In a Globe and Mail Let’s Talk Investing 3 part video series Denise Lash discusses everything you need to know when buying a condo:
Do Pets Affect Condominium Prices?
A recent academic study in the US indicates that condominium prices are affected by whether or not pets are permitted or prohibited in the condominium. The researchers came to the conclusion that there was a premium on prices for condominium units with unrestricted pet…
Condo Owner Defamation – Emails and the Internet
For some reason, condo people feel that there are different standards for making statements on-line versus written communication. Never before have we had so many cases of board members and unit owners alleging defamation because of some harmful comments made…
Requisition to Remove Directors – Defamation
Owners who take part in signing a requisition to remove a director should be carefully reviewing what they sign or they may be finding themselves involved in a lawsuit where they could be held personally liable. This was the case…
Condo Unit Size – Why are boundaries important?
The other day I received an email from a land surveyor who commented on the confusing nature of unit boundaries and thought a blog on this topic would be worthwhile. The issue is that condo purchasers (whether buying a…
No liability for condo drowning- video surveillance
CAI Law Reporter recently reported a case decision from Ohio, dealing with whether a condominium association assumed liability for a pool drowning because of the installation of video surveillance cameras in the pool area. Laila Nader was a 73 year old…
Florida Condominium Ombudsman
In 2004 the Office of the Condominium Ombudsman was set up in Florida as a resource for owners, boards and condominium associations. The Ombudsman’s office has varied responsibilities: 1. preparation of educational and reference material (available in English and Spanish…
Expect the Unexpected!
When a journalist in Pattaya, Thailand recently found herself stuck in the elevator of her condominium, she decided to capture her experience on camera right up to the time that she was rescued by the elevator repair technician. This story was…
Viva La Electric Vehicle
The electric vehicle (“EV”) revolution has officially been launched and condominium developers have taken note. Many developers have recognized the invasion of the EV and the impacts this may have on the marketability of a condominium. As a result, some…
Denise Lash’s Latest Column for Condominia Magazine
With the record-breaking number of new condominium construction in the greater Toronto area downtown core, it’s pretty obvious that many people are interested in buying units. But for those out-of-town investors, renting is the most practical thing to do. In…
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