Compliance and procedures for development near transit projects in Ontario
Navigating development near transit corridor lands can present significant complexities, particularly in light of the regulations established by Ontario’s Building Transit Faster Act, 2020, S.O. 2020, c. 12 (the “Act”). The Act, which is aimed at expediting the completion of […]
Inspection and testing compliance under the Ontario Fire Code
All condominiums in Ontario are subject to the Fire Code (the “Fire Code”) under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (“FPPA”). The Fire Code is designed to ensure that all occupied buildings in Ontario have appropriate fire protection equipment, that […]
Status certificates: Providing adequate disclosure
As consumer protection legislation, one of the key safeguards that Ontario’s Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”) provides to prospective purchasers is the ability to request a status certificate. A status certificate lays out the nuts and bolts of the inner […]
Top five recent condo cases
As a new year starts, we provide our thoughts on five recent interesting condo cases in Ontario. While the Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) is now doing much of the heavy lifting for compliance issues, the Small Claims Court and Superior […]
Forcing a challenging condominium owner to sell their unit is no easy feat – manage your expectations!
Condo living is communal living, which can present challenges when a resident simply cannot conduct themselves in a manner that does not disturb or threaten others. Condo corporations, boards, managers and other residents often find it difficult to deal with […]
AODA: Meeting design of public spaces accessibility standards during reconstruction – Part 3
In Part One of this series we looked at how and when the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11 (“AODA”) and the design of public spaces requirements provided for by O. Reg. 191/11 Integrated Accessibility […]
AODA: Meeting design of public spaces accessibility standards during reconstruction – Part 2
In Part One of this series we looked at how and when the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11 (“AODA”) and the design of public spaces requirements provided for by O. Reg. 191/11 Integrated Accessibility […]
AODA: Meeting design of public spaces accessibility standards during reconstruction – Part 1
While the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11 (“AODA” or the “Act”) came into force almost twenty years ago, there has been a phased implementation to accessibility requirements under the Act. There has also been […]
Recordings of Annual General Meetings: Are they a record
We are often asked whether a recording of an Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) constitutes a record of the corporation that must be provided to unit owners, if requested. This question has become more common with the surge in popularity of […]
Tips for a happy condo holiday season
The holiday season provides a unique opportunity for condo corporations to foster a sense of community. From recognizing hard working staff to throwing mixers for residents, there is ample opportunity to build morale and celebrate each other’s differences. Boards seize […]
