Microblog posts to 4/19/2010
Here are some of the more newsy condo-related items tweeted on our microblog since mid-March.
Human rights litigation emerging as cost concern for small/medium businesses: http://bit.ly/cTNJJ6 (via @globeandmail) - Same for condos!
Renters to be shielded from impact of HST on utilities (via @torontostar): http://bit.ly/cetwHy - But condo unit owners have to suck it up!
RT @RmarcheseMPP: Does your Trinity Spadina condo have an AGM coming up? Let me know--I'd love to come and chat with you and the other residents.
We hope his Toronto project fares better - Trump condo-hotel in Ft Lauderdale faces foreclosure (via SunSentinel) - http://bit.ly/drcn1L
Workplace Violence and Harassment update - RT @lisastam: New fact sheet from Ontario Ministry of Labour on Bill 168 - http://bit.ly/c73NM2
RT @OntMinLabour: Workplace violence compliance guideline now available from MOL - http://tinyurl.com/ycpawnx
Water damage from negligently-designed drainage system not covered under property damage clause (via Cdn Ins Law Blog): http://bit.ly/bnPHqw
Canuck invasion? Canadians buying up US real estate like crazy (via @housingwatch blog) - http://bit.ly/cX6XuQ
Bob Aaron: Expect to see more condos challenging developer-imposed suite/amenity purchase agreements - http://bit.ly/9mn20K
Ottawa Sun: Condo Act doesn't prohibit convicted pedophiles from buying condo units or serving on the board - http://bit.ly/c2R6RH [So?]
ONCA: Single family occupancy restriction in condo declaration does not violate Ont Human Rights Code - http://bit.ly/bO7tug
Rare case where city seeks destruction of dog - RT @canetwork: Ottawa: 'Vicious' pitbull evicted by condo board - http://bit.ly/d5nKBB
What Does a Condominium Lawyer Do? Wisegeek.com has an answer - http://bit.ly/dhcLwn
Condo fee delinquency reaches epic proportion in US; priority lien legislation considered (via @NashuaTelegraph) - http://bit.ly/cAdUUq
Blogosaurus Lex on Cdn community mediation resources » A Question about Conflict between Neighbours - http://bit.ly/d4fuVc
On municipal taxes and local services for condos - Condo owners paying the price (via TheSpec.com) - http://bit.ly/bbzzKi
1 in 3 Ontario homes is over-assessed for municipal tax, says tax expert (via @globeandmail) - http://bit.ly/9E3YVD
Mike Holmes Magazine asks me to write a short answer to an "ask the pros" question about 2nd hand smoke in condos. Cool!
BC condo buyers upset over secret discounts on units: http://bit.ly/bKeoxn (via CBC News - British Columbia) -- Caveat emptor.
New to my library: The Law of Nuisance in Canada (LexisNexis, 2010) - http://bit.ly/cC6gfa. Those who pester me after today should beware! :)
OHRT: Condo corp. fails to respond to human rights complaint, is given a final last chance - They better act fast! - http://bit.ly/cTjEvm
Condo unit owners with noisy dogs, read this: http://bit.ly/b8m1FG. In Ont., offenders are liable for condo's legal fees, often >$20K.
Don't stalk your property manager! - NJ man gets probation for condo conflict (via nj.com): http://bit.ly/bYa5nR
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