Information About Lash Condo Law

Condominium enforcement disputes often turn on a simple but critical question: did the corporation take reasonable steps before escalating enforcement and charging costs back to a unit owner? In Qin v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2885, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (“Tribunal … Read more »

I recently had the pleasure of writing an article for the Remi Network regarding Fire Code violations: common violations, how to prevent them, and how to address them. Check out this must read article here: Fire code violations threaten condo safety – REMI Network While it is easy to say “do this” o … Read more »

I’m seeing this firsthand. Projects that were clearly meant to be condos are turning into rentals more and more often. It’s not usually announced in a big way. It just kind of happens. And honestly, it’s not surprising. Condos aren’t the easy win they used to be. Pre-construction sales take … Read more »

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court provides an important reminder for condominium corporations about delay, fairness, and the proper use of section 98 agreements when owners make changes to common elements. In WCC No. 21 v. Robertson, the court considered whether a condominium corporati … Read more »

If you have ever tried to make sense of a condominium’s paperwork, you know it is not exactly light reading. Under Ontario’s Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act“) corporations must keep owners and buyers informed. That is a good thing. Transparency builds trust. But the way we currently deliver that … Read more »