On January 1, 2010, the maximum amount that can be claimed in Small Claims Court in Ontario will increase from $10,000 to $25,000.
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Legislation & Regulation
Guest post: Talking safely — The new rules of the road
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation
This guest entry offers tips to property managers for dealing with the new ban on hand-held communication devices while driving.
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Rental buildings set to take the lead in smart sub-metering
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation, The Environment
A recent decision of the Ontario Energy Board gives landlords permission to install smart sub-metering in rental buildings and will probably result in the rental sector taking the lead in the smart sub-metering initiative. At the moment, it seems that residential tenants have greater rights than condo unit owners.
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New York contemplates regulation of property managers
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation
New York state is considering legislation that will require property managers to be certified by a state-approved certifying organization and then register with the state.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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