Tag Archives: Condo Law
Can Motion-Activated Lights Create an Unreasonable Nuisance for Unit Owners?
When it comes to condominium living, balancing individual rights with community needs is essential. A recent case before the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) examined whether motion-activated hallway lights could be considered an unreasonable nuisance under the Condominium Act. Understanding Nuisance in Condominium Law Subsection 117(2) of the Condominium Act prohibits activities that create a nuisance, […]
The Cost of a Flawed Election
The High Price of a Mishandled Election Elections in condominium corporations must be conducted with transparency and fairness. The case of Ramos v. York Condominium Corp. No. 25 demonstrates the costly consequences of failing to uphold these principles. In 2021, York Condominium Corporation No. 25 (YCC 25) held an election to fill four Board vacancies. […]
Anticipating the Needs of Aging Condo Communities
Renovating for Accessibility: Easy Ways to Prioritize Inclusion in New Builds As Canada’s population ages, the demand for accessible housing is growing. A national study from the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) found that 87% of Canadians believe accessible housing should be available to everyone, yet many condos are not designed with aging residents in mind. […]
Smoke and Odour Migration in a Condominium that Permits Smoking
Condominium Authority Tribunal Decision: Kovalenko v. Romanino et al. – A Case of Smoking and Nuisance Claims In the recent decision of Kovalenko v. Romanino et al., the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) addressed the issue of smoke and odour migration within a condominium building that allows smoking. The Applicant, an owner who resides in the […]
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. […]