There are strategies that can be helpful to consider in recognition of the fact that reactive approaches to conflict can be quite costly for condo boards.

In some condos, communication channels break down or don’t exist, causing unnecessary expenditures that corporations and owners must incur.

Ontario is kicking the dust off of elevator repair legislation, which was passed under the Liberal government in May 2018 but never proclaimed into law.

As Ontario considers making digital and virtual processes permanent, the condo industry is addressing various privacy concerns.

Construction is a billion-dollar industry in Canada. While most large projects at condominiums proceed relatively smoothly, there is always risk of friction for contractors and

The renovation work should aim to improve the property and make it more accessible for residents and visitors.

The role a condo corporation plays in the life of a resident struggling with mental illness can often be a delicate matter.

In some respects, hybrid meetings may actually be more complex than an exclusively virtual meeting or an in-person meeting.

Requisitions and the self-help remedy can be extremely complex, not to mention the litigation that may ensue.

Condominiums need to be careful when they decide to chargeback costs to an owner and must ensure they have the legal right to do so before they start lien proceedings.

This expansion of the CAT’s jurisdiction into new issues should be noted by condominium corporation boards and managers alike.

A recent Ontario court decision is very good news for Ontario condo developers who must cancel their projects prior to construction.

Many reserve fund projects have not been able to proceed this year. Even now as construction has “opened up,” contractors have backlogs that will allow them to complete only some of the previously planned projects.

COVID-19 has also taught the importance of well-drafted comprehensive force majeure clauses and other standard contractual clauses, which should now be scrutinized more than ever.

As areas of Ontario have reopened in the midst of an ongoing outbreak, condos may be asking if a specific set of rules is helpful.

In the shadow of a possible second wave, realtors forge ahead with the new reality of buying and selling condos.

With always evolving guidelines and pandemic uncertainty, building resilience in condo communities is more important than ever.