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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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Condo Act amendment on inspectors coming into force soon
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Condominium Act, 1998
Amendments to Ontario’s Condominium Act regarding inspectors come into force on June 1, 2011.
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Self-regulation for HR professionals: A model for condo managers?
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation
While the concept of regulating human resources professionals might not excite our blog’s loyal readers, it presents good support for the regulation of the condo property management industry.
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Why not include 100% of condo fees when qualifying borrowers?
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Buying and Selling, Financial Issues
Ottawa was reportedly considering changing the lending rules for condominium purchases but inexplicably backed down. We explore the issue in greater detail.
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Join CCI in the fight for fair taxation of condo units
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Financial Issues, News and Events
If the unit owners at your condo are sick and tired of paying municipal taxes at the same rate as single family houses and not receiving commensurate local services, your corporation needs to join Canadian Condominium Institute to do something about it.
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Last call for government survey of condo owners
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Condominium Act, 1998, News and Events
The Ontario Government condo unit owners’ survey closes on October 31, 2010. This is your last chance to add your two cents!
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Tarion to prohibit shady practice
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Buying and Selling, Legislation & Regulation
Tarion proposes to amend its regulations to stamp out the dirty practice of some condo developers collecting overestimated amounts for municipal taxes or development charges and pocketing the difference.
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Changes to Tarion warranty: What condo directors and managers need to know
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Construction Deficiencies
We’re kicking off a 3-part special on the Ontario New Home Warranty Plan. In this first installment, we will cover new regulations that came into force on July 1, 2010.
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Sunday service now legal in Ontario
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation
Just when you thought Sundays were sacred, try to guess what the provincial government has done now!
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