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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 […]

A Condominium Corporation’s Right to Access the Units

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, showing signs of deterioration and […]

Condominium Corporations’ Duty to Be Honest with Owners

In the case of Gonzales v. York Condominium Corporation No. 242, the court reaffirmed the critical duty of condominium corporations to be truthful and transparent with owners. The dispute arose when the owners of a unit challenged special assessments levied by the condominium corporation and alleged that they had not been properly informed—at the time […]

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. […]

Handling pet disputes in condos

Case underscores how careful owners should be when choosing their tenants Tuesday, September 13, 2022 By Inderpreet Suri, originally posted on reminetwork.com A national survey from Narrative Research, conducted in November 2021, found about three million pets joined Canadian homes during the pandemic, with Ontario at the top of that list. Ontarian pet owners are […]

Labour shortages, supply chain challenges endure

Check out another recent publication penned by MCRS manager Kirsten Dale for Condo Business magazine about the continued impact of COVID on the condominium management industry. Labour shortages, supply chain challenges endure The current wait time for some appliances is eight months or more Wednesday, December 8, 2021 By Kirsten Dale – Remi Network   […]