Smoke Free Living in Condos

A growing issue now facing condominium boards is the issue of whether to impose restrictions…

Condominium Status Certificates – Recent Court of Appeal Decision

A recent Court of Appeal decision, Orr v. MTCC 1056, highlights the need for condominium…

Are Live-In Caregivers Permitted in Single-Family Condo Units?

By: Nicole Taylor-Smith and Barbara Holmes   The Alberta Court recently considered whether having a…

Luxury Condos- No Amenities and a Lawsuit

You wouldn’t expect that the purchase of a $1.4 million luxury condo unit would end…

Bad Faith and the Costs of Ignoring a Court Order

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its much anticipated decision in the ongoing Boily…

Conflict Between Condo Declaration and Religious Practices

In the vast majority of instances, it is important for condominium corporations to actively enforce…

Condominium Lockers: Safety Concerns

As the baby boomer population ages and more individuals look to downsize, these individuals need…

Do Condominiums Need to Disclose Mediations and Human Rights Complaints in Status Certificates?

We are often asked by clients whether there is an obligation to include ongoing human…

Court-Appointed administrators (Part Two)

In my recent blog posting, I discussed the factors that courts will consider before setting…

Requiring Mandatory Qualifications for Condominium Managers

On July 18, 2013, the Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services issued a news release confirming…