May 30, 2023
A Reminder About Incurring Reasonable Charges When It Comes to Enforcement
A recent Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) decision provides another reminder of the need for condominium corporations to act reasonably.
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May 29, 2023
What Are Some Tools Available When Dealing With a Dispute in a Condominium Environment?
Even when a condominium corporation has a strong governance framework in place, disputes are (unfortunately) an inevitable aspect of condominium
April 27, 2023
Vacant Unit and Underused Housing Tax
Does your condominium need to file a declaration for the City of Ottawa Vacant Unit Tax? If yes, the declaration must be made by April 30, 2023. Read on to see if your condominium might qualify as a residential property subject to the Vacant Unit Tax or the Underused Housing Tax implemented by the Federal Government.
April 26, 2023
What About a Director’s Request for Records?
In a recent case, a Director made a request for records, and the condominium corporation treated this request like any other request by an owner. The condominium corporation withheld records in accordance with Section 55 (4) of the Condominium Act, and also demanded fees for the requested records in accordance with the regulations that apply to requests for records by owners. The Director then applied to the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT), arguing that these restrictions should not apply to him as a Director.
April 21, 2023
Matters Falling Outside the CAT’s Jurisdiction
In three recent decisions, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) confirmed that the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to decide disputes that are fundamentally about alleged inadequate repair or maintenance (and not fundamentally about nuisance prohibited by the condominium’s governing documents).
April 3, 2023
Proposed Changes to the Condominium Act: Facilitating Electronic Voting and Virtual Meetings
The Province of Ontario is introducing changes to the Condominium Act that will give condominium corporations increased flexibility regarding electronic voting and virtual meetings.
