CCI Huronia Blog
October 28, 2024 - Blog Post
Author: CCI Toronto
Author: CCI Toronto
Changes to the Common Elements
One area that continues to be a cause for confusion is changes to the common elements. Whether the changes are to be made by the condominium corporation or by unit owners, the rights and obligations that attach to each party vary considerably.
February 8, 2024 - Blog Post
Author: Sonja Hodis, Hodis Law
Author: Sonja Hodis, Hodis Law
Enforcing Breaches
Enforcing breaches of the condo’s rules (found in the Condominium Act or your governing documents) in relation to exclusive use common elements (EUCE) is no different that enforcing breaches generally. However, you may have specific rules that deal only with EUCE.
July 5, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Jessica Laker, Laker Property Management Ltd
Author: Jessica Laker, Laker Property Management Ltd
Differences between styles of Condominiums - Building vs Townhouses
Condominiums can range from buildings to commercial, vacant land to industrial, and many more.
July 5, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Jon Juffs, McIntosh Perry
Author: Jon Juffs, McIntosh Perry
Differences Between High-Rise and Townhouse Reserve Fund Studies in Ontario
In Ontario, all condominium corporations are required to have a reserve fund, study, and plan.
November 23, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Chris Jaglowitz, Common Ground Condo Law
Author: Chris Jaglowitz, Common Ground Condo Law
Condo Bylaws on Borrowing
Condo boards often ask if their corporation's original borrowing bylaw (the one passed while under developer control) is sufficient to authorize major borrowings many years later. It is not.
October 31, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Patricia Elia, Elia Associates PC
Author: Patricia Elia, Elia Associates PC
Legal Impacts of Special Assessments
Special assessments, to be honest, can be scary. Why? Because it is a demand for cash that is not expected because it is over and above the budget requirements for cash.
December 14, 2021 - Blog Post
Author: Sonja Hodis, Hodis Law
Author: Sonja Hodis, Hodis Law
CAT’s Evolution – January 1, 2022 sees a further expansion of their jurisdiction
The Condominium Authority Tribunal (commonly known as CAT) has gone through quite an evolution since its inception which occurred as a result of the 2017 changes to the Condominium Act (the “Act”).
October 26, 2021 - Blog Post
Author: Patricia Elia, Elia Associates PC
Author: Patricia Elia, Elia Associates PC