by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
A couple of months ago we reported that the Law Society of Upper Canada had refused to grant a licence to practice law to an applicant, after having determined that the applicant was not of good character. This determination was made on the basis of the applicant’s...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
What happens when three condominium corporations share facilities or services with a freehold commercial/retail owner and there is no cost sharing or reciprocal agreement which allocates any costs to the freehold commercial/retail owner? A recent decision of the...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Wood Burning Fireplaces in homes can often lead to high risk situations if not properly maintained and repaired. Many fires have been caused by problems with the corrosion of chimneys, all because the owner was not aware of the hazards. In high-rise and town home...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The courts have once again confirmed that restrictions in a condominium corporation’s documents, which state that all units must be occupied by a single family, thus excluding unrelated roomers and/or boarders, are valid restrictions. In the case of Nipissing...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
For some reason, condo people feel that there are different standards for making statements on-line versus written communication. Never before have we had so many cases of board members and unit owners alleging defamation because of some harmful comments made through...