Tips & Tricks for Successfully Passing By-laws

Most condo by-laws require a majority of units to vote in favour of the by-law…

A Cautionary Tale for Owners

In Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 745 v. Voitenko, the Superior Court addressed a dispute…

Fire Code Violations – They’re No April Fool’s Joke

I recently had the pleasure of writing an article for the Remi Network regarding Fire…

What’s Going On With Water Submetering in Condos?

Water submetering continues to be a recurring issue for condominium corporations, and not because it…

Duty to Accommodate Disabilities in Condominium Communities

Condominium corporations in Ontario have clear legal obligations when it comes to accommodating residents with…

New Year Legal Check-In for Condominium Corporations

The start of a new year is an ideal time for condominium corporations to pause,…

Formatting Matters: CAT Decision Highlights Record-Keeping Standards

In Bernard v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 111, the unit owner, Elizabeth Bernard, requested a…

Confessions of a Condo Lawyer – Part Two: Behind the Scenes

When I posted Part One of this series, I didn’t expect the response it received.…

Why Condo Corporations Should Require Contractor Acknowledgments for Roof Work

When it comes to rooftop maintenance, what happens above can have serious consequences below.  Roofs…

Dog Bites in Condos: Lessons from Shen v. Polo

In a recent decision from the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT), the case of Shen…