To kick off the new year, we’re reviewing the Condo Act in a series we’re calling “Back to Basics”. We’ll cover common topics and issues that often arise in condo living. So, follow along and we hope you’ll gain an
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Top Ten Condo Law Cases of 2023
Happy New Year to our readers.
We hope 2024 is a year of peace, balance and prosperity. We present our top ten condo law cases of 2023 in our newest issue of Condo Alert!
Here’s hoping the past decisions help
The Code and the CAT: Old habits die hard and old dogs don’t learn new tricks
Toronto often ranks amongst the dog-friendliest cities in the world. Sadly, this sentiment does not necessarily apply to condos in the city. Through its governing docs, condos can impose an outright prohibition on dogs from entering the premises; it can
John Warren – Condo Audit Warrior
John Warren, a long-time Director & Past President of CCI-Toronto, was everyone’s friend in condo world. He passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023.
John received his CA designation in 1973 and spent 2 years at a large audit firm
No credit for the chargeback card: Practical solutions and why improper condo chargebacks are not the answer
Condo living is unpredictable and there’s always something new…yet I write about chargebacks, indemnity clauses and Amlani all too often. The law is settled: condos cannot charge back enforcement-related costs – specifically legal letters – without a court order, despite
Boats, legislation changes and more…
Our Summer 2023 issue of the Condo Alert! reports on a grab bag of items including upcoming changes to the Condo Act and condo adjacent matters.
Enjoy the rest of the summer,
Andrea
Common element nuisance – what’s bugs got to do (got to do with it)?
An owner brought a CAT application alleging she was experiencing unreasonable noise from a common element garage grate and unreasonable noise, odour, smoke and vapour from a common element industrial vent. At Stage 3, the condo made a preliminary submission
Core doors, corridors and court orders – court won’t interfere with condo’s decision on uniformity of appearance of unit exteriors
Owners are not allowed to modify the common elements as they please. Though owners have broader rights regarding their individual “units”, the line between “units” and “common elements” can often blur, leading to escalated disputes.
Insurance deductible chargebacks – are you covered?
The Condo Act requires condominium corporations to insure against damage to the common elements and (standard) units that is caused by major perils such as fire or water escape. Picture this: you come home from a long day at work,
Costs curtailed at the CAT: Clarity and consistency are needed
Parties seeking costs awards from the CAT must understand that the Tribunal has the discretion to award costs: even if a party is entirely successful on their claim, there is no guarantee it will receive its full costs, if any.