In a recent blog we commented that many condominiums are still using rules prepared by the developer, which may not adequately address the concerns of the condominium community. From a compliance perspective the condominium corporation is in a stronger position when it has a…
Condo Accessibility- New Standards
Accessibility Standards for Customer Service: The Clock is Ticking… The clock is ticking for condominium buildings: beginning January 1, 2012, private sector organizations in Ontario will be required to comply with the first of five standards to be developed under…
Denise Lash’s Latest Column for Condominia Magazine
In the latest issue of Condominia Magazine, Denise discusses communicating with condo management before hanging up your holiday decorations in your condo: There may also be different policies for decorations located in the common areas of a building (for example, a lobby)…
Protection of Employees-Prosecution of Corporations
In a unique prosecution arising in Alberta, Garda Canada Security Corp. has pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to protect a female worker under the working alone provisions of the Alberta OHSA. Amongst other provisions, the Alberta OHSA requires…
Condo Owner Frustration – Animal Cruelty or Pest Control?
What happens when a unit owner is frustrated by the board’s inaction and takes matters into her own hands? A dead peacock, a near conviction of second degree cruelty to animal and a potential lawsuit against the board. Sandra Maloney,…
Parties in Condos – Social Host Liability
Drinking and driving. The dangers are widely known but the problem persists. Its something we all need to be conscious of when attending events where alcohol may be served. Accidents caused by impaired drivers can have devastating consequences on all…
Status Certificate’s Failure to Disclose Unauthorized Alterations
An interesting case recently decided by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, involved a unit owner’s unauthorized widening of a doorway and the board’s attempt to enforce the provisions in the Declaration. In Durham Condominium Corporation No. 63 v.…
All in the Family – Single Family Restrictions in Condominiums
The courts have once again confirmed that restrictions in a condominium corporation’s documents, which state that all units must be occupied by a single family, thus excluding unrelated roomers and/or boarders, are valid restrictions. In the case of Nipissing Condominium Corporation…
A Lesson For Board Members
A couple of months ago we reported that the Law Society of Upper Canada had refused to grant a licence to practice law to an applicant, after having determined that the applicant was not of good character. This determination was made…
Phase-Out of Incandescent Light Bulbs Postponed
In 2007, the Canadian federal government announced that starting in January, 2012, incandescent light bulbs would be phased out in order to reduce energy consumption. Just recently, the government proposed an amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulation so that the…
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