Fido Must Go - When Can A Condo Corporation Prohibit Pets? (Aka - the story of Simon the Greyhound)
For many people, pets are more than furry little responsibilities, they are akin to valued family members and the thought of severing the...
Condo Owners Are Not Entitled to Email Contact Information Of Other Owners
Electronic communication including email communication is increasingly replacing other forms of written transmission such as snail mail...
Condo Corporation Not Restricted To Lien To Enforce Payment Of Arrears
In the normal course, if a condo owner fails to pay his or her condo fees, a lien is automatically created against the condo unit. The...
Condo and Cooperative Boards Must Proactively Address Bullying And Harassment Complaints
Everyone who has been bullied will agree that it is a nightmare to have to endure intimidating and harassing behaviour on the playground...
Condo Directors Must Be Willing to Cooperate And Resolve Opposing Legitimate Interests
"[B]eing stubborn and unwilling to compromise when parties have different, but legitimate, interests and concerns is a costly and unwise...
Before You Rent Out Your Condo Unit, Don't Forget To....
As the owner of a condo unit, you are legally allowed to rent it out to long-term tenants.* Before you do, however, there are a few...
Bug Infested, Smelly, Condo Unit As A Neighbour?
It seems like a nightmare scenario. You have saved for a down payment and purchased a suitable condo. A little while later, new...
Is Barbequing On My Condo Balcony Legally Allowed?
The short answer is: "it depends". First, it depends on which municipality you live in. London, Mississauga, Ottawa and Toronto do not...
Condo Board Must Balance Private and Communal Interests of Unit Owners
According to the owner, Ms. Wu, her condo shook like an earthquake and sounded like a freight train - for six years. Apparently, the...