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Condo Lingo – Common Errors and Misconceptions

Condominium Management Law Blog | August 09, 2021 | by Michelle Kelly This is the first of another series for our blog. In this series, we will discuss some common terms and phrases that we regularly hear owners and others in the industry use incorrectly, leading to confusion and errors. Today's post will focus on terms and phrases used to describe the type of condominium and…

An Important CAT Case About Compensation and Costs

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March 1, 2023 | James Davidson | Davidson Houle Allen LLP Condominium Law n the case of TSCC 2804 v. Micoli, the Tribunal ultimately found that a tenant (and the tenant’s co-resident) were “a highly disruptive presence in the condominium, causing nuisances that unreasonably interfere with and disturb the comfort or quiet…

Electric Vehicle Chargers

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Electric Vehicle charging stations have been in the news lately, with articles in the Globe, CBC and more. Owners who want to install EV chargers need to look no further than the Condo Authority's resources. Condo corporations can also decide to install charging stations, but must follow a different process…

Have you implemented your harassment rules and policies?

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Remi Network | Thursday, December 8, 2022 | By Sonja Hodis When we first think of condo living, images of Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs come to mind. The birds are chirping, the landscaping looks great, the air smells fresh and everyone lives harmoniously under one roof. However,…

Condominium Authority Tribunal Holds That Dog Is Not a Service Animal

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Article replublished from dhacondolaw.ca | from January 6th 2023 by James Davidson In the case of Waterloo North Condominium Corporation No. 70 v. Sinyard, the condominium corporation sought an order for the removal of a dog. The corporation had two reasons: The dog exceeded the weight limit (9 kg / 20…

Rethinking staffing models amid a labour shortage

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How flexibility in condo management could help attract and retain talent Wednesday, December 14, 2022 By Rebecca Melnyk - www.reminetwork.com   The pandemic has prompted a widespread reevaluation of the workplace across industries, but some members of Ontario’s condo sector have long foreseen shifts that are necessary to improve a…

Ontario Condo Managers Grapple with Price Hikes

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Budgets under pressure as construction costs shoot skyward Monday, October 17, 2022 - By Rebecca Melnyk - www.reminetwork.com As multi-residential buildings wrestle with rising construction costs, condo managers in Ontario are experiencing the impacts up close. Inflation, supply chain disruption and labour shortages are collectively affecting both capital projects and…