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June 17, 2013 - By Elia Associates

Marc Bhalla in "CONDOForum"

The Spring 2013 edition of CONDOForum - the Huronia Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute`s newsletter - features Marc Bhalla's article titled The Nature of Condominium Disputes.

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June 17, 2013 - By Elia Associates

Antoni Casalinuovo in "CONDOForum"

Antoni Casalinuovo`s article BUSTED...For Not Paying Common Expenses is featured in the Spring 2013 edition of CONDOForum - the Huronia Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute`s newsletter.

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June 10, 2013 - By Elia Associates

The Role of Chair – Maintaining the Integrity of Democracy

Davis v. Peel Condominium Corporation No. 22

I recently represented a Condominium Corporation in an Application where a unit owner challenged the results of an election to remove the Board of Directors.  The Applicant sought to have the former board reinstated along with costs and damages under Sections 134 and …

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June 6, 2013 - By Elia Associates

The Price of Being Right

When you proceed to court to resolve a dispute, you set out to ultimately prove that you are right and the other side is wrong.  That being said, being right and recovering costs are two separate matters.  Even if one is successful in winning a legal battle, there are no …

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June 6, 2013 - By Elia Associates

Game Changers

Recently, two cases were released that could potentially have significant bearing on the governance of condominium corporations – one relating to the collection of common expenses, and the other relating to the role of the chair at unit owner meetings.  Both cases are, in my view, correctly decided; however, both …

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May 31, 2013 - By Elia Associates

Board Meetings: In Praise of Older Technology

It is hard to think of e-mail correspondence as being old technology. Perhaps it is more accurate to consider how the evolution of laws can change how we can make use of (and are permitted to use) certain technologies.

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May 16, 2013 - By Elia Associates

The Invisible Participant

When mediation is “sold” as a dispute resolution process, we are often told that there is nothing to lose. Highlighted is the chance to participate with the parties you are in conflict with and work together to find a resolution. Through creative "outside the box" thinking, additional options appear and it is suggested …

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May 16, 2013 - By Elia Associates

Tarion Perspectives

The Ontario New Home Plan – How to Practically Manage and Navigate the System for Condominium Corporations. Part 2 of 3: Tarion Perspectives

In this article, we explore the different perspectives at the Tarion table.

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May 16, 2013 - By Elia Associates

Managing the Effects of Dementia in Condominium Communities

Dementia is the most common mental health disorder affecting Canadian seniors.[1] As the percentage of the population over the age of 65 increases and the number of Canadians residing in condominiums continues to rise, dementia disorders will significantly impact the operation and management of condominiums corporations in the near future.

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May 14, 2013 - By Elia Associates

City of Toronto Condominium Consultation - Round 2

The City of Toronto has scheduled Round 2 of its public consultation sessions focused upon condominiums and issues related to those who live or work in them.

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