You’ve been elected to sit on your condo’s board of directors. Perhaps this is your first term, or you’ve been re-elected to your condo’s board over several terms. Ideally, you already possess well-defined hard skills that may include, for example,
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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Condominium Deposit Interest – January 1, 2023
By Denise Lash
As a result of the recent rise in interest rates, purchasers of condominium units will now receive interest on their deposits. Coming January 1, 2023, interest payments on deposits will be further increased with the introduction of further regulations under
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The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act – What You Need to Know
By Sarah Morrey
In an effort to calm housing prices and increase affordability, Parliament passed the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the “Act”), which comes into force on January 1, 2023.
The Act creates a prohibition on non-Canadians
The Act creates a prohibition on non-Canadians
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Come Visit Us at the Condo Conference
By Josh Milgrom
We’re looking forward to an amazing Condo Conference this year and to reconnecting with many of our industry friends and colleagues on September 30 and October 1.
Stop by booth 310 to visit us on the trade show floor!
Stop by booth 310 to visit us on the trade show floor!
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Mind Your Reserve Fund – or Pay the Price
By Denise Lash
As a responsible condo Board director, it is your obligation under the Condominium Act, 1998 to oversee and approve the corporation’s finances, operating and reserve funds, and budgets on behalf of the owners. The role of a Board member requires
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Beware of Convoluted, Non-existent or Onerous Termination Clauses
By Josh Milgrom
Most standard contracts for services in the condo industry include termination clauses – while the majority of these are fairly reasonable, from time to time, a contract comes across our desk that just leaves us shaking our heads.
Some contracts
Some contracts
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Important Announcement: Expiry Date for Virtual Meeting and E-Voting extended to September 30, 2023
By Denise Lash
Great news received moments ago.
Today, the Government of Ontario made regulatory amendments under the Condominium Act, 1998 (Condo Act) which extend the effective period of temporary legislative provisions permitting condo corporations to call and hold meetings virtually without
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Rule Prohibiting Dogs Enforced by CAT
A recent CAT decision has raised the eyebrows of certain condominium lawyers.
In Decoste v. Halton Condominium Corporation No, 134, 2022 ONCAT 52, the Tribunal enforced a rule which prohibited dogs of any size, residing in or visiting the
In Decoste v. Halton Condominium Corporation No, 134, 2022 ONCAT 52, the Tribunal enforced a rule which prohibited dogs of any size, residing in or visiting the
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September 30, 2022 Deadline-Virtual Meetings and E-Voting
By Denise Lash
Do you have a virtual meeting and electronic voting by-law?
If not, you should start the process now before the deadline of September 30th, 2022; otherwise, you may find that after September 30th 2022, you may not be able to hold
If not, you should start the process now before the deadline of September 30th, 2022; otherwise, you may find that after September 30th 2022, you may not be able to hold
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Common Elements Causing Noise Disturbances – A recent case
By Sarah Morrey
A recent case has highlighted the importance of timely and meaningful responses by condominium corporations to owner complaints – and the potential consequences for failing to adequately attend to the issues.
The case, Wong v. TSCC No. 1918, 2022 ONSC
The case, Wong v. TSCC No. 1918, 2022 ONSC
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