If you are a condominium manager, an owner requisitioning a meeting is probably not the email you are hoping to find in your inbox.
And starting December 31, 2026, the requirements for owner-requisitioned meetings under the Condominium Act, 1998 (the
Most property managers know about the turn-over meeting. Far fewer know that the Condominium Act, 1998 requires a separate owners’ meeting within three months of registration. A turn-over meeting does not automatically count, and in many new buildings the three-month
Most condominium rules get written once, near the time the building registers, and then sit untouched for years. Boards renew insurance every year and review reserve funds every three. Rules often get reviewed only when something goes wrong. That gap
Summer has a way of getting busy – board meetings, AGMs, vacations, and the day-to-day of running a condominium community can push blog reading down the priority list. If you missed any of our posts since June, here’s a quick
A recent Superior Court decision, Chiarelli v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2339, confirms that the principle in Amlani v. York Condominium Corporation No. 473 continues to apply, even where a declaration’s indemnification provision is broader than the one considered
The government has set two dates for changes to the Condominium Act that affect how owners’ meetings are called.
On December 31, 2026, a new set of rules for owners’ meetings comes into force. On July 1, 2027, the Condominium
AGM season brings out the best in engaged owners. It also brings out scenarios that no one planned for.
A situation we see regularly: an owner who missed the nomination deadline decides to campaign anyway. They mail election packages to
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (“EVCS”) are becoming increasingly common in condominium communities as more owners transition to electric vehicles. Where multiple owners wish to install charging stations, a Bulk Electric Vehicle Charging Station Agreement can offer a more efficient and
Occupancy issues are coming up more often in condominiums. Boards are dealing with concerns around overcrowding, short‑term rentals, rooming‑house style arrangements, and the resulting impact on noise, security, garbage, and general wear and tear on the building.
One issue we
Most condo by-laws require a majority of units to vote in favour of the by-law for it to pass. Even in small condo corps, this can be a challenging task with off-site absentee owners, owners not understanding by-laws, and owners
