April 16, 2025
When is a Condominium Corporation Responsible for an Owner’s Alternate Accommodation?
In the case of Benmergui v. YRSCC No. 1510, the Applicant owner sought urgent interim relief (claiming a need for
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March 21, 2025
A Condominium Corporation’s Right to Access the Units
In the case of Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 978 v. McNeil, the condominium corporation sought access to the Respondent’s
February 18, 2025
Condominium Corporations’ Duty to be Honest with Owners
In the case of Gonzales v. York Condominium Corporation No. 242, the owners of one of the units claimed that
February 6, 2025
The Cost of a Flawed Election
In the case of Ramos v. York Condominium Corp. No. 25, the condominium corporation had held an election at its
December 17, 2024
Holiday Message from DHA
The depth of winter is one of our traditional times to gather together, to celebrate, and to exchange gifts. In
October 16, 2024
Service Dogs and the need for Medical Evidence
In the case of Wentworth Condominium Corporation No. 156 v. Halloum, the condominium corporation applied for the removal of the
October 9, 2024
Corporation’s Parking Policy was not Enforceable
In the case of Tartakovsky-Guilels v. York Region Condominium Corporation No. 829, the condominium corporation’s Declaration stated that parking spaces
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
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.
July 25, 2024
What About Requiring a Service Animal Vest?
In a recent case, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ruled against a condominium corporation’s proposed condition that an owner’s service animal should be required to wear an identifying vest. We’re concerned about this decision.
July 12, 2024
Pet Rules and the Duty to Accommodate
A recent decision of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) provides helpful guidance about the principles that apply when a resident seeks an exception from a pet rule due to a disability.
June 26, 2024
Court Orders Owner to Sell and Vacate Unit
In the history of Ontario condominium law, there have only been a handful of cases where a Court has ordered an owner to sell the owner’s unit. Except in the most extreme cases, the Courts prefer to order the owner to comply with the condominium corporation’s governing documents, and then to order a sale only if there is a further and serious non-compliance. This is an example.
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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.
