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Dawn of a New Era in the CAT? CAT Awards Legal Costs for Enforcement Against Unit Owner
After years of calling for the Condominium Authority Tribunal (the “CAT”) to award legal costs to a successful litigant, it appears that a single, unopposed Stage 3 Hearing decision by the CAT has now paved the way for condominium corporations to recover their legal costs against a violating unit owner.
…Covid-19 Bulletin No.41: Ontario's New Reopening Plan
Find out more on the COVID Response Roadmap to re-opening Ontario.
…Covid-19 Bulletin No.40 - Stay-At-Home Order Extended
Updated on May 17, 2021
In response to the new, more contagious variants of COVID-19 that continue to pose significant risk, the Ontario government has extended the Stay-at-Home Order until at least June 2nd 2021. All public health and workplace safety measures under the province-wide emergency …
Covid-19 Bulletin No.39 - Vaccine Update
VACCINE UPDATE
Board members and Property Managers are encouraged to share the information provided to their communities. It is important during this crucial time that we all come together in an attempt to protect the community. We understand that the elderly within the community may have some …
Vaccine Appointments Available This Week
Downsview ArenaDate: May 5th, 2021.
Time: 10:00 – 20:00 (or until supply runs out)
Eligibility: Adults aged 18 and older living or working in M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M6B, M6L, M6M, M9L, M9M, M9N or M9P.
No appointment is …
Important Announcement - Recent Amendments To The Condominium Act
Today, the Government of Ontario made regulatory amendments under the Business Corporations Act (OBCA), Corporations Act (CA), Co-operative Corporations Act (CCA) and Condominium Act, 1998 (Condo Act) that extend the effective period of temporary legislative provisions.
…Covid-19 Bulletin No. 38 - What Is Permitted in The Grey Zone Of Ontario's Colour- Coded Framework?
Ontario Regulation 82/20 under the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020, governs what is permitted in the Grey Zone of Ontario’s colour-coded framework. Schedule 7 of O. Reg. 82/20 provides a list of businesses that may operate.
…Charging Back Costs To An Offending Unit: Superior Court Clarifies Amlani, But Not Before Condo Authority Tribunal Mis-Applies It
As many in the industry are already aware, last year’s case of Amlani v. York Condominium Corporation No. 473, 2020 ONSC 194 (“Amlani”) has caused a great deal of confusion and uncertainty in condominium corporations across Ontario
…COVID-19 Bulletin No. 37: Stay-At-Home Order Remains In Effect For Toronto & Peel
The Ontario government have announced that Toronto, Peel Region and North Bay-Parry Sound District will remain under the stay-at-home order until at least March 8, 2021. However, York Region will be placed in the red “control” zone of Ontario’s colour coded reopening framework, effective as of today, February …
COVID-19 Bulletin No. 36: Ontario Moved Back To Colour-Coded Restrictions
The Ontario government have begun to phase regions back into the province’s colour-coded reopening framework and effective as of February 16, 2021, there will be a number of regions exiting the stay-at-home order. Toronto, Peel Region, York Region and North Bay Parry Sound are set to remain under …
