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recordings

Are AGM recordings records of the corporation?

If video recordings for virtual and hybrid meetings are considered to be records of the corporation, many negative and serious consequences can result.
Toronto parking review could allay tax exposure

Toronto parking review could allay tax exposure

Recommended changes to Toronto's parking regulations could present an opening for some landlords to reduce their exposure to a potential commercial parking levy.
Ontario recharges energy efficiency budget

Ontario recharges energy efficiency budget

Ontario’s energy efficiency budget has been recharged with a pledged 12-year, $10.9-billion spending strategy that significantly boosts funding for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential electricity customers.
condo market

Canada’s condo market: A look at 2025 and beyond

With significant inventory on the market, changing interest rates, and delayed new developments, the way forward is complex.
shared facilities

The pitfalls of shared facilities agreements

A shared facility agreement is often a quagmire of legal mumbo jumbo that is next to impossible to interpret.
the CAT

Enforcing CAT orders through Ontario’s Small Claims Court

The Condominium Authority Tribunal handles disputes related to condo governance, but once a decision is made, enforcement can be challenging.
condo

Expanding condo board oversight

Bringing the condo governance disputes into the CAT’s jurisdiction as per the standing committee’s recommendations would be an altering change of the Act’s self-governance model.
aging

Anticipating the needs of aging condo communities

New updates to the OBC, which come into effect January 1, 2025, do little to address accessibility. How can existing condos prioritize inclusion when planning for renovations?
employment

Five reasons to review employment contracts

Outdated employment contracts expose condo corporations to financial and legal risks they could otherwise avoid.
condo

Eco-friendly condo upgrades

Reaching net zero by 2050 means sustainability targets for new and existing condo buildings will need to change quickly.
Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings

Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings

The Canadian government is exploring options for a surtax on vacant residential land through a newly launched public consultation, which is open for submissions until December 31, 2024.
Elections loom in three Canadian provinces

Elections loom in three Canadian provinces

Housing, tax and energy costs are prominent on the agenda as British Columbia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan all prepare for provincial elections in October.
reserve funds

CAO releases report on state of reserve funds

The Condominium Authority of Ontario has released preliminary findings on the state of reserve funds and owners’ awareness of their importance.
security cameras

Q&A: Security cameras and condos

An increasing use of security cameras in and around condo communities has come with more questions and issues condo boards, property managers and condo lawyers are forced to deal with.
water leaks

Managing water leaks 101

The causes of water leaks are often related to materials, installation, maintenance and operational issues.
Short-term rental registry stuck in manual

Short-term rental registry stuck in manual

Toronto relies heavily on manual review processes for oversight of approximately 8,400 registrants currently approved to offer short-term rental accommodations in their principal residences.
security

Legal case puts spotlight on condo security

In a recent case, a condominium found itself at the centre of a significant security challenge posed by a resident.