will require our condominium lien services this month, please note…
NYC Crackdown on Short-Term Condo Rentals
New York City by-law enforcement officers recently issued 27 notices of violation for illegal hotel use to 20-unit owners in a luxury condo tower. New York State‘s Multiple Dwelling Law prohibits rentals for fewer than 30 days in multiple unit buildings…
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