Legal

November 18, 2022 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: CMRAO Continuing Professional Education Framework

CMRAO published it's new Continuing Professional Education (CPE) framework on November 16, 2022.

Finances

October 20, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Shalon Seebach, BBS, LCCI

Does Our Condo Budget Have to be Breakeven?

A breakeven budget is one where the anticipated revenue is the same amount as the expected total expenses. A good starting point is to consider the accumulated General (or Operating) fund balance. Should the condominium carry a surplus? The Condominium Act of Ontario acknowledges there could be a surplus – in subsection 84 (2) they indicate a surplus can be used for ...

Condo Living

September 8, 2022 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Sara Hicks, B.A.,(H.), OLCM, RCM, LCCI

Students in Condominiums: Parking, Noise and Garbage Oh My!

Ah, September in Ontario. The nights begin to cool, the school buses are back on the roads, the condo visitor parking lot is full of unauthorized cars…

Maintenance and Repairs

September 7, 2022 - Published by London and Area Chapter - Author(s): Trish Kaplan, CCI (Hon’s)

Protecting Your Trees

From the CCI Review 2022/2023-1 September 2022 issue of the CCI London Chapter

Legal

August 23, 2022 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: New Elevator Outage Reporting Requirements and Administrative Penalties under the TSSA

Further to our previous Legislative Newsflashes on elevator safety, elevator availability and administrative penalties for non-compliance, on July 1, 2022, two new provincial regulations under the Technical Standards and Safety Act came into effect. These new regulations will impact condominium corporations across Ontario, and we encourage all boards and managers to familiarize themselves with the changes and new requirements. A brief summary of each new regulation is set out below:

Legal

August 4, 2022 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: New Minister and Renamed Ministry Overseeing the Condominium Act

Following the June 2nd 2022 provincial election, the Ontario government announced on June 24th 2022 that the ministry responsible for overseeing the Condominium Act and the Condominium Management Services Act, formerly known as the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, is now known as the Ministry of Public and Business...

Condo Living

August 2, 2022 - Published by South Saskatchewan Chapter - Author(s): Connie Pappas-Boccitto

Creating Community After Covid

From the Summer 2022 issue of CCI Toronto Condovoice Magazine, Volume 26, Issue Number 4

Legal

July 14, 2022 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Airbnb Class Action Settlement

CCI-Toronto has been made aware of a class action lawsuit that was filed in British Columbia against Airbnb. Based on the proposed class definition as filed with the BC court, the class includes a) all condominium corporations in Canada whose common elements were used or rented through Airbnb without the corporation’s consent, and in breach of the corporation’s governing documents, and ...

Legal

June 23, 2022 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Recent Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act

The Ontario government recently made changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to address the issue of delivery workers lacking reliable access to a washroom while working....

Legal

May 31, 2022 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Ontario Provincial Elections - Election Outreach Responses

The provincial election to be held on June 2, 2022 is fast approaching. CCI-Toronto, in conjunction with the other Ontario CCI Chapters, sent a questionnaire to candidates representing the major parties in wards with a significant number of condominiums, asking for their positions on several condominium-related issues with background information to provide them with basic information on the issues.

Legal

May 24, 2022 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Ontario Further Strengthens Consumer Protection for Buyers of New and Pre-construction Condos

In view of heightened public concern and media reports about cancelled pre-construction condominium projects, the Ontario government has announced regulatory changes aimed at helping to protect buyers of new and pre-construction condominiums.

Legal

February 25, 2022 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Case Law Update: Tharani Holdings Decision

Since November, 2017, the Condominium Act, 1998 (the Act) and the regulations thereunder have required any person running for election to a condominium corporation’s board of directors to disclose certain information to the unit owners in order to be qualified to be elected.

Legal

February 8, 2022 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: CCI-T Submission to the Condominium Insurance Consultation - Insurance Act, Condominium Act, 1998, Building Code Act, 1992

CCI-T has submitted comprehensive comments to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Service on behalf of all CCI chapters in response to the Ministry’s request for written comments as part of the Ministry’s consultation on condominium insurance issues.

Governance

January 27, 2022 - Published by Huronia Chapter - Author(s): CCI Huronia Chapter

Intro to Condos Course 2022

If you are an owner and are thinking of becoming a director, this webinar will provide you with a solid foundation on the variety of issues directors are expected to encounter. If you live in a condo, this webinar may answer a lot of your questions about why living in a condo is so different... [Read More]

Legal

January 6, 2022 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: COVID-19 Modified Stage 2 and Proposed Permanent Changes to Enable Digital and Virtual Processes under the Condominium Act, 1998

As the Ontario government announced on January 3rd, 2022 in response to an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, as of January 5th at 12:01 AM, the province has entered into a “Modified Step 2” phase of its road to recovery from the pandemic.

