by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
When purchasing a resale condominium unit it is important to consider the financial condition of the condominium corporation and not just look at the location, amenities and features of the unit. Most purchasers do not pay enough attention to such matters as the...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
In 2007, the Canadian federal government announced that starting in January, 2012, incandescent light bulbs would be phased out in order to reduce energy consumption. Just recently, the government proposed an amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulation so that the...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
We’re in the midst of the holiday season! I have noticed Christmas lights on a number of condo balconies – which makes me wonder if the unit owners checked their condo rules before putting up the lights. New condo owners are often surprised to find out that...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Section 112 of the Condominium Act (the “Act”) permits the new board elected after the turnover of the Corporation to terminate certain types of agreements for the supply of goods, services or facilities entered into by the Corporation prior to the turnover. The...
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...
