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In an industry as dynamic and complex as property management, staying current isn't just beneficial — it's essential. Rules evolve, buildings get smarter, and the expectations of residents and owners continue to grow. That’s why at MCRS, we believe strongly in investing in ongoing education for our team. Recently, several of our staff members completed the ACMO Certificate Program, with a focus on Managing New… Many of the MCRS team and their families joined together at the recent AGM for the Muskoka Builders Association to celebrate Kirsten Bahlieda’s retirement from almost a decade as a Board Director for the MBA. The event, organized by Kirsten, was well-attended and included great food, fun take-aways, carriage rides… CAT Reinforces Condo Rules! In a recent decision, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) reinforced the importance of following condo parking rules and clarified the limits of disability-related accommodations. The case, MTCC No. 1031 v. Lengyel, centered around a long-standing parking dispute and involved two key issues: the long-term storage of… Learn More - Recent Decision About Records Requests In the recent case of Jalbout v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 272, the Condominium Authority Tribunal considered an owner’s request for various records. The Tribunal determined that while the owner was entitled to some of the requested records, many of the requests… *Comments on Chown v FCC 19 Are Pet Prohibitions in Condominium Bylaws and Rules Permitted? The short answer: yes, under certain circumstances. If there is a reasonable justification for a complete prohibition, it can be upheld as valid. In the recent case of FCC 19 v Chown, our firm successfully… Understanding Condominium Access Rights In the case of Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 978 v. McNeil, the condominium corporation sought access to a unit to complete necessary repairs on an adjacent water riser. According to the Court’s decision, the corporation’s engineer found that the existing epoxy liner coating had failed,…Latest Post
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Pet Prohibitions in Bylaws and Rules: Are They Permitted?
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A Condominium Corporation’s Right to Access the Units
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