The Ministry of Consumer Services recently announced that info sessions for the province’s Condo Act review are taking place in the coming days in cities near you.
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Legislation & Regulation
Federal flag law now in force
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Just in time for Canada Day, a new law is effective dealing with the display of our national flag.
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Disclosing Tarion claims on status certificates
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Posted in Condominium Act, 1998, Construction Deficiencies
One of our readers asks us about when Tarion warranty claims for defects in the common elements should be disclosed on a status certificate?
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On the demise of the penny
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Posted in Financial Issues, Legislation & Regulation
In the wake of the 2012 federal budget, we bid farewell to the one cent coin from our pockets and purses, but not from our lexicon!
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Recap of live tweeting from Minister Best’s address to OBA Institute
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Posted in Condominium Act, 1998
Here is the twitter highlight reel from Ontario Consumer Services Minister’s address on Feb 9/12 to the Ontario Bar Association on “Do we need a new Condo Act?”…
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Where did all the Condo Act forms go?
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Posted in Condominium Act, 1998
We all woke up one morning to find that our library of prescribed forms under the Condo Act were revoked. If you’re wondering what the hell happened and where can I find the forms, we’ve got the answers for you.
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Political party positions on condo issues
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Posted in Legislation & Regulation
In this last week before election day, check out the excellent pre-election survey asking the three major political parties to state their positions on major condominium issues.
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Condos, claim your rebates!
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Posted in Financial Issues, Legislation & Regulation
The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario recently posted good news that will be of interest to any condominium corporation in Ontario that receives a hydro bill.
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Court confirms duty to report injury, death of non-workers
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Posted in Case Studies, Legislation & Regulation
A recent court decision clarifies the obligation of employers to report to the Ministry of Labour critical injuries or fatalities suffered by people at their workplace, even non-workers.
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Happy 10th anniversary to our Condo Act!
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Condominium Act, 1998
May 5, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of Ontario’s Condominium Act, 1998. In this special tribute, we look back at efforts to amend it, where we’re at now and what might lie in store for the future.
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