The opening paragraphs to Berman v. York Condominium Corp. No. 99 could not have set up the starting point for an oppression application any better:
The oppression remedy starts by someone having an expectation….But to be actionable at law, a…
Continue Reading Oppression in condominiums: “Feeling of expectation” must be objectively reasonable
Our Autumn 2021 issue of Condo Alert! reports on the continuing prevalence of the Ontario Superior Court to follow the mandate set by higher courts that matters which are subject to mediation and arbitration must proceed by that route (even…
Continue Reading Mandatory mediation and changes to the Act and CAT
A Toronto condominium community recently endured a tenant from hell. In MTCC 1025 v. Hui, residents, security staff and contractors were subject to a tenant’s threatening and disturbing behaviour, including:
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Continue Reading Cooperative unit owner pays the price for tenant’s outrageous conduct
The Province of Ontario announced that effective September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (which they define as having two vaccination doses for at least 14 days) and provide proof of vaccination status along with photo ID…
Continue Reading Ontario’s Vaccine Passport and condos
In February 2021, the provincial Home Construction Regulation Authority (HCRA) became responsible for licensing and regulating home builders and sellers in Ontario. This was previously overseen by the Tarion Warranty Corporation (TARION).
The HCRA sets standards for competence and conduct…
Continue Reading Home Construction Regulation Authority and Superior Court promote new home buyer protection
A Toronto condominium corporation finds itself in the news lately (link to article here) over a hotly-contested election.
Two unsuccessful candidates brought a legal proceeding claiming election interference after they won on an initial count by a slim margin…
Continue Reading Condo elections, dodging “fake news” and voter fraud
We recently blogged about the current framework governing electronic signatures in Ontario (here). In a May 2021 case, the Divisional Court recognized text messages as a valid digital signature in a dispute between parties over a debt for…
Continue Reading E-signatures continued – Are text messages valid digital signatures?
Our newest issue of GMA’s newsletter Condo Alert! – Summer 2021, contains a litigation report on Mark Arnold’s success for victims of terrorism and a case summary of the CAT’s recent treatment of fees payable for records.
We hope…
Continue Reading Justice for victims of terrorism and what is the cost of records?
GMA is proud of our comprehensive Standard Unit By-law (“SUBL”) and streamlined processing arrangements.
Our SUBL precedent has recently evolved. We have buttressed its existing strict liability insurance deductible provision by specifically defining circumstances where an owner is liable for…
Continue Reading Standard Unit By-law Upgrades
The Superior Court of Justice recently raised an interesting question: can a condominium corporation foreclose on a unit to enforce its lien? While the Court didn’t answer the question, raising the question seemingly casts doubt on what a corporation can…
Continue Reading “Like a Mortgagee”: no uncertainty with condo liens and foreclosure/power of sale
