There has been plenty of interesting condo-related stuff in the Twittersphere from September 30 to November 2, 2010.
To help time-starved condo professionals find and enjoy the best stuff quickly, we have organized the tweets using the following handy categories:
- Court/Tribunal Decisions
Tips & Cool Stuff- News / Commentary — Ontario
- News / Commentary — Canada
- News / Commentary — International
- GMA in the News
For real-time updates, follow me on Twitter.
Here we go.
Court/Tribunal Decisions
ONSC orders condo unit owner to scale back oversize deck, nixes owners’ claim for oppression remedy: http://bit.ly/aDvf5l
ABQB: Construction lender not liable for building deficiencies. Lawsuit by condo vs. developer’s bank dismissed: http://bit.ly/aK3FIS
ONHRT to hear case re scooter parking after condo corp fails to respond and is deemed to admit allegations: http://bit.ly/cK63tc #Baffling
ABCA: Evicting condo unit owners is an extraordinary remedy, to be granted only when other incremental remedies fail: http://bit.ly/cX532i
Supreme Ct. of Canada finds insurance coverage for construction defect claims: http://bit.ly/cBQ2iU
ONSC: Contractor entitled to defence by insurer in construction deficiency claim brought by condo corporation: http://bit.ly/9o68bD
ONSC allows buyer to terminate purchase of new #condo unit when developer (Trump) fails to deliver unit on time: http://bit.ly/ag3Uk8 http://bit.ly/hhJKCh
ONSC approves settlement of fraud claims vs. developer’s principals in class action over 2002 condo turnover: http://bit.ly/ag3Uk8
Tips & Cool Stuff
Unit owners fighting condo boards for "principle," read this before self-destructing needlessly: http://bit.ly/bhCqPG (@TheSpec)
RT @hoamgtcom: Thinking of running for your HOA or Condo Board of Directors? Your Community Association needs you! http://bit.ly/bBWPAE
And remember to smile!! RT @canetwork: How to Meet People in Your Condo Building http://bit.ly/aPHIdj
News / Commentary — Ontario
Time to revise condo rules to prevent flophouses? >> Cops say Toronto could become hooker haven: http://bit.ly/d7ip0k (@ottawasuncom)
Hoarding as fire hazard. City ordered cleanup of hoarder’s unit months before massive highrise fire – thestar.com: http://bit.ly/c2oKlP
YorkRegion Article: Stouffville condo buyers confront builders: http://bit.ly/8ZikLf
RT @OntMinLabour Toronto Police Services have laid criminal charges against 3 individuals and Metron Construction Corp. http://tinyurl.com/2u95q2v
A high-rise tax ripoff, but no one will help – @Rachel_Sa sees little prospect of lower taxes for Toronto condos – http://bit.ly/cpsUkR
RT @condobusiness Video Report: Are condo-hotels the latest craze or a development trend that’s here to stay? http://fb.me/JfR28tMY
RT @condobusiness Y. Hendler on what’s involved in the property management at "Toronto’s first true condo-hotel" http://bit.ly/9eomJP
Ottawa condo drama ends with removal of board: Condo residents restore super to job – http://bit.ly/9ZyXbf (@OttawaCitizen)
RT @MrSmallClaims Small claims court often involves human rights. But do human rights include legal fees? Supreme Court to decide http://tinyurl.com/2w4rmld
Heritage properties are a minefield and a burden: http://bit.ly/dtMLsX
RT @Yasir_Naqvi Do you live in a condo? Please participate in #Ontario govt’s #Condominium Survey at www.ontario.ca/condos or 1-800-889-9768 before Oct 31.
Cambridge city council candidate calls for police escort to campaign in condominium: http://bit.ly/dvoK6V TheRecord.com
Which Toronto mayoral hopefuls understand condos? Hear the Q&As from the debate at Cdn Condominium Institute: http://bit.ly/bpKOo2 #voteTO
RT @torontoist Will condo-dwellers finally have a say this election? http://bit.ly/d6DpZz #VoteTO
I’m against liening condo units for work on common elements. @OntMAG launches Construction Lien Act consultation: http://bit.ly/aTffTg
RT @CBCToronto Condo sales surge in Ontario cities http://bit.ly/cODvHH
Claims under Condo Act s.135 affected too. RT @MortonsMusings: Oppression Remedy subject to 2 yr limitation period: http://bit.ly/93A6Aj
Time to raise condo soundproofing / airtightness issues! Ontario Govt seeks input on building code amendments –http://bit.ly/dDoW1j
News / Commentary — Canada
The movement grows. RT @VPFranco: Surprise, BC is not leading the charge on smoking bans in condos. http://ow.ly/2Tg35
Consultation underway to update the Manitoba Condo Act: Own a condo? Read this – Winnipeg Free Press http://bit.ly/cQLDWE
RT @canetwork: Vancouver: Nasty fight over condo parking space leads court to ban ‘vexatious litigant – http://bit.ly/9COEV6
News / Commentary — International
Chicago condo bans indoor smoking. Any Toronto condos ready to take the plunge? RT @VPFranco: #Smoking ban hits home:http://bit.ly/brHrVh
Non-smoking trend gains momentum in US – No butts: Apartment developers ban smoking at home – msnbc.com http://bit.ly/a0RFsc
Non-smoking bldgs increasingly desirable. Condo board votes to kick butts: SearchChicago Homes – http://bit.ly/bMWbm3
Legal system "evolving" to handle decimated market – Canceling Dubai Property Deals Nearly Impossible – NYTimes.com: http://nyti.ms/bI9aLK
Culture plays a surprisingly big part. RT @canetwork: BBC look at clothesline bans http://bbc.in/9jzXPc
RT @habitatmag Co-op / Condo Boards: Oh boy – yet another city crackdown. Find out about the DEP’s latest, on backflow devices http://tinyurl.com/278azaz
Bugs now get a clause in contracts! Bedbug Protection for Condo and Co-op Buyers – (NYTimes): http://nyti.ms/a5TVyx
Math teacher loses fight with condo over scooter http://bit.ly/cKdhGa. More like "Green argument lands man in the red!"
Indiana condo corp to pay $120,000 in racial bias case – http://bit.ly/cOQsIQ
In US, it’s harder to unload condos than single family homes. RT @canetwork: WSJ: The Trouble With Condos http://bit.ly/axjUHu
GMA in the News
A good question, great answer and splendid plug. Thanks, Cesia! RT @cesiagreen: What exactly is a condominium? http://wp.me/pTCSP-2j
Quoted in Law Times on case of condo corporation found liable when superintendent assaults visitor. http://lnkd.in/SKThKX
I’m a case study cited by @kevinokeefe in "How much time does it take to publish a good law blog?" http://bit.ly/c7p4b1 Humbled!
GMA’s Andrea Krywonis and Chris Jaglowitz attended LexBlog’s "Beer for Bloggers" evening on October 21: http://bit.ly/9nQdRk