Specific Legal Issues
January, 15 2021 - Published by CCI National - Author(s): Nancy Houle - Davidson Houle Allen LLP
The Silver Lining – Condominium Meetings and Accessibility
I think it’s fair to say that the pandemic has mainly worsened life for all of us – and has been particularly tough on many.
In this blog, however, I’d like to reflect on some “silver linings” in this awful cloud.
Specific Legal Issues
January, 13 2021 - Published by CCI National - Author(s): Davidson Houle Allen LLP
Province Announces Second Emergency: How Will This Impact Condominiums?
The Ontario government announced yesterday that it is declaring a second province-wide state of emergency. Click below to find out more about the new restrictions that will be in place and what this means for condominiums.
Specific Legal Issues
January, 8 2021 - Published by CCI National - Author(s): Mohiminol Khandaker - Davidson Houle Allen LLP
Government Holds Consultations on Legislative Changes Enabling Virtual Processes Under the Condominium Act
The government is currently holding written public consultations about making permanent changes to the legislation to enable virtual and digital processes under the Condominium Act, 1998. Click below to learn more about what changes are being considered and how you can provide your feedback.
Specific Legal Issues
December, 23 2020 - Published by CCI National - Author(s): DHA Team
Condopedia Episode 7 – Holiday Q&A with DHA
Our latest episode is a Holiday Q&A session on various listener questions. The Q&A session took place on December 18, 2020.
Insurance Issues
October, 22 2020 - Published by CCI National
CCI National Insurance Webinar
Our national panel of insurance professionals shared their experiences from coast to coast and helped you understand why condos/stratas are in this position and what can be done to minimize the impact. We also learned about what CCI National is doing with the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) to help raise awareness of this issue on a national scale. [Read More]
The Basics
September, 17 2020 - CCI Original Content - Published by CCI National
Part 1: Introduction – Director Basics
Introduction: Congratulations on becoming a Condominium Director! Directors make a significant community contribution and this course will improve the level of professionalism you can offer to your community.
The Basics
September, 17 2020 - CCI Original Content - Published by CCI National
Part 2: Getting Started as a Director
History: Condominiums are not a new concept. In one form or another, they have been around for thousands of years.
The Basics
September, 17 2020 - CCI Original Content - Published by CCI National
Part 3: The Director’s Responsibilities and Governance
Provincial Legislation is created largely as consumer protection legislation designed to protect the rights of owners. As such, it has many sections setting out insurance, maintenance and repair, creation of its Declaration, by-laws and rules.
The Basics
September, 17 2020 - CCI Original Content - Published by CCI National
Part 4: Property Management
This section introduces property management for a Condominium. Regardless of the type of Condominium or the size, all Condominium Corporations need to be managed.
The Basics
September, 17 2020 - CCI Original Content - Published by CCI National
Part 5: Planning, Financial and Other Responsibilities
This section introduces an overview of the annual calendar of tasks, monthly administration for Condominium Corporations, and some of the legislation that governs a Board of Director’s actions and decisions.
The Basics
September, 17 2020 - Published by CCI National
CCI Director's Code of Ethics
CCI code of ethics for use by Condominium and Strata Corporations. The PDF attached here is a form that can be completed and signed by potential directors.
The Basics
August, 20 2020 - Published by CCI National - Author(s): Sally Thompson
Condo Legislation from Coast to Coast
Links to provincial condominium legislation and regulations across Canada. Key terms used by each province.
Specific Legal Issues
August, 16 2020 - Published by CCI National - Author(s): James Davidson and David Lu (DHA)
Condopedia Episode 5 – Its all about Sharing – A brief history and overview of Ontario Condominium Law with Jim Davidson
David has a conversation with partner Jim Davidson on the history of Condo Law in Ontario. What were some of the major changes? What was the logic behind the existence of condominiums in the first place? Why condominiums have grown so much in recent years? We talk about all of that.
The Basics
August, 1 2020 - 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.
COVID-19
May, 9 2020 - Published by CCI National
COVID 19 and Condos - CCI National Webinar May 7, 2020
One of CCI’s greatest strengths is its vast and national wide access to resources. On May 7, 2020, CCI National hosted its first national webinar with speakers from all CCI chapters across the Country. Our speakers shared their knowledge, practical tips and insights into issues that are affecting owners, directors, property managers and professionals dealing with condos during the COVID 19 pandemic. [Read More]
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