Tag Archives: CMRAO
Harassment Issues
Understanding the Condominium Authority Tribunal’s Jurisdiction on Harassment Issues The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) handles a range of disputes related to condominium living, including issues about records, pets, parking, and nuisance-related matters, as outlined in Regulation 179/17. But what happens when the issue involves harassment? Can the CAT step in? A recent case, Dambremont v. […]
New! Government Emergency Order for Condo Meetings
On April 24, 2020, the Government of Ontario enacted additional measures to support condominium corporations during the COVID-19 pandemic with amendments to Emergency Order O. Reg. 107/20. The Emergency Order is in effect province-wide and retroactive to March 17, 2020 (the day the order came into effect) and now includes amendments to: Permit corporations governed […]
MCRS President D. Dale Appointed to CMRAO Advisory Committee
In the Spring of 2019, the CMRAO convened the first meeting of the Advisory Committee, whose members represent different points of view within the condominium management sector. Members are appointed by the CMRAO’s Board of Directors, serve on a voluntary basis, and are expected to provide input on a range of issues that are important […]
CCI-N 2018 Fall Leaders’ Forum
The 2018 CCI-N Fall Leader’s Forum wraps up today in London, Ontario and tomorrow will see the 1st Annual CCI National Conference (also to be held in London). This year’s Conference program has centered on mental health in condo communities, a fascinating subject with many considerations for condominium professionals and owners. For more information on […]
When Big City Meets Small Town…
MCRS Property Manager, Kirsten Both, was a recent contributor in ACMO’s Summer 2018 Edition of CM Manager. The topic? Gentrification in condos in small towns! Check out the article below… When Big City Meets Small Town According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, “gentrification” is defined as “the process of renewing and rebuilding accompanying an influx of middle-class or […]
Analysis: Who should bear the costs of condo manager licensing?
Recently MCRS company president, Debbie Dale, undertook an analysis for Condo Business Magazine pertaining to condo manager licensing fees. With the enhancement of the Condominium Act and the introduction of the Condominium Management Services Act, Ontario condo owners, condo managers and management firms are facing new expenses that fall outside of existing budgets. Check out the […]