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The CONDOCENTRIC team is pleased to be participating in the following events in late May and early June 2016...
…Condominiums Are an Economic Engine for Ontario
The last 7-10 years has shown a dramatic increase in the number of condominiums in the Province of Ontario. It does not take any scientific data to realize how many cranes there are in the Province of Ontario, the City of Toronto has even surpassed some of the major US …
Costs Awards by The Small Claims Court in Condominium Matters
Condominium corporations across Ontario often find themselves named as defendants in unnecessary lawsuits brought by unit owners who may be unhappy with the decisions of their Boards of Directors. Despite the full indemnification provisions found in many condominium corporations’ declaration, by-laws and/or rules, courts are often extremely reluctant to make …
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We are pleased to announce that we are looking to expand the CONDOCENTRIC team and currently have 2 great available opportunities...
…Bill 106 - Comparative Chart
To make life just a little easier for those of us who are excited about the new proposed changes to the Condominium Act, 1998 (Ontario) (the “Act”), we have updated our comparative chart of the Act to include the Royal Assent version of Bill 106. The purpose of the chart …
Richard Elia, Megan Molloy and Victor Yee in the Spring 2016 issue of CONDOVOICE
The spring 2016 edition of CONDOVOICE magazine - an award winning quarterly publication of the Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI Toronto) - features an article by Richard Elia, Megan Molloy and Victor Yee on page 25.
…Did You Know? Norooz
Norooz (also Nowruz, Nawroz, among other spellings) commemorates the Persian New Year and marks the first day of spring. Norooz is considered one of the largest celebrations of the year. This year Nooroz falls on March 21, 2016.
…Smoking in Condominium Units: Tobacco & Marijuana
With the federal government legalizing marijuana across the country, it should not be unexpected for condominium corporations to experience an increase in smoking-related issues in their common elements and owners’ units. Notwithstanding one’s personal views on marijuana legalization, an extended sense of entitlement about smoking indoors may result from the …
Public Transit Projects and Condominiums
Not surprisingly, with the expansion of transit infrastructure planning by all 3 levels of governments (federal, provincial, and municipal) to accommodate a growing population in Ontario, our office has seen a definitive spike in expropriation-related work. How and when a condominium corporation reacts to these government decisions is critical, and …
The Risks of Your Condo Being a Boss
Our general advice is that condominium corporations should avoid directly employing superintendents, cleaners and other staff; however, if a condominium corporation chooses to do so, it is imperative that it have an employment contract in place to protect its interests (and, by extension, the interests of unit owners) and govern …
