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Insurance Deductible By-laws
HUGE (and time sensitive) NEWS!
When Bill 106 was released, it came as a shock that the prevailing practice of drafting insurance deductible by-laws in a manner that shifted the risk to the owner of the unit from where the damage originated was to come to an end. Bill 106 …
Richard Elia & Patricia Elia in Condovoice
An article co-authored by Richard & Patricia Elia appears on page 37 of the Spring 2017 issue of Condovoice, the award winning, quarterly publication of the Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute.
…The Best Argument for Licensing
The condominium industry, perhaps as a result of the depth and breadth of the assets making up a condominium, and the people that are living and investing in condominiums in Ontario, has arrived at a new place in its history and has brought condominium property management to a new beginning …
Marc Bhalla on CBC News
Marc Bhalla will be appearing on this evening's CBC News Toronto broadcast, where he is interviewed about condominium conflict.
…Marc Bhalla interviewed by CBC News about condo conflict
Marc Bhalla was interviewed by CBC News for a story presented on last night's evening news. The news story focused on condominium conflict and Marc spoke about how mediation can be an effective way to address such.
Marc mentioned that conflict naturally arises in a condominium environment and that mediation …
Draft Regulations Now Available
As a follow up to our monthly Newsletter and Article written by Victor Yee of February 16, 2017, regarding the New Proposed Regulations Under the Condominium Act, 1998, we would like to notify you know that the Ontario Government has released a summary and overview of the proposed …
New Proposed Regulations Under the Condominium Act
The Ontario Government has released a summary overview of the proposed draft regulations under the Protecting Condominium Owners Act (the “PCOA”) on February 14, 2017. These regulations are anticipated to come into force on July 1, 2017.
…Marc Bhalla presenting Condo Conflict Management seminar in London
Marc Bhalla will be presenting Conflict in Condos - The Forks In The Road the evening of Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in London, Ontario.
…Litigation Privilege For Property Managers Under The CMSA
Under the new Condominium Management Services Act, 2015 (the “CMSA”), property managers and property management companies will be required to submit themselves to investigations by inspectors who are appointed by the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (the “CMRAO”), the administrative authority created in July of 2016 to enforce the CMSA.
…Bill 106 & Mediation
In this clip from his recent appearance on Rogers TV's Talk Local, Marc Bhalla expresses the shortcomings of Ontario's current condominium legislation with respect to mediation and what he hopes will be provided in forthcoming regulations to address them.
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