The integration of technology into condominium board governance is accelerating, offering new efficiencies and challenges for directors and managers as
In Oxford Condominium Corporation No. 24 v. Post, 2025 ONCAT 192, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) found that persistent garbage
In the case of Clegg v. CCC 382 (decided July 10, 2025), the owner asserted (among other things) that certain
Overview of Legislative ChangeEffective January 1, 2026, amendments to Ontario Regulation 87/25 under the Ontario Fire Code will enhance fire
Podcast:
Navigating Difficult Owners
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If you missed our November 24, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing How to Navigate Difficult Owners: Practical Strategies for Condo Boards
The CAT is one of many dispute resolution tools available in our industry and it provides a useful function for
The Ontario Divisional Court in Waterloo North Condominium Corporation No. 37 v. Baha provides essential guidance for condominium boards handling
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All About Insurance
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If you missed our October 28, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Insurance, it is now available as the latest episode of
As of October 1, 2025, Ontario’s Small Claims Court monetary jurisdiction has officially increased from $35,000 to $50,000 under Ontario
Subsection 17(3) of the Condominium Act (the “Act”) establishes the general obligation for a condominium corporation to take all reasonable
In the case of York Region Standard Condominium Corporation No. 972 v. Lee (2021 and 2025), Kitec plumbing had been
In Tosoni v. Brandi, 2025 ONCAT 148, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (hereinafter referred to as the “Tribunal”) ruled that persistent cigarette
In the case of Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2510 v. Sharma, the condominium corporation alleged that a Board member
In the case of Seif v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1511, the owner alleged that excessive noise from a
Recently, in 1199831 Ontario Ltd v. Halton Standard Condominium Corporation No. 732, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) considered whether a
Podcast:
The 2025 DHA Summer Q&A
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If you missed our June 17, 2025, Summer Q&A Session, it is now available as the latest episode of our
In the case of Kwok v. Man, Lo, the Applicant complained about noise from the unit above. She claimed that the
Podcast:
CAT Updates!
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If you missed our May 29, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing CAT Updates and Standards for Condo Boards and Managers, it
Podcast:
Spring Cleaning
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If you missed our April 24, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Spring Cleaning, it is now available as the latest episode
The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) recently issued a significant decision in MTCC No. 1031 v. Lengyel, involving a long-standing parking
In the case of Jalbout v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 272, the owner had requested various records. The Tribunal held that
In the case of Benmergui v. YRSCC No. 1510, the Applicant owner sought urgent interim relief (claiming a need for
Navigating records requests can be taxing for condominium corporations and owners. Legislation and case law clearly confirms that owners are
Podcast:
Meeting Madness!
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If you missed our March 27, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Meetings, it is now available as the latest episode of
In the case of Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 978 v. McNeil, the condominium corporation sought access to the Respondent’s
In the case of MTCC 993 v. Daniel Zhan, the condominium corporation’s governing documents (Declaration and Rules) prohibited pets. Nevertheless,
In the decision of Choi v Lacerona, Tolentino, the Condominium Authority Tribunal dealt with the issue of cooking odour transfer
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Common Element Modifications
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If you missed our February 20, 2025 Condo Crunch addressing Common Element Modifications, it is now available as the latest
In the case of Gonzales v. York Condominium Corporation No. 242, the owners of one of the units claimed that
Subsection 117(2) of the Condominium Act prohibits condominium corporations and unit owners alike from carrying on activities that create a
In the case of Ramos v. York Condominium Corp. No. 25, the condominium corporation had held an election at its
Podcast:
Maintaining Records and Managing Record Requests
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If you missed our January 23, 2025 Condo Crunch addressing Records, it is now available as the latest episode of
The Condominium Authority Tribunal decision of Kovalenko v. Romanino et al. dealt with the allegation of an owner – who
Podcast:
2024 Holiday Q&A with DHA
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Another year has gone by and we are back with another holiday Q&A session. In this packed episode, the DHA
The depth of winter is one of our traditional times to gather together, to celebrate, and to exchange gifts. In
Podcast:
Dogs at the CAT
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If you missed our November 28, 2024, Condo Crunch addressing Dogs at the CAT, it is now available as the
Are pet prohibitions in condominium bylaws and rules permitted? In our view, the answer is yes, in certain circumstances, so
The Condominium Authority Tribunal, also known as the CAT, has jurisdiction to certain matters set out in Regulation 179/17. Among
Podcast:
Condominium Authority Tribunal
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If you missed our September 26, 2024 Condo Crunch addressing the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT), it is now available as
In York Region Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1451 v. Chen, the condominium corporation (YRSCC 1451) sought relief against a unit owner,
Podcast:
Summer Q & A
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As our readers may know, we had our Summer Q & A event on June 28, 2024. If you had
Podcast:
Tarion and Tidbits
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If you missed our May 1, 2024 Condo Crunch addressing Tarion, it is now available as the latest episode of
In the case of Tartakovsky-Guilels v. York Region Condominium Corporation No. 829, the condominium corporation’s Declaration stated that parking spaces
In the case of MTCC 905 v. Davies, the owner had installed a video surveillance camera behind the window of
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Musa v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 255 provides important insights into the legal
Any owner who plans to attend a meeting by proxy may find that the CAO’s new “Smart Proxy Tool” is
In the case of Currie v. MTCC 973, the owner had requested various records from the condominium corporation. The Tribunal
Podcast:
The 2025 DHA Holiday Q&A
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If you missed our December 16, 2025 Holiday Q&A, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
Status certificates are one of the greatest risks of liability for a condominium corporation. However, if a condominium corporation
“Home” can come in many forms. For some, home is a downtown apartment.For others, home is a suburban townhome.For still
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