Topic
Condominium Governance
28 published works
Lash Condo Law Blog
Occupancy Restrictions in Condos: Rules, By‑laws, and Common Pitfalls
By Denise Lash
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…
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
Understanding Non-Votes in Associations
By Joseph Adams
Q: I recently read an article you published explaining that if a majority of votes are required to approve a material change at a condominium that a non-vote is considered…
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog
Our Condominium Just Turned Over From Developer Control. What’s Next?
The developer has just turned over control of the condominium association to the unit owners. There’s a new board and a long to-do list, among which is the important question:…
Lash Condo Law Blog
Proxies, e‑voting and where we go from here
By Denise Lash
When Bert Winberg, founder of the Rockport Group, began building condominiums in the Toronto area in the late 1960s, condominiums were a largely unknown concept and there was no specific…
Lash Condo Law Blog
The Turnover Meeting: A Critical Milestone for a Condominium
Whether you’re a new condo owner, a freshly elected board member, or a seasoned condominium manager, the turnover meeting is your community’s first major milestone and one of its most important. A…
Lash Condo Law Blog
Electronic Voting for In-Person Condo Owners Meetings
By Denise Lash
At a recent in-person owners meeting that I attended, traditional voting methods were used: paper ballots were prepared for the attendees, paper proxies were submitted, and registration delays pushed the…
Lash Condo Law Blog
Candidate Disclosure Obligations
Under the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act“) individuals running for election to a condominium’s board of directors or being appointed to one, must disclose specific information before their election or appointment.…
Lash Condo Law Blog
Policies vs. Rules: Time to Change your Rules
By Denise Lash
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…
Lash Condo Law Blog
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…
Lash Condo Law Blog
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…