by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Will fines induce a breaching owner to comply with the condominium documents? Condominium corporations in Ontario are not permitted to fine owners who breach the condominium documents. Fines are, however, permitted in many U.S. states and also in British Columbia. A...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
A significant difference between condominium litigation and typical commercial litigation is that a condominium corporation has the right under the Condominium Act to recover all of its legal fees in obtaining a compliance order against a unit owner. Typically, in a...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Ontario government recently announced that it would be undertaking a review of the Condominium Act and public consultation with condominium community stakeholders, including owners, residents, developers and property managers. A number of issues of concern were...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
As we previously reported, Toronto is considering dramatic increases to development fees that could result in purchasers paying price increases of almost $15,000. Toronto’s executive committee considered this proposal on July 3, 2013, but decided to delay a decision...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Accessibility Standards for Customer Service: The Clock is Ticking… The clock is ticking for condominium buildings: beginning January 1, 2012, private sector organizations in Ontario will be required to comply with the first of five standards to be developed under...