by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many condominium corporations use the trade name, logo and/or slogans of their condominium site that was originally marketed by the developer. Whether the use is on a sign, newsletter or website, the right to use that name, logo or slogan is governed by trademark law....
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Recently, owners living in an exclusive condominium complex downtown asked me whether there was anything that could be done to prevent short-term leasing of condo units in their complex. Short-term rentals can indeed be quite problematic for a condominium corporation...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Condo owners who want to rent their units should be aware that certain steps are required before doing so. Directors and managers may want to pass along this information to their residents. Click here and look at my most recent article on page 20 in the October 2013...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
In a recent Alberta case, Condominium Plan No. 762 1302 v. Stebbing, the condominium corporation was unsuccessful in its attempt to have a cat removed from the property. The condominium by-laws provided that no animal or pet was permitted without the approval of the...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Condo fees are the lifeblood of condominiums. One owner’s failure to pay his share of common expenses causes suffering to all of the other owners in more than one way. First, the innocent owners have to bear the financial burden of the delinquent owner who benefits...
by CAI Canada | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Class action lawsuits against condo developers seem to be on the rise. We have previously blogged about class actions relating to falling glass from condominiums and faulty balcony railings. The Toronto Star recently reported that a new class action has been filed...
