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.
December 5, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Debbie Dale and Kirsten Dale, MCRS Property Management
Author: Debbie Dale and Kirsten Dale, MCRS Property Management
Condominium Managing and Rule Enforcement
“Thou shalt not” is a confrontational approach that is contrary to achieving harmonious use of common elements, however the line in the sand is just that to preserve the rights of all owners.
December 1, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Ashley Lamb – Barrie Condo Corner – Condominium Focused Realtor
Author: Ashley Lamb – Barrie Condo Corner – Condominium Focused Realtor
Common Elements vs Exclusive-use Common Elements
Common elements in a condominium are the shared areas in the community that belong to all unit owners. These could include: lobbies, hallways, stairwells, garbage areas, community bike storage, visitors parking, and all exterior property grounds and gardens, party room, exercise facilities, pools, change rooms, hot tubs, tennis courts, video rooms, libraries, and billiard rooms.
July 19, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.
Storage Issues - The Fire Code vs. The Building Code
Every once in a while, condos face unexpected challenges. One type of challenge we’ve been seeing a lot more of lately is Storage Issues in Condos, sometimes because of disconnects between the building code and the fire code when it comes to storage regulations.
January 4, 2023 - Blog Post
Author: Debbie Dale, MCRS Property Management
Author: Debbie Dale, MCRS Property Management
Resilient Communities Rise Above the Rest
Resiliency is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. The ability to bounce back in fast recovery mode does not happen of its own accord.
December 30, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Mina Tesseris, Arbitech Inc.
Author: Mina Tesseris, Arbitech Inc.
Integrating Resilience into Condo Building Repair Projects
We hear the term “resilience” in our everyday lives more often now than ever.
November 23, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Debbie Dale, MCRS Property Management
Author: Debbie Dale, MCRS Property Management
Back to the Basics – Common Expense Fees
There are a few different techniques to eliminate the fear of inevitable condominium fee increases.
November 23, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Jon Juffs, McIntosh Perry
Author: Jon Juffs, McIntosh Perry
Condominium Operations
When it comes to condominium operations, there really are two financial areas to know about – and the more you know about them the less you will fear the changes that inevitably arise with them.
November 23, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.
Condo Budgets and Fire Safety
Budgets varying depending on factors about your condominium, size, age and community. The fire code is applied in a similar way.
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.
November 14, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Robert Weinberg, Percel Inc.
Author: Robert Weinberg, Percel Inc.
Condo Corporations and Borrowing Money
Why does it make sense for a condominium corporation to borrow money? There are many reasons, and a lot of it depends on the type of condominium you are and situation you are in.
November 14, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Ryan Griffiths, CWB Maxium
Author: Ryan Griffiths, CWB Maxium
Borrowing
Borrowing is becoming more common for condominium corporations.
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.
October 31, 2022 - Blog Post
Author: Jeff Struewing, Shore To Slope Management Services Inc.
Author: Jeff Struewing, Shore To Slope Management Services Inc.
Condo Boards and Special Assessments
Condominiums often struggle when faced with an unexpected major repair or replacement.
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”).
December 14, 2021 - Blog Post
Author: Adam Arcuri, CondoVoter
Author: Adam Arcuri, CondoVoter
Innovative Tech Solutions for Hybrid Meetings
Virtual meetings safeguarded residents, guests, board members and managers as condo corporations navigated through social distancing rules due to the pandemic. In condominium communities, virtual meetings have become the "new normal".
December 8, 2021 - Blog Post
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.
Fire Safety in Condos - Ever Evolving
We hear from clients every day who are frustrated that there always seems to be a new Fire Code requirement or standard that they have to comply with. How are they supposed to know them all? How are they supposed to keep up? WHY does the Fire Code keep changing?
October 26, 2021 - Blog Post
Author: Patricia Elia, Elia Associates PC
Author: Patricia Elia, Elia Associates PC
Condos, COVID and Compliance
Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1704 brought an application to prevent a condominium unit owner from continuing repairs, contrary to its policy.
October 26, 2021 - Blog Post
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.
Author: Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.