Choosing a condominium means living in a community in close proximity to hundreds of people. In Canada’s multicultural society, this condominium community will likely be ethnically, culturally, religiously and politically diverse. While this diversity is an opportunity to expand one’s…
Discrimination and Duty to Accommodate Disabled (Non-Compliant) Co-Op Member
In the recent case of Castlegreen Co-Operative Inc. v Carmichael, the court discussed the human rights issues at play when terminating the membership of disabled co-operative members. Ms. Carmichael joined the Castlegreen Co-Operative (the “Co-Op”) located in Thunder Bay, Ontario…
A Win for Trump Tower
Justice Brown of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently dismissed an action against Toronto’s Trump International Hotel & Tower (“Trump Hotel”) in Kim v Trump, the latest twist in a story that has made the headlines over the past…
Denise Lash Quoted in CondoBusiness
Denise Lash was quoted in the article ” When political canvassers come knocking,” which appeared in CondoBusiness Magazine. Under Section 118 of the Condominium Act, political canvassers are allowed reasonable access to condominium properties. However, as Denise states, those who…
CMHC Releases Results from its Condominium Owners Survey (COS)
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released the results of its 2013 Condominium Owners Survey. This is the first year CMHC has released the results of such a survey. It is intended to provide an enhanced understanding of…
Disqualifying a Director Who Has Violated the Directors’ Code of Ethics
A condo corporation found itself in court (Gordon v. YRCC No. 818) after the Board had disqualified one of the directors on the basis that he had breached the Directors’ Code of Ethics. The Corporation’s By-law No. 9 provided that…
Another Class Action Against a Condominium Developer
Class action lawsuits against condo developers seem to be on the rise. We have previously blogged about class actions relating to falling glass from condominiums and faulty balcony railings. The Toronto Star recently reported that a new class action has…
To Rent or Not to Rent
Condo owners who want to rent their units should be aware that certain steps are required before doing so. Directors and managers may want to pass along this information to their residents.
Using Trade Names, Logos and Slogans
Many condominium corporations use the trade name, logo and/or slogans of their condominium site that was originally marketed by the developer. Whether the use is on a sign, newsletter or website, the right to use that name, logo or slogan…
Board Member Defamation
The appeal decision in a recent defamation case involving two board members of a residential co-op (Van Sickle v. Conlon, 2014ONSC 4337) provides a wake-up call to condominium board directors. Ms. Van Sickle and Mr. Conlon were both board members who…
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