Charging Legal Costs Back to an Owner: A Court Order Is Still Required

A recent Superior Court decision, Chiarelli v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2339, confirms that…

New Owners’ Meeting Rules, Non-Leased Voting Units and Expanded Tribunal Jurisdiction

The government has set two dates for changes to the Condominium Act that affect how…

Fair Condo Elections Don’t Happen by Accident

AGM season brings out the best in engaged owners. It also brings out scenarios that…

Bulk EVCS Agreements: How Managers and Directors Can Avoid Delays in the Registration Process

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (“EVCS”) are becoming increasingly common in condominium communities as more owners…

Occupancy Restrictions in Condos: Rules, By‑laws, and Common Pitfalls

Occupancy issues are coming up more often in condominiums. Boards are dealing with concerns around…

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…

Director Elections: Something To Consider

Though Ontario’s first Condominium Act was adopted in 1970, owner elections were not mentioned until…

New Year Legal Check-In for Condominium Corporations

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

The Beauty of Exploring General Topics

The Beauty of Exploring General Topics In our fast-paced world, the abundance of information available…

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.…