Legal

December 16, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Case Law and Condos: A Year in Review

CCi-Toronto Chapter Webinar with session panelists: Megan Mackey, Shibley Righton LLP; Francesco Deo, Deo Condominium Lawyers; An Nguyen, Gardiner Miller Arnold LLP; Benjamin Rutherford, Rutherfod & Mathews

Condo Living

November 9, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): Ryan Ricci

Trespassers and Squatters: 9 Tips to Secure Your Property

From the Fall 2021 issue of CCI Toronto Condovoice Magazine, Volume 26, Issue Number 1

Legal

November 8, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Condominium Authority Seeks Feedback About Potential Changes to Tribunal’s Rules of Practice

In light of the upcoming expansion of the Condominium Authority Tribunal’s jurisdiction on January 1st 2022 into disputes about noise, odours, smoking, vapours, light, and vibrations, the Condominium Authority of Ontario is seeking the public’s input regarding: 1) Whether and when legal fees should be awarded to a party, and 2) Whether some CAT disputes should proceed by way of a hybrid model of combined Mediation-Arbitration.

Legal

November 3, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Provincial Government Proposes New Employee Protections

The Ontario government has recently (on October 25, 2021) introduced Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021. If passed, the act will amend various pieces of legislation affecting the rights of employees. We have focused on two of the most potentially relevant workplace changes for condominium communities.

Legal

October 25, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Your Guide to Short-Term Rentals

During the COVID-19 pandemic, short-term rentals were paused. But as the pandemic restrictions are lifted, they’ll be back. How will this affect your condo? A panel of industry experts discussed the impact of new municipal short-term rental bylaws and the best strategies for dealing with short-term rentals in your community.

Legal

October 21, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: COVID-19 Passports/Certificates And QR Codes And Other Announcements

As everyone will have heard, last month the Ontario government announced that effective September 22nd, proof of full vaccinations and vaccine passports (referred to as “certificates”) are required for certain places open to the public, such as restaurants, casinos, and movie theatres.

Legal

October 15, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Legislation Prohibits Harassment Of Property Management

As the Province of Ontario continues to navigate through the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, CCI Toronto and Area Chapter continues to hear reports from property managers who are being subject to harassment in their respective condominium communities. These complaints stem from on-site and online interactions with owners and residents respecting the enforcement of mask policies, as well as other issues.

Legal

October 8, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Provisions for Electronic Meetings Extended to September 30, 2022

The Government of Ontario made regulatory amendments on October 1, 2021 under the Business Corporations Act (OBCA), Corporations Act (CA), Co-operative Corporations Act (CCA) and Condominium Act, 1998 (Condo Act) that extend the temporary legislative amendments permitting corporations governed under the OBCA, CA, CCA and Condo Act to call and hold meetings virtually, as applicable, notwithstanding current requirements.

Legal

September 24, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Expanding the Condominium Authority Tribunal’s Jurisdiction to Include Nuisance-Related Disputes

The Ontario government’s Ministry of Government and Consumer Services announced on Thursday September 23rd, 2021 that the certain amendments to the Condominium Act, 1998 and the Regulations thereto would be proclaimed into force on Saturday, January 1st, 2022.

Legal

September 3, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Competition Bureau – Criminal Charges Laid

On March 29, 2021, the Federal Competition Bureau published a brief news release related to alleged bid rigging in GTA condominium refurbishments occurring between 2009 and 2014.

Legal

July 15, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Ontario Step 3

On July 16, 2021, the Province of Ontario is set to enter Step 3 of the Provincial Government’s re-opening plan. Step 3 allows for more relaxed public health restrictions, many of which may have an impact on the re-opening of condominium amenities.

Legal

June 10, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Sudbury Case

It is generally understood by most condominium managers and directors that condominium corporations have certain obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The OHSA arises most often in cases involving allegations of violent or harassing behaviour that is directed toward persons for whom the condominium corporation is their workplace.

Legal

May 20, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Protection From Liability – COVID-19

As previously referenced in our legislative newsflash of November 3, 2020, Bill 218, the Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020 (“SORMEA”) has become law. The legislation was effective as of November 20, 2020 and is retroactive to March 17, 2020.

