September 24, 2024
Are owners permitted to record activities on the common elements?
In the case of MTCC 905 v. Davies, the owner had installed a video surveillance camera behind the window of
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Latest Condo Law News
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September 19, 2024
Maintenance Matters: Key Lessons from Musa v. CCC 255 on Condo Corporations’ Responsibilities
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Musa v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 255 provides important insights into the legal
September 11, 2024
The CAO has issued its Report on Reserve Fund Survey Findings
The CAO’s “Report on Reserve Fund Survey Findings” is now available and can be found here. The prominent finding in
September 4, 2024
Reasonable Noise in Shared Living Environments
In Farinha v. White, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) addressed a common issue in condominiums: noise complaints between neighbours. This
August 30, 2024
Standard Units – A Refresher
Condominium owners sometimes assert that “the condominium corporation is responsible for my standard unit”, but that is not what standard units are all about. Repair responsibility is determined by the Condominium Act and by the Declaration. In most cases, the standard unit description doesn’t impact the repair responsibility.
August 21, 2024
Balancing the Scales: The Impact of Peel Condominium Corporation No. 94 v. Cooper on Pet Policies and Enforcement
The recent ruling by the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) in Peel Condominium Corporation No. 94 v. Cooper highlights the enforcement of condominium rules and pet owner responsibilities. The Tribunal upheld the Board’s decision, affirming that pet owner’s persistent non-compliance with pet regulations rendered her dog a nuisance.
