COVID-19/Coronavirus Considerations for Condos- March 10, 2020

As we learn more about the Novel Coronavirus (or “COVID-19”), condominiums should prepare for issues…

The Value of Committees in Condominiums

Amongst the common issues and themes raised at annual general meetings are (1) owners feeling…

Breach of Condominium Rules: Things to Consider When Bringing a Compliance Application

A recent case before the Superior Court of Justice has provided the Court with an…

Condo Developer Unsuccessfully Attempts to Terminate Pre-construction Purchase Agreement and Keep Deposits

In a recent case (Lucas et al v. 1858793 Ontario Inc. o/a Howard Park et al.,…

Tarion Amendments Provide More Disclosure to Buyers of Pre-Construction Residential Condos

In a prior post we blogged about pre-construction condo projects in the Greater Toronto Area…

Buyer Loses Deposit After Rescinding Pre-Construction Purchase Agreement

In a recent Court of Appeal decision, (Lin v. Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Ltd., [2019] O.J.…

Fire Safety for Condos and the Implications of Short-Term Rentals

Fire safety in Ontario is governed by the Fire Code O. Reg. 213/07, which is…

Condo Trademarks

It is not uncommon for owners to associate and identify their condominium with the marketing/project…

Condominiums Discharging Private Water – permit or discharge agreement?

Is your condominium planning to discharge water into a municipal sewer system? If you find…

Condo Energy-Saving Retrofits

As utility costs represent approximately 35 to 50% of the budget for high-rise condominiums, reducing…