Insurance

May 1, 2021 - Published by Other - Author(s): CCI National

IBC National Commercial Insurance Task Force Final Report

When Canada’s property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry launched its National Commercial Insurance Task Force (Task Force) in January 2020, its initial focus was to help those businesses and organizations, such as condominium and strata corporations, struggling to find affordable insurance options in a hardening commercial insurance market. Then COVID-19 hit.

Legal

April 23, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-Toronto Chapter

Legislative Newsflash: Covid19 Update

The Ontario Government announced new restrictions that came into effect on Thursday, April 8 at 12:01 a.m. to address the increasing number of COVID-19 infections across the province. The new restrictions include a Declaration of Emergency and a province wide Stay-at-Home Order.

Legal

April 22, 2021 - Published by Manitoba Chapter - Author(s): Duane Rohne, Director CCI Manitoba

Condos, Electric Vehicles & Charging Stations

EV's are coming, meaning that Condominium Corporations (CC) might consider beginning a dialogue with unit owners considering the purchase of a ZEV or PHEV.

Condo Living

April 1, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): Murray Johnson, John De Vellis, Stacey Kurck, Connie Pappas-Boccitto

COVID-19 and the Condo Climate

From the Spring 2021 issue of the CCI Toronto Condovoice Magazine.

Property Management

January 14, 2021 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): Bill Colucci

A House Divided Cannot Stand

From the Winter 2020 issue of the CCI Toronto Condovoice Magazine.

Legal

August 19, 2020 CCI Original Content - Published by CCI National - Author(s): CCI National

CCI-N Primer: Canadian Condominium Legislation – A Coast to Coast Comparison - 2020

The CCI National Condominium Primer provides an overview of some of the basic aspects of statutes and regulations from each province and territory. It is provided as an educational reference to familiarize National Directors on the legislative frameworks of condominium legislation across Canada.

The Basics

August 1, 2020 CCI Original Content - Published by CCI National - Author(s): CCI - James Davidson (Davidson Houle Allen LLP)

Condo Cases Across Canada

Condo Cases Across Canada is a quarterly publication of the Canadian Condominium Institute, National Chapter. Each issue contains summaries of some of the latest condominium decisions (from Courts and Administrative Tribunals) across the country. Not all cases are summarized. But most of the key condominium cases are summarized.

Insurance

July 1, 2020 - Published by CCI National - Author(s): CCI National

Summary of Insurance Across Canada

Summary of Insurance across Canada, published by the CCI National Government Relations Committee.

Condo Living

July 1, 2020 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI-T CondoSTRENGTH

COVID-19 Uniting Your Community

From the Summer 2020 issue of the CCI Toronto Condovoice Magazine.

Condo Living

July 1, 2020 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CONNIE PAPPAS-BOCCITTO

Showing and Selling a Condo

From the Summer 2020 issue of the CCI Toronto Condovoice Magazine.

Legal

April 20, 2020 - Published by British Columbia Chapter - Author(s): CCI Vancouver Chapter

Strata Educational Seminar - Recent CRT and Court Decisions - Bed Bugs - February 22, 2020

Video 1 of 8 | Recording of the Strata Educational Seminar Provided by CCI Vancouver on February 22, 2020 | Topic: Recent CRT & Court Decisions - Bed Bugs Inspection You can watch the video at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ-Y8r1B0zA Introduction by Jim Allison, Assertive Northwest Property Management Group Inc. | CCI Vancouver President Presenter: Jamie Bleay, Access Law Group

Legal

April 20, 2020 - Published by British Columbia Chapter - Author(s): CCI Vancouver Chapter

Strata Educational Seminar - Recent CRT and Court Decisions - Governance - February 22, 2020

Video 2 of 8 | Recording of the Strata Educational Seminar Provided by CCI Vancouver on February 22, 2020 | Topic: Recent CRT & Court Decisions - Governance Issues You can watch the video at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkveUV_iG9M Presenter: Shawn Smith, Cleveland Doan LLP

Legal

April 20, 2020 - Published by British Columbia Chapter - Author(s): CCI Vancouver Chapter

Strata Educational Seminar - Recent CRT and Court Decisions - The Persistently Non-Compliant Owner - February 22, 2020

Video 3 of 8 | Recording of the Strata Educational Seminar Provided by CCI Vancouver on February 22, 2020 | Topic: Recent CRT & Court Decisions - The Persistently Incompliant Owner You can watch the video at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p46ipigGQfw Presenter: Matthew Both, Access Law Group

Insurance

April 20, 2020 - Published by British Columbia Chapter - Author(s): CCI Vancouver Chapter

Strata Educational Seminar - Strata Insurance Challenges - Insurance Renewals, Premiums and Deductibles -February 22, 2020

Video 4 of 8 | Recording of the Strata Educational Seminar Provided by CCI Vancouver on February 22, 2020 Topic: Current Strata Insurance Challenges - Insurance Renewals, Premiums and Deductibles Introduction by Jim Allison, Assertive Northwest Property Management Group Inc. | CCI Vancouver President Presenter: Paul Murcutt, BFL Canada Insurance Services Inc.

