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...
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...
