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…
Accessibility for Condo Residents – AODA
Condo buyers with disabilities are having difficulty finding suitable housing to meet their needs. Part of the problem is that the development industry has not been focusing on the special needs of persons who require modification to the traditional design…
Video: Don’t Get Burned By Killer Condo Fees
Denise Lash is interviewed by Rob Carrick from the Globe and Mail in this video on how to avoid nasty surprises related to condo fees. How do you prepare for the kind of condo fee demands that might exist in the…
Denise Lash in Law Times
Denise Lash was quoted in the October 28 edition of Law Times. In Charlotte Santry’s article “Focus: Lawyers Optimistic About Condo Changes,” Denise talks about the upcoming changes to the Condominium Act, including the creation of a condo office, an…
How to: Remove unclaimed property (and increase condo bicycle parking)
It’s move-in day to your first downtown condo. As an avid cyclist, you’re excited to be steps from Toronto’s bike lanes and paths. Your excitement quickly fades when you learn that all your condo’s bike racks are occupied and that…
Josh Milgrom featured in On-line Condo Business Magazine
Josh Milgrom was featured October 28, 2013 in CondoBusiness Magazine On-line. In his article “Responding to requests for condo records,” Josh discusses when condo boards are required to release documents to owners and how owners can request/access these records, and…
"Since 2010, the Fodden Award has been the Clawbies’ top honour for Canadian legal commentary, recognizing a single, outstanding publication. This year, our “best of the best” award goes to…The Lash Condo Law Blog
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