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…
Out with the Old and In with the New
Preliminary Notice and Notice of Meeting: On May 1, 2018, the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (the “Ministry”) released updated versions of the Preliminary Notice of Meeting and the Notice of Meeting forms. The updated Preliminary Notice and Notice…
Court Denies Developer’s Attempt to Terminate Pre-Construction Condo Purchase Agreement
After a developer attempted to unilaterally terminate a pre-construction agreement of purchase and sale because of delays in approvals and construction, the purchasers of a unit were successful in obtaining a court order for specific performance, which compelled the developer…
Lash Condo Law Has Two Exciting Announcements!
Lash Condo Law is moving this upcoming Monday, April 30: 225 Richmond Street West, Suite 200 Toronto, ON M5V 1W2 Our new office is located in the Entertainment District of Downtown Toronto, a 5 minute walk from Osgoode subway station…
Marijuana Cultivation in Residential Condominiums- Ontario Real Estate Association
With the upcoming legalization of marijuana in Canada, many condominium corporations are taking steps to implement rules to control the smoking of marijuana in condominium buildings and prohibiting the cultivation of marijuana within condominium units. The Ontario Real Estate Association…
Court Declares Condo Owner a Vexatious Litigant
In a recent case, Carleton Condominium Corporation 116 v. Sennek, the Court of Appeal for Ontario agreed with a lower court’s decision that declared a condo unit owner to be a vexatious litigant. The lower court had concluded that the…
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