We begin a special look at mediation in condo-related disputes. Today we examine why many mediations fail.
Continue Reading Making the most of mandatory mediation
Legislation & Regulation
U.S. common interest ownership law amended
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation
Today we describe amendments recently approved for the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“UCIOA”), which is the model U.S. law for condos and HOAs. Is there anything for us Canadians to learn?
Continue Reading U.S. common interest ownership law amended
New resource for owners: Condo Information Centre
By Chris Jaglowitz on
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.
Continue Reading New resource for owners: Condo Information Centre
Guest post: Condominiums and municipal taxation
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Financial Issues, Legislation & Regulation
This guest entry by local condo director Ernie Nyitrai is a call to action for other condo corporations and unit owners to lobby for amendment to the Assessment Act, which governs the municipal tax assessment regime in Ontario.
Continue Reading Guest post: Condominiums and municipal taxation
City and condo developer suggest amending Condo Act for green reasons
By Chris Jaglowitz on
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.
Continue Reading City and condo developer suggest amending Condo Act for green reasons
Miniature horses and the duty to accommodate
By Andrea Lusk on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act is in force and applies to condos as private service providers. We will be commenting on the practical implications of the AODA — Today we deal with “service animals.” Long gone are the days when a guide dog was the recognized animal of service. Service animals can now include cats, parrots, monkeys, goats, pigs and, yes, miniature horses. Read on to learn about what is acceptable and what is excepted.
Continue Reading Miniature horses and the duty to accommodate
Proposed Green Energy Act unveiled
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation, The Environment
Some initial comments on the proposed Green Energy Act unveiled this week by the Ontario Government. We see challenges ahead.
Continue Reading Proposed Green Energy Act unveiled
By-law needed for condos to appeal tax assessment of units
By Chris Jaglowitz on
With the March 31 deadline approaching, we discuss how condominium unit owners can act collectively to make objections and appeals from municipal property tax assessments of their condo units.
Continue Reading By-law needed for condos to appeal tax assessment of units
Give your input on the City of Toronto Act, 2006
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation
It is time for the 2-year review of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Submissions are being accepted from the public. Speak now or forever hold your peace.
Continue Reading Give your input on the City of Toronto Act, 2006
Help improve our national construction codes
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation
Today we discuss the process by which the model national construction codes are revised and offer some suggestions as to how to participate in that process.
Continue Reading Help improve our national construction codes