Perils of Refusing to Mediate

Section 132(4) of the Condominium Act (the “Act”) provides that every declaration shall be deemed…

Condominium Sales Could Lead to Large Tax Bills

If you sold a condominium in Canada’s booming housing market, don’t count your profit just…

Pet Owner v. Condominium Corporation – Another Court Case

In a recent Alberta case, Condominium Plan No. 762 1302 v. Stebbing, the condominium corporation…

Condo Directors Held Personally Liable For Legal Costs

The Condominium Act (the “Act”) has several provisions (sections 85, 134(5) and 135(3) which place…

To Rent or Not to Rent

Condo owners who want to rent their units should be aware that certain steps are…

CMHC Releases Results from its Condominium Owners Survey (COS)

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released the results of its 2013 Condominium…

Condo Corporation’s Duty to Repair After Damage

Section 89 of the Condominium Act provides that it is the Corporation’s duty to repair…

Cost Ramifications for Difficult Condominium Owner

In a recent post, we blogged about an owner who had engaged in inappropriate behaviour to…

Condo Purchasing Interview

Condo purchasers should educate themselves before buying a condominium unit from a developer. These interviews…

Bug Infestations in Condominiums

Dealing with neighbors can be a frustrating aspect of condominium living – but what if…