In a recent case, Zordel v. MTCC No. 949, a couple of unit owners (the “Applicants”) sued the condominium corporation after it entered into a new agreement with a new service provider for the provision of bulk television and internet…
Accessing Condo Records – Ministry Releases Guides on New Procedures for Records Requests
Are you up to speed with the new procedures on access to condominium records? The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services just released some very helpful guides on changes to the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”) on access to condominium records that came into…
Florida Man Claims He Was Attacked by a Bobcat in a Condo Unit
A Florida contractor is suing a condo owner, alleging that he was attacked by a bobcat in the owner’s unit while he was conducting a safety inspection. The contractor is also suing the condominium association, claiming that it allowed a…
Ontario Human Rights Decision – Service Dog in Condo
In a recent case, Pollock v. Wilson, a condominium resident went to the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (the ”Tribunal”) alleging that another resident discriminated against her because of disability and her receipt of social assistance payments. The applicant had a…
Human Rights Policies -Does your Condominium Corporation have one?
Condominium corporations are required to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of any ground identified in the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”). This duty includes promptly investigating harassment complaints and taking steps to respond…
Fight for Emotional Support Squirrel in Condominium
A Florida man is fighting his condo association to keep his pet squirrel, Brutus. He claims that the squirrel is an emotional support animal that helps him deal with post-traumatic stress stemming from a 2004 car accident. The condo association’s…
Minimum Wage Increases – Impact on Condo Fees
Recent changes to Ontario legislation raising the minimum wage over the span of a year may impact on condominium corporations budgets. Condo owners should be prepared for increases over the next year or so which may result from this change…
Happy Holidays from Lash Condo Law
Warmest wishes to everyone over this holiday season. Our offices are open through the winter holidays, except we will be closed on: December 25th, 26th, and January 1st. Our Lien Department will be open on December 27th and 28th.
Looking Back at Condominium Law in 2017 – The Highlights
As we are quickly approaching a new year, we’ve taken a look back at the condominium legal landscape in Ontario over the past year. This has been quite the year! In prior years our year-end review focused primarily on notable…
CRA Crackdown on Pre-Construction Condo Flips
Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) is taking a close look at assignments of pre-construction condominium agreements of purchase and sale, particularly in Vancouver and Toronto. With the boom in condominium development in those cities, many pre-construction units are being purchased by…
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