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Legislation escalating condo manager workloads

There are many problems with having property managers act as a condo’s legal representative in a CAT application.
harassment

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Have you implemented your harassment rules and policies?

Unfortunately, over the last couple of years, we have seen an increasing trend of unacceptable behaviour within condo communities, directed at property managers, directors, other owners/residents and even contractors.
Edmonton

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Governing condos in Alberta

Condos are ideally designed to operate with relative simplicity and in a well-managed complex there is a measure of security and community.
mental illness

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Supporting residents struggling with mental illness

Mental illness is more prevalent than it may appear. Studies suggest that almost one in five Ontarians have been affected by a psychiatric disorder.
special assessment

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Avoiding a special assessment nightmare

A condo in Toronto recently made the news after levying a $14-million special assessment. Owners were given 15 days to pay for repairs. How can other corporations avoid this predicament?
CAO

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Condos at high risk from reserve fund shortfalls

The growing crop of condo owners across Canada will likely encounter huge annual fee increases and lump-sum payments due to low reserve fund contributions, authors of a new research report are warning.
condo collapse

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Could a Florida condo collapse happen in Ontario?

How would this scenario unfold in Ontario? Leaving aside the construction process itself, there are vast differences between Ontario and Florida condominium laws that would have given the Champlain towers significant added protections following registration.
Julie Di Lorenzo named to Order of Ontario

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Audrey Loeb appointed to Order of Ontario

Condominium lawyer and consumer advocate Audrey Loeb has been appointed to the Order of Ontario.

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Why have a standard unit bylaw?

Those who have not passed a standard unit bylaw are placing a heavy burden on the corporation’s insurance to repair an insurable loss.

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Owner and visitor disclosure as crisis unfolds

As the condo community deals with legal uncertainties during the pandemic, one important topic to address is owner and visitor disclosure.

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Cannabis use in condos: A case study

It was recently reported in the media that a Mississauga condominium corporation enacted a rule that requires all residents who wish to smoke cannabis in

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The duty to accommodate disabled residents

Lessons from a Human Rights Tribunal decision focusing on a residential property's obligations to disabled residents.

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Pre-construction sale cancellations: What are the options?

What can a purchaser do when their agreement to purchase a pre-construction condominium unit is cancelled? This affects condo investors, or landlords, that buy multiple new units to lease out.

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Top 12 stories to watch in 2018

The REMI Network's editorial team takes a look at last year's top stories and how they will continue to impact the commercial real estate industry in 2018.

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CCI-Toronto appoints new president

The Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) has appointed a new president, Mario Deo, for its Toronto and Area Chapter. Deo, who has been involved with the CCI-Toronto Chapter since 2005, began his leadership role within the organization on November 27. He previously served on the institute’s Board of Directors.