Under recent amendments to the Ontario Condominium Act, all condominium directors appointed, elected, or re-elected on or after November 1, 2017 are required to complete the training program provided by the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) within six months of their appointment, election or re-election.
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If construction liens are registered against the common elements, the Board of Directors will often have their lawyers move to vacate the amount of the lien. However, this is not always possible if the lien is for a significant amount of money.
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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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While Boards still need to make best efforts to comply with section 23 of the Condominium Act, the York Condominium Corp. No. 46 v. Medhurst, Hogg & Associates Ltd. et al. case recognizes that mistakes happen and that “nullifying” a lawsuit is a very serious remedy that could hurt the condominium corporation and its owners.
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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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Condominiums in Ontario are self-governed by an elected Board of Directors. This leaves condominium Directors with a significant amount of discretion and […]
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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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