Does your corporation have a maintenance and repair responsibilities table?
A maintenance and repair responsibilities table is a document which sets out what owners are responsible to maintain and repair after damage and what the Corporation is responsible for. Section 43 of the Condominium Act, 1998 provides a list of the documentation that is required
Don’t Forget the Accompanying Statement!
Records requested by owners are often redacted as they contain unit-specific information, information pertaining to employees, litigation, or solicitor-client privilege.
Pursuant to section 55(4)(c) of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”), the right to examine or obtain records of a corporation do not apply to:
We’re pleased to be hosting an upcoming webinar on efficiency retrofits for condos on June 25. The webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 CPE credit by CMRAO.
Tailored to cover important issues and benefits for condos, the workshop aims to give managers and directors the tools they need to start considering energy efficiency upgrades. Workshop
“The electric vehicle landscape is complex, ever-changing and at the cutting edge of technology. For condominium corporations and their owners, this means that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Unfortunately, the current iteration of the condominium legislation in Ontario, the Condominium Act, 1998, treats the installation of electric vehicle charging stations or electric infrastructure to support
Striking the balance between saving costs and keeping common expenses stable and ensuring a condo corporation is adequately maintained is a difficult task for boards and managers.
For instance, sometimes delaying an important reserve fund project or failing to address a building deficiency may result in short-term savings but long-term financial consequences.
This example, and
In the age of technological advancements, the integration of video doorbells in condos have become an increasingly hot topic. Video doorbells, equipped with real-time video streaming, have revolutionized home security. While these devices offer enhanced security and convenience, the rising installation of video doorbells in condos has sparked concerns about privacy.
Living in a condo
Taking on the role of a condominium director can at times be rewarding but other times board members can be faced with disgruntled owners with harsh criticisms who voice their concerns at owners’ meetings. Although sometimes the criticisms may be warranted, for instance, in situations where boards have acted inappropriately or where the one classic
A status certificate is a crucial document for prospective purchasers. This document serves as a comprehensive guide, offering a point-in-time snapshot of the condominium corporation’s fiscal health, potential circumstances which may result in an increase in common expenses, ongoing legal matters, and other potential red flags that would be of interest to purchasers. Status certificates
“Another year over. And what have we done?” It has been a busy year for the condo industry in Ontario, while pandemic-related issues quietly took a back seat.
Globally, political, economic and environmental issues made headlines. Here at home, interest rates rose as the Bank of Canada tried to contain inflation. For the condo industry,
It is not uncommon that lawyers are asked to review signed contracts from clients after the lengthy tendering process has already been completed. But there are reasons why you may want to involve your lawyer much earlier on in the process and here are the reasons why:
What is the Tender/Procurement Process?
Tendering, also known
