Denise Lash and Barbara Holmes in CM Magazine

In the latest issue of Condominium Magazine, Denise Lash and Barbara Holmes discuss the importance of condominium corporations periodically reviewing their bylaws. Bylaws put in place by developers are generally “one size fits all.” As such, they may not...

Condo Legislation Across Canada

It is important to have an understanding as to how condominium issues are dealt with in other jurisdictions. This can often lead to important amendments to legislation.  It is a useful exercise to see how other provinces in Canada view such topics as insurance...

Upcoming Event and Publication News

Heenan Blaikie is Building: A Construction Business Seminar – November 24, 2010 – Toronto In this half day seminar, lawyers from various Heenan Blaikie practice groups will give you the information you need to know on the latest developments affecting your...

Q & A from Our Battle of the Proxies Seminar

We were unable to respond to all of the on-line questions submitted at our Battle of the Proxies Seminar.  Here are those questions and our answers. Q: What about proxies that come in after the mentioned deadline time?  A: The Act is silent on this question and there...

Selling Condo Superintendant Suite

Many older condominium corporations may have a superintendent suite which is part of the common elements and which may not be used for a superintendent.  I recently was contacted by a condominium corporation which had been leasing the suite pursuant to a bylaw...