Another condo project in trouble highlights the limitations of the trust requirements under the Condominium Act.
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Condominium Act, 1998
1 Bloor purchasers may lose their dream but not their deposits
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The saga at the 1 Bloor condo development highlights the critical importance of the trust provisions in the Condo Act and Gerry Miller comments on the massive project now sold to a new developer.
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Making the most of mandatory mediation
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Posted in Condominium Act, 1998, Living Together
We begin a special look at mediation in condo-related disputes. Today we examine why many mediations fail.
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New resource for owners: Condo Information Centre
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Posted in Condominium Act, 1998, Publications & Resources
Unit owners looking for more basic information on how condos work are well-advised to check out the Condo Information Centre, a new site launched this summer.
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City and condo developer suggest amending Condo Act for green reasons
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Posted in Condominium Act, 1998, The Environment
An agency of the City of Toronto and a local condo developer made a joint submission to the Ontario Government on the Green Energy Act. They propose amendments to the Condominium Act that would seem to facilitate development of green buildings but would probably adversely affect consumer protection.
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Educate owners about insurance today
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Posted in Condominium Act, 1998
Today’s entry discusses the critical importance of educating unit owners about the need to obtain adequate insurance for themselves, and offers a number of suggestions to help spread that message effectively.
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