November 27, 2024
Pet Prohibitions in Bylaws and Rules: Are they Permitted? Comments on Chown v FCC 19
Are pet prohibitions in condominium bylaws and rules permitted? In our view, the answer is yes, in certain circumstances, so
Condo Law Blog
The latest on Condominium Law
A selection of important articles and podcasts from our team
Podcast:
Episode 34 - Protecting Your Condo: Understanding the Risks of Uninsured Workers and Volunteers
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June 8, 2023
Episode 34 – Protecting Your Condo: Understanding the Risks of Uninsured Workers and Volunteers
If you missed our May 25 discussion about the risks associated with using uninsured workers and volunteers, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
Podcast:
Episode 33 - Spring Cleaning
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June 7, 2023
Episode 33 – Spring Cleaning
If you missed our April 27 discussion about “spring cleaning”, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
Podcast:
Episode 30 - A Close Look at Enforcement Issues
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March 7, 2023
Episode 30 – A Close Look at Enforcement Issues
If you missed our Condo Crunch on February 23rd, 2023 regarding enforcement issues, you can now listen to the recording on our Podcast!
Podcast:
Episode 28 - The 2022 DHA Holiday Q&A Extravaganza
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January 4, 2023
The 2022 DHA Holiday Q&A Extravaganza
If you missed our annual holiday Q&A session that occurred on December 15, the session recording is now the latest episode of our podcast.
Podcast:
Episode 27 - This or That… to the Court or the CAT?
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October 28, 2022
This or That… to the Court or the CAT?
If you missed our latest Condo Crunch that occurred on October 20, you can now listen to the recording on our Podcast!
Podcast:
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!
Podcast:
Episode 20 - A General Overview of the Tarion Warranty Process
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April 14, 2022
Episode 20 – A General Overview of the Tarion Warranty Process
In our latest podcast episode, Melinda and David discuss the new home warranty program generally and provide some general takeaways for Condominium Boards to consider
Podcast:
Episode 17 - Holiday Q&A with DHA
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December 22, 2021
Episode 17 – The 2021 DHA Holiday Q&A
Our latest episode is a Holiday Q&A session on various listener questions. The Q&A session took place on December 9th.
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Episode 13 - Condo Crunch 3 Updating and Amending Your Governing Documents
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June 29, 2021
Episode 13 – Updating and Amending Your Governing Documents
Our third condo crunch was held on June 24, 2021. In this edition, Jessica, Jim, and Melinda talk about changes
March 30, 2021
What Is Reasonable When an Owner Complains about the Common Elements?
Condominium corporations have a duty to act reasonably when it comes to fulfilling their obligations to repair and maintain the common elements.
In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a case where the condominium corporation was found to have acted reasonably.
Check out our blog to find out what the condominium had done in response to complaints about rooftop fans.
January 5, 2021
A Duty of Honest Performance in Condominium Contracts
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of Canada held that a group of condominium corporations breached the duty of honest performance by actively misleading a contractor with respect to the termination of a winter maintenance contract.
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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.
