The holiday season brings joy, community spirit, and festive decorations, but it can also present unique challenges for condo managers and board members. Understanding how to handle holiday decorations effectively is crucial to maintaining harmony in the community and respecting
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Comparing the U.S. Election to a Condo Election: Key Similarities and Differences
When most people think of elections, the intense debates, party lines, and media attention of national elections like those in the United States often come to mind. Yet, at a smaller scale, condo elections — where board members are chosen
Policies vs. Rules: Time to Change your Rules
A recent CAT decision stresses the importance of incorporating policies into rules otherwise those policies will likely not be enforceable against a unit owner or resident.
In Tartakovsky-Guilels v. York Region Condominium Corporation NO. 829 the Tribunal found that the
Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities Table
Does your corporation have a maintenance and repair responsibilities table?
A maintenance and repair responsibilities table is a document which sets out what owners are responsible to maintain and repair after damage and what the Corporation is responsible for. Section
Don’t Forget the Accompanying Statement!
Records requested by owners are often redacted as they contain unit-specific information, information pertaining to employees, litigation, or solicitor-client privilege.
Pursuant to section 55(4)(c) of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”), the right to examine or obtain records of a
Efficiency Retrofits for Condos – Free Upcoming Webinar – 1.0 CPE credit
We’re pleased to be hosting an upcoming webinar on efficiency retrofits for condos on June 25. The webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 CPE credit by CMRAO.
Tailored to cover important issues and benefits for condos, the workshop aims to
Recent Article in CondoBusiness on Electric Vehicles
“The electric vehicle landscape is complex, ever-changing and at the cutting edge of technology. For condominium corporations and their owners, this means that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Unfortunately, the current iteration of the condominium legislation in Ontario, the Condominium
The Cost of Saving Money – CAI Luncheon!
Striking the balance between saving costs and keeping common expenses stable and ensuring a condo corporation is adequately maintained is a difficult task for boards and managers.
For instance, sometimes delaying an important reserve fund project or failing to address
Privacy Concerns: Video Doorbells in Condos
In the age of technological advancements, the integration of video doorbells in condos have become an increasingly hot topic. Video doorbells, equipped with real-time video streaming, have revolutionized home security. While these devices offer enhanced security and convenience, the rising
A little thanks goes a long way!
Taking on the role of a condominium director can at times be rewarding but other times board members can be faced with disgruntled owners with harsh criticisms who voice their concerns at owners’ meetings. Although sometimes the criticisms may be