October 26, 2020
Upcoming Amendments to the Condominium Act
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services has confirmed that new amendments to the Condominium Act, 1998 will come into force on January 1, 2021.
Condominium & Joint Property Law
Our client-focused approach enables a clear path to a positive outcome.
Why DHA?
We are a boutique condominium and joint property law firm serving condominium corporations throughout Eastern Ontario. Our dedication to the practice, our clients and our community is what sets us apart.
We are experts
We focus on condominiums and other forms of shared property. There are many unique principles and issues that apply to such properties. We understand the issues and we can provide the answers.
We are responsive
Our client service also sets us apart. We know that legal issues are often urgent. Our commitment is to offer prompt service that will hopefully ease some burden and achieve strong results for our clients.
We are efficient
We come nimble and prepared in our areas of specialty. We work as a team, with extensive experience and expertise that we all share together. Our clients don’t pay for training about condominium and shared property law.
We are keen
We consider it an honour and a privilege any time someone chooses us as their legal counsel. We truly enjoy the wonderful relationships that we have with our clients. We’d love to work with you.
Our Services
As condominium law specialists representing over 800 condominium corporations, our suite of services represent our expertise in the field.
Latest Condo Law News
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October 23, 2020
Nancy Houle’s CCI National Award
We are thrilled to announce that one of our Founding Partners, Nancy Houle, was selected by the Canadian Condominium Institute – National as this year’s recipient of the coveted Distinguished Service Award (DSA).
October 20, 2020
The Theory of Reserve Fund Planning – A Primer
Section 94 of Ontario’s Condominium Act (the Act) describes the obligation of every condominium corporation to prepare and implement a new reserve fund plan following each reserve fund study. And the Act says that the reserve fund plan is to be prepared so as to result in a fund that is adequate “within a prescribed period of time and in accordance with the prescribed requirements”. What exactly does this mean?
October 15, 2020
A Little Bit of Guidance Respecting Minutes
A recent decision of Ontario’s Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) offers a little bit of guidance when it comes to preparation of meeting minutes.
October 13, 2020
An Update Respecting Gymnasiums
As mentioned in our recent blog, Ottawa, Toronto and the Peel Region have returned to a “modified” Stage 2 COVID-19
October 9, 2020
Return to a “Modified” Stage 2: What Does This Mean for Condo AGMs?
As of 12:01am on October 10, 2020, Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa will be required to return to a “modified” Stage 2 COVID-19 response, which includes the shutdown of various facilities including the following
