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The Tax Man Has a Hole In His Pocket
The Assessment Review Board (“ARB”) has recently ruled that superintendent units, as Common Amenities Service Units (“CAU(s)”) should be assessed for municipal taxation at $9 each. The same logic used by the ARB may be applied in relation to certain parking units, guest suite units, mechanical units, gate house units, …
Bulk Section 98 Agreements
There is often much discussion in condominium corporations concerning alterations to the common elements by unit owners and the need to comply with the requirements of Section 98 of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”), including entering into and registering an agreement as between …
The Nature of Condominium Disputes
Imagine you are sound asleep in your bed only to be woken by a loud sound. You are tired – exhausted actually – and groggy. It takes you a little while to realize that you are not dreaming and this becomes clear to you as the …
Managing Your Risk
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the “WSIB”) provides no-fault workplace insurance for employees suffering from a work related injury and/or illness. The insurance program has traditionally been funded by employer contributions, which have been mandatory since 1997.
…CONDOMINIUM ACT REVIEW - It Is Not Too Late To Have Your Say On Stage One Findings
It is not too late to make a contribution to the next stage of review of Ontario's condominium legislation!
…CONDOMINIUM ACT REVIEW - Supporting Materials of Stage One Findings Released
Supporting materials surrounding the Stage One Findings Report in respect of the Government of Ontario's ongoing review of the Condominium Act, 1998 have now been released to the public. These materials include reports from the Residents' Panel and Stakeholders' Roundtable, as well as summaries of the Public Information Sessions and …
Making the Most of Mediation: How To Be Comfortable In Your Mediation Session
Mediation is a process that is driven by the parties. It stands to reason, then, that the parties participating get out of it what they put into it. To make the most of mediation, it is helpful if those taking part are comfortable and sufficiently prepared. What follows are some …
DID YOU KNOW? Facts about Valentine's Day
Re-printed from didyouknowarchive.com via Aveni, Anthony. 2003. The Book of the Year: A Brief History of Our Seasonal Holidays. New York, NY: Oxford University Press for general interest and entertainment purposes only.
…What Is Tarion?
The Ontario New Home Plan – How to Practically Manage and Navigate the System for Condominium Corporations (3 part series)
…Why Use a Condominium Mediator?
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. Unless some form of evaluative mediation is involved, this stands to reason. As the mediator is not imposing any …
