Podcast:
Episode 32 - EVerything About EV Chargers
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If you missed our electrifying March 23 discussion about electric vehicle (“EV”) chargers and EV charging, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
Many condominium corporations arrange for certain tasks to be performed by volunteers. Is this a concern?
A recent Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) decision provides another reminder of the need for condominium corporations to act reasonably.
Even when a condominium corporation has a strong governance framework in place, disputes are (unfortunately) an inevitable aspect of condominium
Does your condominium need to file a declaration for the City of Ottawa Vacant Unit Tax? If yes, the declaration must be made by April 30, 2023. Read on to see if your condominium might qualify as a residential property subject to the Vacant Unit Tax or the Underused Housing Tax implemented by the Federal Government.
In a recent case, a Director made a request for records, and the condominium corporation treated this request like any other request by an owner. The condominium corporation withheld records in accordance with Section 55 (4) of the Condominium Act, and also demanded fees for the requested records in accordance with the regulations that apply to requests for records by owners. The Director then applied to the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT), arguing that these restrictions should not apply to him as a Director.
In three recent decisions, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) confirmed that the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to decide disputes that are fundamentally about alleged inadequate repair or maintenance (and not fundamentally about nuisance prohibited by the condominium’s governing documents).
The Province of Ontario is introducing changes to the Condominium Act that will give condominium corporations increased flexibility regarding electronic voting and virtual meetings.
Podcast:
Episode 31 - Acting and Reacting Reasonably
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If you missed our Condo Crunch on November 24, 2022 regarding acting and reacting reasonably, you can now listen to the session on our podcast!
A recent decision of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) again refers to the responsibility of condominium corporations to reasonably investigate complaints.
A recent Court case dealt with certain Fire Code violations inside a unit. The case nicely demonstrates the role of the condominium corporation in such cases.
Podcast:
Episode 30 - A Close Look at Enforcement Issues
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If you missed our Condo Crunch on February 23rd, 2023 regarding enforcement issues, you can now listen to the recording on our Podcast!
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