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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 …
Did You Know? The Year of the Monkey
Source: chinahighlights.com
The year of the monkey begins February 8, 2016.
If you were born in 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 or 2016 (based on the Chinese lunar calendar), this is your 'Ben Ming Nian' - your zodiac year!
…Marc Bhalla in Winter 2016 edition of Condo Contact
The Winter 2016 edition of Condo Contact magazine - the quarterly publication of the Eastern Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI Eastern Ontario) - features an article by Marc Bhalla on page 22.
…Patricia Elia guest tweeting on Bill 106
The Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute is presenting a free Condo Chat on the topic of Bill 106 taking place Thursday, February 11, 2016 from noon-1pm via Twitter.
…Richard Elia speaking at free seminar in Ottawa
The Eastern Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute is presenting a free seminar - Lawyers, Guns and Money - on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Hellenic Community Centre (1315 Prince of Wales Drive) in Ottawa at 7pm. Richard Elia will be presenting this seminar alongside John Peart.
…A Mediator's Qualification is Essential
Primum non nocere - First, do no harm
In a recent article titled “Condo Knowledge is Power”, I expressed the importance of involving a mediator with demonstrable understanding of how condominiums operate when mediating condominium conflict. I firmly believe that a mediator requires an appreciation of the nuances of condominiums …
5 Examples of How Online Mediation Can Work
The concept of online mediation has been around for some time; however, those who have yet to take part in an online mediation session often offer questions about how it works and to which situations it can apply.
What follows are 5 benefits with examples of how online mediation could …
Richard Elia, Marc Bhalla & Antoni Casalinuovo speaking at Condominium Conference in Kitchener
The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute’s annual conference will be taking place in Kitchener on May 6 & 7, 2016. This year, the conference's theme is Condominium Communication Illuminated – Tools to Communicate Effectively.
…CONDOCENTRIC.ca`s Top 10 Articles of 2015
10. Collective Decision Making, by Cockroaches and Condos by Victor Yee
9. Bill 106 - Condominium Management Services Act by Ashley Winberg
8. Bill 106 - Owners' Meetings by Eric Pelot
Condo Knowledge is Power
Primum non nocere - First, do no harm
While the role of a mediator is not to impose a decision or provide legal advice, mediators risk doing a disservice to all involved in a condominium conflict if discussion leads to a solution that is not legal or feasible. It is …
