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…
Short-Term Tenancy Update – City of Toronto Approves New Regulations
Last week Toronto City Council approved recommendations to create a new by-law regulating short-term stays in Toronto. We blogged earlier about the recommended regulations. Here is a quick summary of the major points City Council adopted: Short-term rentals (less than 28…
MANAGER ALERT!
Remember this date: January 29, 2018! You must submit your licence application by this date or you will no longer be able to provide condo management services. What happens until January 29, 2018? “Deemed” Transitional General Licence: if you have…
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