Tag Archives: CMRAO
Visitor Parking Isn’t a Second Parking Spot:
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 a vehicle and the improper […]
An Interesting Recent Decision about Records Requests
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 were overly broad and not […]
Understanding and working with complaints
Reflections on Condo Living: Embracing Knowledge, Patience, and Harmony For those living and working in condominiums, the expert insights shared by our Rapid Fire Panelists at the October 30th Brunch & Learn at Barrie Golf & Country Club were truly appreciated. The overwhelming enthusiasm for our educational events is something we deeply value and reflects […]
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 […]