At a recent in-person owners meeting that I attended, traditional voting methods were used: paper ballots were prepared for the attendees, paper proxies were submitted, and registration delays pushed the start time back by over 20 minutes. Despite all the effort, quorum was not achieved. This experience underscores a key issue in condominium governance- electronic…

While drones are not a frequent concern for most Ontario condominiums, their use for photography, recreation, and property inspections is increasing. With this rise, questions about privacy and security are emerging— especially when drones fly near residential units or common areas. A recent controversial social media video highlighted a situation where a drone hovered close…

When a board or management receives a records request from an owner, the first step is to determine whether the documents requested are records that the owner is entitled to receive.  In some cases, it may not be clear, and legal counsel may need to advise the corporation so that response to the owner is…

A recent cost endorsement of Justice Bordin in the unreported decision of CIBC Mortgages Inc. v. York Condominium Corporation No. 54 provides mortgagees, condominium corporations and property managers with some needed direction on the issue of a mortgagee accessing a unit. The decision reinforced the standard practice of many condominium corporations à if a mortgagee…

Under the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act“) individuals running for election to a condominium’s board of directors or being appointed to one, must disclose specific information before their election or appointment.
What Must Candidates Disclose?
Candidates must disclose the following:

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Condominium corporations are facing increasing challenges as insurance premiums continue to rise. In response, many corporations are exploring ways to mitigate these costs, including seeking recovery from unit owners whose actions may have contributed to premium hikes. Some condominium declarations contain provisions that pass on the increase to the corporation’s insurance premiums in certain circumstances,…

Before diving into our festive condo tale, we’d like to dedicate this post to none other than Rod Escayola, whose annual holiday blog posts have become a cherished tradition in the world of Ontario condominiums. Rod has an incredible knack for combining wit, wisdom, and a sprinkle of holiday magic to make even the driest…