It was recently reported in the media that some condominiums are being sold in China with guaranteed admission to a prestigious school. Buyers are paying a premium for these condominiums, so that their children will be guaranteed admission to elementary…
Court Refuses to Disallow Use of Proxies at Meeting Requisitioned by Owners
After unit owners requisitioned a meeting of owners to vote to remove the directors of two condominium corporations, the corporations commenced legal proceedings (Simcoe SCC Nos. 431 and 434) to request that the Court prohibit the use of proxies at…
First Toronto Smoke-Less Condo
Options for Homes, a not-for-profit developer, recently announced that it will be building a new condominium, The Humber, where smoking of tobacco and cannabis will NOT be an option anywhere on the condominium property, including the units. However, vaping will…
Marijuana Rules for Condominiums
With the news of Cannabis Legislation being introduced shortly, condominium corporations are racing to put rules into place. Many condominium managers and board members are asking, why the rush? There are important reasons for putting new rules in place now. …
Pet Owner Successfully Challenges Condo Size Restrictions
While many condominiums allow pets, there are often rules in place that limit the number and size of pets permitted. In cases where there is a size restriction, large dogs are not allowed. Often a rule will specify that a…
Religious Symbols in Condominiums
It was recently reported in the media that a unit owner was asked to remove a mezuzah attached to the unit’s exterior door-frame as it was in contravention of the condominium rules, which prohibited owners and residents from affixing, hanging…
Cannabis in Condos – CAI Canada’s Informational Seminar
Spring has finally sprung in the GTA. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining and the leaves are green again! Although we are all quite pleased with the blossoming buds, there is one “weed” many corporations are looking to…
Election Canvassing in Condominiums – New Elections Ontario Rules
Now that the Ontario provincial election is underway, candidates will be on the campaign trail until Election Day on June 7, 2018. Condominium managers, boards and residents should be aware of new rules from Elections Ontario about election canvassing in…
Have No Fear, the New Proxy Form is Here!
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived, the new and improved proxy form is here! You can find the new form on our website HERE. Along with a number of helpful and detailed instructions built into the form…
Condominium Proxy Dispute – A Recent Case Decision
In a recent case, YRCC No. 818 v. Przysuski, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed the validity of the election of the board of directors of a condominium corporation. The dispute over the results of the election hinged on…
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