The updated version of the Condo Act is now available on e-Laws, check it out and then take a shot at our weekend giveaway.
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Condominium Act 1998
CCI-T and ACMO secure concession to offset impact of HST
CCI-Toronto and ACMO have obtained a legislative concession to help condo corporations offset the deleterious effects of the ever-looming HST.
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Further amendment to Condo Act increases choice for investing condo funds
Another small amendment to our Condo Act came into force on December 15, 2009, this time by virtue of Bill 218, the Ontario Tax Plan for More Jobs and Growth Act, 2009.
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Condo Act amended slightly by omnibus bill
The legislature has passed an omnibus bill that affects almost every Ontario statute, including the Condominium Act, 1998. We describe the changes.
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Deposits are safe, but what about money paid for upgrades?
Another condo project in trouble highlights the limitations of the trust requirements under the Condominium Act.
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1 Bloor purchasers may lose their dream but not their deposits
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
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
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
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
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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