In Di Domenico v. Halton Condominium Corporation No. 118, the Applicant alleged hearing the sound of rushing water for intervals of approximately five minutes to an hour. The condo took steps to investigate and determine the source of the
Lash Condo Law Blog
The Lash Condo Law Blog, published by Lash Condo Law, focuses on legal issues and practical guidance related to condominium corporations, cooperatives, and co-ownerships in Ontario. It covers topics such as governance and board of directors responsibilities, dispute resolution, compliance with the Condominium Act, property management challenges, contractor protocols, electronic voting, record-keeping standards, and case law updates. The blog also addresses the day-to-day realities of condo living, including noise complaints, insurance matters, and communication between owners, boards, and managers. It aims to assist condo stakeholders in navigating legal and operational complexities within condominium communities.
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Recent CAT Case – Not all Noise is a Nuisance
In Abrecht v Sheikh Al-Zoor, the Applicant brought an application before the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) with respect to an ongoing noise issue. The Applicant argued that she was facing unreasonable noise and nuisance from the unit above. The
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Recent CAT Cases: The Importance of Objective Evidence
Blaise Pascal once said, “People almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find attractive.” The Condominium Authority Tribunal seems to agree… sometimes.
CAT has released several decisions recently
CAT has released several decisions recently
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Virtual Meetings, E-Voting and Email Notices- Condo Act Amendments
By Denise Lash
By now many of us have received notification about the proposed Bill 91 “Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023” which introduces 12 amendments to the Condominium Act (the “Act”) and 22 amendments to Regulation 48/01. The Ministry has asked
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Commercial Vehicle Rule- Unenforceable
By Denise Lash
In a recent Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) decision, Simcoe Condominium Corporation No. 104 v. Leary, a rule prohibiting the parking of a licensed commercial vehicle on the condominium property and which prohibited advertisements or signs affixed to a vehicle,
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Directors Requesting Records
In Sharma v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2510, the applicant, who is a director and owner in the corporation, brought an application before the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) with respect to records. He disputed having to pay a
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The Dog Stays – Emotional Support Animal- Condo Authority Tribunal Decision
The CAT in York Condominium Corporation No. 288 v. Tamhane sheds some light on what corporations shouldn’t do when faced with concerns about an emotional support animal.
The applicant, YCC 288, is a residential condo corporation. Its governing documents prohibit
The applicant, YCC 288, is a residential condo corporation. Its governing documents prohibit
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Condo Management’s Role in the Election Process- Important Case Decision
By Denise Lash
A recent court decision highlights the importance of management and the board’s role in the election and meeting process.
In Gangoo and Giuntoli v. TSCC No. 1737, two candidates running for election to the board (the “applicants”), collected proxies
In Gangoo and Giuntoli v. TSCC No. 1737, two candidates running for election to the board (the “applicants”), collected proxies
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2022: A Condo Year-End Review
By Denise Lash
It’s December, and at this time we begin to hear familiar grumblings “Where has the year gone?” 2022 continued to be challenging for condominium corporations, unit owners and managers as issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact
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The Outlook for Condo Property Management
By Denise Lash
Property Management is Forecast to Grow as Condo Market Share Grows
We are nearing the end of a transitional 2022, looking for positive signs of better days to come. Every year at this time, banks, policy institutes and other think
We are nearing the end of a transitional 2022, looking for positive signs of better days to come. Every year at this time, banks, policy institutes and other think
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