Legal
Pan Am and the sport of short-term rentals
A security expert says condos need to have a plan for responding to short-term rentals ahead of tourist draws like the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games.
The legalities of live-in caregivers in condos
The issue of whether live-in caregivers breach single-family dwelling provisions arose for the first time in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta.
Kids in condos and noise complaints
The recent news report of a B.C. family moving to escape an ongoing fee issued by its strata council due to noise complaints has implications for Ontario.
Shared facilities, shared headaches?
The agreement that sets out the parameters of the legal relationship between corporations governing shared facilities is often vague, fueling disputes.
Smoke-free movement makes inroads in condos
A recent court case shows that the movement to make Ontario smoke-free has made significant inroads in condos.
Province reveals proposed Condo Act reforms
Today stakeholders got a first glimpse of proposed legislation that would reform the Condo Act, as the legislation was introduced at Queen's Park.
Ontario case spotlights unapproved alterations
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision has shone a spotlight on a problem condominium corporations occasionally face: unapproved alterations.
Working at heights standard takes effect in April
A new working at heights training standard aimed at preventing deaths and critical injuries in the Ontario construction sector takes effect April 1.
Ontario aims to move new Condo Act this spring
The Ontario government is aiming to introduce a modernized Condo Act this spring, Minister of Government and Consumer Services David Orazietti said Friday in a phone interview.
Budget prep for condo managers
Each year, every condominium corporation requires a budget to be prepared, approved and circulated to unit owners. This is both for information and transparency purposes,
Canadian security strategy enlists landlords
Bill C-51, the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act, would give CSIS a broader mandate, including entry, search and installing equipment in buildings.
Repairs and maintenance vs. substantial change
Directors have a statutory duty under Ontario’s current Condominium Act to repair and maintain the common elements of a condominium. In complying with this duty, directors
Why develop a code of ethics for condo directors
Owners rightfully expect that directors will fulfill their role ethically and in the best interests of the condominium corporation. But what happens when a director
New Ontario Condominium Act coming soon
It was the condominium-sized elephant in the room at the Condo Conference, an annual two-day event co-hosted by the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario
Why consider pre-qualifying contractors
A property management company has a health and safety program in place; its employees are well-trained and aware of the hazards they face in the
Condo office likely a question of how, not if
All signals suggest that when the Ontario government moves forward with its modernization of the Condominium Act, creating a ‘condo office’ will not be a
Compliance with AODA lessens liability risk
Many of Ontario’s building owners and managers are now struggling to decipher requirements for barrier-free access in the Ontario Building Code (OBC), under the Accessibility


