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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 …
Preview of the 19th Annual ACMO/CCI-T Condominium Conference in Toronto
Take In Our Sessions
This year, Richard Elia, Patricia Elia and Marc Bhalla are all speaking at the Conference.
…Marc Bhalla Teaching Level 300 Condo Course in Milton
The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute is presenting its Advanced Level 300 Condominium Course on Mediation and Dispute Resolution on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Teatro Conference Centre in Milton. Marc Bhalla will be presenting this course alongside Colm Brannigan and Erik Savas.
…Bill 106 - Condominium Management Services Act
Bill 106 contains proposed legislation that will amend the current Condominium Act and create a new Condominium Management Services Act.
…Bill 106 - Owners' Meetings
One of the functions of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”) is to allow for the governance of condominium corporations in a way which takes into account the interests of the ownership. It also empowers Boards of Directors, elected by the ownership, to make decisions on behalf of the ownership. …
