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A CARE-ing Approach to Mediation
Mediation offers tremendous value in a condominium setting when parties in dispute are required to co-exist in that community, as mediation presents an opportunity to consider that ongoing relationship. Structuring a plan that sets expectations for future interactions may, for example, offer an advantage, even if the dispute is destined …
Marc Bhalla in the Winter 2014 Edition of Condo Contact
The Winter 2014 edition of Condo Contact magazine - the quarterly publication of the Ottawa Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI Ottawa) - features an article by Marc Bhalla on page 12.
…Richard Elia, Patricia Elia & Marc Bhalla speaking at Condominium Conference in Kitchener
Tomorrow - Friday, February 14, 2014 - marks the last day for early bird registration for the upcoming Your Condo, Your Community Condominium Conference and Trade Show hosted by the Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute. The conference is taking place on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Bingeman's …
Managing Relationships
Condominium communities are comprised of people from all types of backgrounds who hold an array of values. As a result, it is not difficult to envision conflicting views and expectations arising on almost any issue. While one may consider it neighbourly to knock on a new resident’s door and welcome him/her to the …
Marc Bhalla Guest Tweeting on Condominium Dispute Resolution
Marc Bhalla will be joining Chris Jaglowitz and Colm Brannigan as a featured guest tweeter when the Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute hosts a Twitter chat on Condominium Dispute Resolution on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 from 7pm to 8pm. #CondoChat
…Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones … Is This the Test? PCC 304 v. Hirsi
On January 9, 2014, I attended the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Brampton on behalf of a quiet, well-managed 200 unit condominium corporation seeking an Order to force a unit owner to vacate and sell her unit as a result of violent conduct, the abuse …
TSCC 1908 v. Stefco - Litigation That Hurts Us!
On December 13, 2013, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its decision in TSCC 1908 v. Stefco. To suggest only that “the condo lost” is an understatement. The decision represents a loss to the condominium community as a whole and serves to take away yet another remedy that was …
Investing in Resolution
One of my primary concerns surrounding the Government of Ontario’s ongoing review of the province’s condominium legislation and proposed efforts to address conflict which arises in condominium communities surrounds the notion of having dispute resolution services available for little to no cost. Many have cited that a challenge of the …
CONDOCENTRIC.ca`s Top 10 Articles of 2013
10. Condominium Act Review – Is There A Role For Ego? by Richard Elia
…It’s the Most Difficult Time of the Year… To Commence Collection Proceedings
The holiday season can be a particularly difficult time of year for condominium corporations to coordinate and commence lien proceedings. As it is not uncommon for unit owners, at any time of year, who have failed to make payment of common expenses to approach property management and the Board to …
