by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
In a recent blog we commented that many condominiums are still using rules prepared by the developer, which may not adequately address the concerns of the condominium community. From a compliance perspective the condominium corporation is in a stronger position when...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Stage 2 Solutions Report on the Condominium Act review (the “Report”) identifies five key areas for improvement relating to condo governance. The key areas and recommendations are summarized below: I. ACCESS TO RECORDS One of the most common disputes...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Superior Court’s recent decision in Waterloo North Condominium Corporation No. 168 v. Webb, 2011 ONSC 2365 is a rare example of the court using its discretion to order a unit owner to sell his unit. In this case,the unit owner’s conduct was extremely aggressive...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
We are often asked by condominium corporations whether an appeal of Tarion’s final decision letter will prevent them from commencing a separate civil action with respect to the same deficiencies. The recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal in Metropolitan...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
What records are unit owners entitled to inspect and how should boards and property management respond? Section 55 of the Condominum Act provides some guidance as to what constitutes a “record” and what records owners do not have the right to examine. This section...
