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October 16, 2013 - By Richard A. Elia

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 …

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October 16, 2013 - By Marc Bhalla

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 …

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October 15, 2013 - By Elia Associates

Marc Bhalla in Condo Business

The September 2013 edition of Condo Business magazine features an article by Marc Bhalla on page 24. 

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October 11, 2013 - By Marc Bhalla

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 …

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October 8, 2013 - By Elia Associates

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.

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October 1, 2013 - By Elia Associates

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. 

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September 27, 2013 - By Elia Associates

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. 

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September 24, 2013 - By Elia Associates

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. 

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September 17, 2013 - By Marc Bhalla and Richard A. Elia

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 …

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September 17, 2013 - By Marc Bhalla

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 …

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