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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Transitioning smoothly between condo boards
In the normal life of an Ontario-based condominium corporation, there is an annual general meeting (AGM) of owners, and part of every AGM agenda is
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When residents repeatedly break condo rules
The Ontario courts view a forced unit sale as a last resort, even when residents repeatedly break condo rules. Escalating enforcement measures come first.
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Working effectively with a condo manager
Whether newly elected or seasoned veterans, all board members can benefit from putting effort into developing effective working relationships with their condo manager. Building trust
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Navigating year one in a new condo building
Owners in a new condo building may want to strike a steering committee to oversee the transition from declarant-appointed board to owner-elected board.
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Recommending new condominium rules
Introducing new condominium rules is relatively straightforward, but property managers should consider two key questions before proceeding.
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Balancing condo law requirements
Condominium corporations are in a tricky situation when balancing condo law requirements during settlements and lawsuits.
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When political canvassers come knocking
Condo boards and staff can't restrict political canvassers from reasonably accessing condominiums during municipal, provincial or federal elections.
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Defining material changes in new condos
What constitutes material changes in new condos that would require disclosure from the developer? Eric Laxton of Chappell Partners LLP explains.
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Finalizing the new Ontario Condominium Act
With the new Ontario Condominium Act nearly here, experts explain the problems with the old act and outline what they want to see in the new draft.
