August 5, 2022
Owner Not Entitled to Request Draft AGM Minutes or AGM Recording
In the case of King v. York Region Condominium Corporation No. 692, the owner requested draft minutes in relation to
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August 4, 2022
Electrical Vehicle Chargers – Some Special Considerations
As our readers will know, the Regulations under the Condominium Act contain special provisions relating to Electrical Vehicle Chargers (EV Chargers) and Electric Vehicle Charging Systems. But some tricky issues can come up when dealing with these installations for the following reason: A condominium’s common electrical infrastructure may limit the potential for EV Chargers on the property.
July 20, 2022
Recent CAT Decision About Light Nuisance
A recent decision of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) dealt with an alleged nuisance from a security light on the condominium’s common elements.
July 20, 2022
Condominium Corporation Failed to Properly Address Noise From Garbage Room
In a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court, an owner was awarded $30,000 for “ongoing excessive noise and vibrations” which the Court said had not been properly addressed by the condominium corporation.
July 20, 2022
Follow-Up: Access to Washrooms for Delivery Persons
This amendment to the OHSA (Section 29.1) came into force earlier this year (on March 1, 2022). As we reported
July 19, 2022
When Is a Unit Repair Part of a Common Element Repair?
Sometimes work on a unit is “part of a common element project”. When does this apply?
July 19, 2022
Is a “No Dog” Rule Now Enforceable?
In a recent decision, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) has enforced a “no dog” Rule. In the case, the Tribunal also refused to overturn the Board’s decision to deny a legacy exemption (grandfathering) for a particular dog.
July 19, 2022
Recent Helpful Decision of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Respecting Service Animals
A recent decision of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal provides some helpful guidance in relation to service animals.
July 5, 2022
The CAT orders a tenant to stop smoking cannabis
In a recent case, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ordered a tenant to stop smoking cannabis. The CAT also ordered the tenant (but not the owner) to pay costs incurred by the condominium corporation.
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Episode 25 -Summer Q&A
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June 29, 2022
Episode 25 – DHA Summer Q&A
Our summer DHA Q&A was held on June 23, 2022. If you missed it, no worries. It is now the latest episode of our podcast!
June 28, 2022
The CAT Orders Removal of Dog and Awards Partial Costs
In a recent case, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ordered the removal of a dog owned by an owner’s tenant. The CAT also ordered the owner to pay a portion of the condominium corporation’s legal costs (for the CAT process).
June 28, 2022
Recent CAT decision addresses Tribunal’s jurisdiction respecting items on Common Elements
A recent decision of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) confirmed the limits on the Tribunal’s jurisdiction in relation to items on the common elements.
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Condo Cases Across Canada
A quarterly publication of the Canadian Condominium Institute, National Chapter.
Each issue contains summaries of some of the latest condominium decisions (from Courts and Administrative Tribunals) across the country. Not all cases are summarized. But most of the key condominium cases are summarized.
Editor: James Davidson, LLB., FCCI
Jim has been practicing condominium law for over 30 years. He represents condominium corporations, their directors, owners, and insurers throughout Eastern Ontario. His experience also includes building deficiencies, shared property interests, co-ownership and construction law.
