Formatting Matters: CAT Decision Highlights Record-Keeping Standards

In Bernard v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 111, the unit owner, Elizabeth Bernard, requested a copy of the list of owners and mortgagees from the respondent, condo corporation, (the “Corporation”) under Section…

Board of Directors

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. Many readers reached out to share their own “condo nightmares” – the Friday afternoon crises, the quirky AGM stories, and the all-too-familiar headaches that keep…

Alterations

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 are often damaged not by weather, but by negligence. Dropped tools, sharp debris, or even improper footwear can puncture membranes and lead to leaks that…

Condo Living

Behind the Scenes: A Thank You to Our Property Managers

Last year, we tipped our hats to the brave souls who serve as condo directors. This year, we’re spotlighting the unsung heroes holding it all together with duct tape, diplomacy, and saintly patience: Property Managers. What Owners Don’t See Ask a…

Board of Directors

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 v. Polo offers important insights for condominium residents, boards, and property managers about pet-related incidents in shared spaces. CTV News wrote an article about the…

Board of Directors

Asbestos: The Unwelcome Guest in Your Condo

Asbestos is a word that can trigger concern and rightly so. However, the presence of materials containing hazardous substances, such as asbestos, is not unusual. Such materials are commonly found in homes, rental buildings, schools, hospitals, government offices and workplaces.…

Condo Living

Navigating Party Room Rentals: The Case for Mandatory Insurance

Shared amenities like party rooms enhance condominium living by providing spaces for social gatherings. However, on occasion, events in the amenities can give rise to potential liability concerns. For condominium corporations, implementing clear rules governing use of the party room…

Common Expenses

Condo Wins, But at What Cost? The Issue of Cost Recovery in CAT Disputes

At Lash Condo Law, we recently represented a condominium corporation in a dispute before the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT). You can read the decision here. While the corporation was successful in defending its position, the adjudicator declined to award costs—citing…

Board of Directors

When Communication Crosses the Line: Lessons from PCC 96 v. C.L.

In the recent case of Peel Condominium Corporation No. 96 v. C.L., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressed a growing concern in condominium communities: when does persistent communication from a unit owner become harassment? The Background The respondent, a…

Condominium

Confessions of a Condo Lawyer

As a condo lawyer, I’m not often asked what keeps me up at night but if I were, I’d have a list. A tidy, alphabetized list of recurring legal nightmares that arrive, uninvited, in my inbox – often on a…

Welcome to Lash Condo Law

Denise Lash

Denise has over 25 years experience as a condominium lawyer representing condominium clients in all aspects of condominium law. Denise has been recognized for her work on both a Provincial and National level. Learn More

Lash Condo Law is a boutique condominium law firm. Our expertise extends to all facets of condominium living, operation and management. After practicing for many years at major Bay Street law firms, Denise Lash established her own law firm to address the unique needs and challenges faced by condominium owners, residents and boards. The firm’s guiding principle is to provide the highest quality legal advice and services in the most cost effective manner.