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August 2, 2013 - By Marc Bhalla

Preparing Your Client For Condominium Mediation - A Checklist For Lawyers

When lawyers participate in mediation, they may be looked to do many things for their client from lending moral support and ensuring that key points are made to providing instant legal analysis of various options which may come to light in the course of the session. To ensure that their clients …

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July 18, 2013 - By Elia Associates

CONDOMINIUM ACT REVIEW - First Recommendation Released

Ontario's Ministry of Consumer Services has today announced that the province is moving forward with its first recommendation surrounding the review of the Condominium Act, 1998 and is working to introduce a requirement of mandatory qualifications to be met by condominium managers.

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July 16, 2013 - By Marc Bhalla

3 Wishes for Ontario's Condominium Dispute Resolution System

As a condominium resident, unit owner, director and mediator, I am fascinated by the process being undertaken by the Government of Ontario in respect of its review of condominium legislation and eager to see what ultimately comes of it. While there are many interesting items that have been identified as key …

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July 16, 2013 - By Richard A. Elia

Fairness for All or Sanctity for the Offender?

…potential fallout from YCC 345 v. Qi

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July 15, 2013 - By Marc Bhalla

True or False? Myths and Misnomers About Mediation

Part of the difficulty we experience in encouraging parties engaged in conflict to take advantage of the opportunities that mediation provides surrounds a misunderstanding of what mediation is, how it works and what can be accomplished. To help address this, we are pleased to provide a quiz about mediation which addresses some …

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July 2, 2013 - By Marc Bhalla

The Evolving Litigant

Condominiums are rarely at a standstill; many are literally active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

An array of individuals contribute to the ever-changing nature of the community. Owners, tenants, property managers, security guards, cleaners and other personnel can come and go.  All are potential participants in disputes and …

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June 26, 2013 - By Elia Associates

Patricia Elia in "CM Magazine"

The Summer 2013 edition of Condominium Manager (CM) magazine - the quarterly publication of the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) - features Patricia Elia and Sue Langlois' article titled 5  Common Mistakes Board Directors Make and How to Avoid Them.

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June 26, 2013 - By Elia Associates

Employment Opportunity

Elia Associates is committed to servicing Ontario’s condominium corporations with a strong and diverse team of lawyers, mediators, law clerks and legal assistants. 

Currently, we are seeking candidates qualified and interested in the following employment opportunities:

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June 25, 2013 - By Elia Associates

Patricia Elia in "Condo Voice"

The Summer 2013 edition of Condo Voice - the quarterly newsletter of the Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute - features Patricia Elia and Sue Langlois' article titled Hello...Are You Getting Through?

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June 25, 2013 - By Elia Associates

Marc Bhalla in "CM Magazine"

The Summer 2013 edition of Condominium Manager (CM) magazine - the quarterly publication of the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) - features Marc Bhalla's article titled 10 Reasons to Mediate.

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