by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The famous Thomas Edison once said “I shall make electricity so cheap that only the rich can afford to burn candles”. While we are still very far away from seeing Mr. Edison’s statement come to fruition, the provincial government has introduced legislation that...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The electric vehicle (“EV”) revolution has officially been launched and condominium developers have taken note. Many developers have recognized the invasion of the EV and the impacts this may have on the marketability of a condominium. As a result, some new...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
In 2004 the Office of the Condominium Ombudsman was set up in Florida as a resource for owners, boards and condominium associations. The Ombudsman’s office has varied responsibilities: 1. preparation of educational and reference material (available in English and...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
There have been many studies over the past few years about the potential impact cell phone towers erected near residences may have on humans. Some scientists have reported that long term exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy used to communicate from cell phones to...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Canadian Condominium Institute interviewed Denise Lash about her involvement in MTCC 747 v. Korolekh, a case that centered on the extreme behavior of a unit owner who significantly and detrimentally impacted her townhome community. Read the interview...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
How far should the board go in accommodating unit owner complaints about smoking? In the case of Sharon MacKay v. Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corp.2014, cigar smoke penetrated from one unit to the next and became too overwhelming for the unit owners; the owners...