Insurance

April 20, 2020 - Published by British Columbia Chapter - Author(s): CCI Vancouver Chapter

Strata Educational Seminar - Strata Insurance Challenges - Risk Management, Loss Prevention and Reduction -February 22, 2020

Video 5 of 8 | Recording of the Strata Educational Seminar Provided by CCI Vancouver on February 22, 2020 Topic: Current Strata Insurance Challenges | Risk Management - Loss Prevention and Reduction Presenter: Grace Wang, HUB International Insurance Brokers

Legal

April 20, 2020 - Published by British Columbia Chapter - Author(s): CCI Vancouver Chapter

Strata Educational Seminar - CRT Decisions on Insurance Deductibles and Chargebacks - February 22, 2020

Video 6 of 8 | Recording of the Strata Educational Seminar Provided by CCI Vancouver on February 22, 2020 Topic: CRT Decisions Regarding Insurance Deductibles & Chargebacks | Do's and Don'ts / Challenges to Recover Insurance Deductibles & Chargebacks Presenter: Jamie Bleay, Access Law Group

Legal

April 20, 2020 - Published by British Columbia Chapter - Author(s): CCI Vancouver Chapter

Strata Educational Seminar - CRT Decisions regarding Strata Insurance and Chargebacks - Owner to owner claims - February 22, 2020

Video 7 of 8 | Recording of the Strata Educational Seminar Provided by CCI Vancouver on February 22, 2020 Topic: CRT Decisions Regarding Strata Insurance Deductibles & Chargebacks | Owner to Owner Claims Presenter: Shawn Smith, Cleveland Doan LLP

Legal

April 20, 2020 - Published by British Columbia Chapter - Author(s): CCI Vancouver Chapter

Strata Educational Seminar - CRT Decisions regarding Strata Insurance Deductibles and Chargebacks - What is a chargeback? - February 22, 2020

Video 8 of 8 | Recording of the Strata Educational Seminar Provided by CCI Vancouver on February 22, 2020 Topic: CRT Decisions Regarding Strata Insurance Deductibles & Chargebacks | What is a Chargeback? Presenter: Matthew Both, Access Law Group

March 26, 2020 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Robert Mullin, BA(Hons.), LL.B., LL.M., ACCI, and Christopher Mendes, B.A.(Hons), M.A., J.D

As COVID-19 continues to take its toll, what does this mean for condominiums as monthly common element fees continue to become due? Are the lien procedures in the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”) still viable?

November 28, 2019 - Published by Grand River Chapter - Author(s): Henry J. Jansen, P.Eng., ACCI

Outbreak of mould at a condo complex. Where did it come from? Now what do we do?

Governance

October 11, 2019 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): Bill Colucci

Extra Expense or Added Benefit?

From the Fall 2019 issue of the CCI Toronto Condovoice Magazine.

Condo Living

August 7, 2019 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): Lyndsey McNally, Maria Durdan, Connie Pappas-Boccitto, Mario Deo

Condo Convos: Harassment in Condos

CCI continues its CONDO CONVOS series - casual conversations of interest to the condominium community - with a presentation about harassment in condos. Lyndsey McNally moderates a conversation with Maria Durdan, Connie Pappas-Boccitto and Mario Deo.

Condo Living

April 19, 2017 - Published by Toronto and Area Chapter - Author(s): CCI

Acronyms Worth Knowing

From the Spring 2017 issue of the CCI Toronto Condovoice Magazine.

Reserve Funds

April 1, 2015 - Published by CCI National - Author(s): CCI National

Legislative Summary of Reserve Funds on a Provincial Basis

Legislative Summary of Reserve Funds on a Provincial Basis

Condo Living

January 2, 2013 - Published by British Columbia Chapter - Author(s): CCI Vancouver Chapter

CCI Vancouver - Link to Business Partners & Professionals Directory

The Professional and Business Partners listed in our directory are both strata-focused and provide local expertise for the unique needs of strata corporations.