Why would a court-appointed administrator be assigned to a condo corporation? Experts Robert Buckler and Karen Kisiel explain.

A recent Supreme Court decision means that property managers should report all irregular environmental discharges, even if it doesn't appear damaging.

Canada's Bill C-45 established new legal duties that apply to workplace health and safety; but too few organizations are aware of its potential impact.

When a condo corporation wants to change a common element or asset, the board may have to follow certain steps in the Condo Act before starting the work.

What's the difference between mediation and arbitration? Jeanette Bicknell, a mediator with the Sadowski Resolutions Group, explains.

The ability to secure liens comes with its own complications.

Alberta's Condominium Property Act has some provisions that address tenancies in condominium units, which will prevail in ...

A recent U.S. case has raised the issue of whether a condo owner has the right to display a flag in their unit window.

Plaintiffs and defendants in multi-party litigation can enter into settlement negotiations with the assurance that ...

A condo board may gain access to an owner's unit under select circumstances, not on suspicion the owner is breaking ...

In the design sector, designers face three types of general risks: financial; time; and impact on reputation.

This video report looks at bad court rulings and the impacts on the condo community. Commentators: Shibley Righton's Armand Conant and John Deacon of Deacon Spears Fedson & Montizambert.

Effective June 1, B.C.'s new Limitation Act changes the time limits for filing civil lawsuits.

In Ontario, the relationship between landlord/tenant law and condo law is a growing problem.

Condo owners often ask about various issues relating to pets, particularly if certain pets are permitted to reside in a building. The first thing a condo board ...

Where a unit owner has a dispute with the condominium’s board of directors, the matter may be taken to mediation. How should the unit owner prepare for the hearing? Jeanette Bicknell, a mediator with the Sadowski Resolutions Group, provides her expertise.

A condo unit owner discovers he/she is paying greater monthly maintenance fees than their neighbour even though their unit is smaller. What can the unit owner do? John Deacon, a senior partner in the law firm of Deacon Spears Fedson & Montizambert, offers his legal advice.