New community benefits charge framework in effect
The Province of Ontario has now introduced regulations which flesh out how the Community Benefits Charges regime, initially announced in 2019 by Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act (“Bill 108”) and revised by Bill 197, the COVID-19 Economic […]
Condo amenities reopening
As the Province of Ontario continues to allow for “new” types of activities to resume, many condo Boards are considering what amenities can be reopened and, perhaps more importantly, what procedures and safeguards can be put in place to protect […]
Can condo corporations recover insurance premium increases from unit owners?
Many condo corporations have provisions in their declarations that provide that the corporation can recover an increase in the corporation’s insurance premiums from an owner who, by act or omission, caused that increase (“Premium Increase Provisions”). Practically speaking, the use […]
Managing COVID-19 in condos
As the public response to Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) expands, it has become clear that the best course of action to reduce the risk of transmission is to practice social distancing. In addition to impacts on daily life that are quickly becoming […]
New Airbnb regulations following waterfront condo deaths
The tragic shooting that resulted in three deaths at a Waterfront Toronto Airbnb condo on January 31, 2020 has brought safety concerns associated with Airbnb rentals back into the public spotlight. The response to this issue is developing rapidly, with […]
The Amlani Decision: Recovering Compliance Costs from Unit Owners
There has been considerable debate in the condo industry since the release of the Superior Court of Justice’s decision in Amlani v. York Condominium Corporation No. 473 (“Amlani”). While some have taken the position that corporations now cannot recover the […]
Can You Restrict Rentals: A Case Study
The current consensus of most Canadian jurisdictions is that while condominiums may place restrictions on the rental of units, such as a minimum lease term, any attempt to completely restrict or place caps on the amount of units that can […]
Back to Basics: What is a Common Element Condominium Corporation?
“Back to Basics” is a new series that will appear regularly and examine common, but rarely considered, issues. The option to create different types of condominium corporations was first introduced by the Condominium Act (the “Act”) in 1998. Once the […]
