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Section 98 - Why Wait to React?
Townhouse units (and sometimes other types of units) are often heated centrally through the use of a forced air gas furnace. In older condominiums, it was common to find mid-efficiency furnaces vented through a chimney that exited through the roof of the unit. If the unit owner desired to replace …
The Benefit of Early Intervention
The benefit of early intervention in respect of condominium conflict is apparent when one considers how long the trial process takes and how easily conflict can escalate between parties who continue to exist in community with one another. Recent case law also serves to highlight the expense of going to court …
Marc Bhalla in Condo Business
The September 2013 edition of Condo Business magazine features an article by Marc Bhalla on page 24.
…The Importance of Having Condominium Knowledge
circulated at the ADR INSTITUTE OF CANADA INC. and INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2013 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
There are differing views as to the degree of specialized knowledge that a mediator should have in respect of the subject matter of a dispute. As the mediator is not imposing any decisions upon …
Marc Bhalla speaking at National ADR Conference
Marc Bhalla will be speaking at the ADR Institute of Canada’s National Conference and the ICC Canada International Arbitration Conference taking place on Thursday, October 24th and Friday, October 25th at the Inter Continental Toronto Centre.
…Marc Bhalla in Condo Voice
The Fall 2013 edition of Condo Voice magazine - the quarterly publication of the Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI Toronto) - features an article by Marc Bhalla on page 9.
…Marc Bhalla & Richard Elia in CM Magazine
The Fall 2013 edition of Condominium Manager (CM) magazine - the quarterly publication of the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) - features an article by Marc Bhalla and Richard Elia on page 33.
…CONDOMINIUM ACT REVIEW - Stage Two Options and Recommendations Report Released
By way of Canada's Public Policy Forum, Ontario's Ministry of Consumer Services has now released the Stage Two Solutions Report for public review and commentary following the involvement of Expert Panel and the contributions of the working groups.
…Addressing Feedback on the Condominium Dispute Resolution Model
In circulating the Condominium Dispute Resolution Model (the “Model”) submitted by the Dispute Resolution Sub-Committee formed by the Joint Government Relations Committee of the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario and the Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (the “Sub-Committee”), it is inevitable that there will be …
Difficult Discussions
"Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Have you ever found yourself dreading a conversation? Perhaps you have had to deliver bad news to someone and anticipated it landing badly. Perhaps you were concerned about how the person would react to what you have to say – and …