Building a condominium development is a massive financial undertaking. Any sudden fluctuations in the developer's liquidity may adversely impact any number of parties with a stake in the development project. In an attempt to...
In a recent Ontario decision, Caplan v Atas, 2021 ONSC 670, the court recognized a new tort of harassment to address ongoing vexatious and harassing behaviours online. The court said “enough is enough” to interne...
Condo corporations may lawfully ban pets in certain circumstances, says Toronto condominium and commercial litigator Megan Mackey. Global News recently reported on a campaign by residents of two Toronto condo buildings seeki...
A growing number of condo corporations are struggling to get reasonable insurance coverage, says Toronto condominium lawyer Armand Conant. “It’s a mammoth problem,” says Conant, a partner with Shibley Right...
Harassment is a growing concern for condo corporations, says Toronto condominium lawyer Patrick Greco. “It’s a huge issue. Cases are coming across my desk on an almost daily basis,” Greco, partner with Shib...
Toronto condominium lawyer Inderpreet Suri has found a perfect match in her chosen sector of law. Suri, an associate with Shibley Righton LLP's Toronto office, prides herself on her ability to connect with clients, and she.....
Consumers scored a big victory when an Ontario Superior Court judge ordered refunds of huge closing adjustments paid by purchasers of brand new condo units, says Toronto condominium and commercial litigator Megan Mackey, who...
The devil can be in the details when it comes to resolving disputes between condominium neighbours, says Toronto condominium lawyer John De Vellis. There’s an adage that lists “people, pets and parking” as ...
A recent court ruling that saw a condominium owner lose her unit due to the actions of her tenant is good news for condo residents but could have a “chilling effect” on investors, says Toronto condominium and com...
If you live in a condo and want to build a deck or make other changes to your common areas, work with your board to enter into a mutual agreement that will make it permanent to avoid future cost and conflict, says Toronto co...