A Slippery Snow Removal Case: Best Practices for Snow Removal Contracts
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s 2022 decision of Musa v Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 255, 2022 ONSC 1030, underscores specific criteria […]
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Why Condos Need to Ensure Accessibility Parking is Available for Owners
Recently, in Rahman v. Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 779, 2021 ONCAT 13, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) confirmed that an owner […]
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Ontario Court Makes Significant Ruling on Disclosure of Membership Info – Potential Implications for the Condominium Industry
Recent Ontario court decision on Hemming and JazzFM91inc. highlights the stark differences between how records requests are treated for non-profit corporations under the Ontario Corporations Act versus the Ontario Condominium Act.
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INDEMNIFICATION IN CONDOS: A POTENTIAL DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD
As owners continue to breach their governing documents, all of the relevant stakeholders (lawyers, condominium Boards, property management) need to be careful when relying on indemnification clauses, and always look at the remedy as a potential double-edged sword.
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The Ontario Condominium Authority Tribunal – Why Is It Still So Limited?
It’s been a roller coaster in the condominium world. This article will focus on the CAO, the Condominium Authority Tribunal, and some of my early observations.
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The Condominium Tribunal and Recovery of Costs by Condo Corporations – Why A Court Challenge Is Inevitable
Law Times recently posted an article focusing on the fact that, barring exceptional circumstances, the new Condominium Tribunal won’t award costs to successful litigants. Here’s how it’ll effect corporations and owners.
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Waiting in the Weeds…..Marijuana In Condos
The proposed Cannabis Act has been a frequent source of discussion amongst condominium corporations, owners, property managers and lawyers. Everyone is eager to understand what impact (if any) the legislation will have on those living in condominium communities.
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