by: Audrey Loeb Reserve funds exist to ensure that money is available to pay for the cost of major repair and replacement of major capital items in the property. Major capital items include roads, walkways, lighting, lobby&r...
Ontario had shut down many sectors of its economy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, but the residential renovation industry has continued - despite concerns about the access to work crews in multifamily buildings. Th...
Tarion Warranty Corp.’s recent efforts to provide more consumer information on the risks of pre-construction condominium purchases don’t go far enough, and the new home regulator should take an aggressive role in...
Having a code of ethics in place for a condominium’s board of directors assists in holding members accountable if they become disruptive, problematic or violent, says Toronto condominium lawyer Audrey Loeb. “One ...
A condominium management team that objected to a Jewish condo owner attaching a mezuzah to the doorframe of his residence highlights the importance of seeking legal advice before taking action, says Toronto condominium lawye...
Condominium boards have options to regulate pets, but requiring animal owners to pay an extra fee is not one of them, says Toronto condominium lawyer Audrey Loeb. Administering an additional charge that only applies to pet o...
Toronto condominium lawyer Audrey Loeb says she is encouraged by the initial progress made by the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) but that it has the potential to do much more. “We've taken the first step. Now we ...
When dealing with residents who have dementia, mental health or addiction issues that are posing a risk to themselves, the building or neighbouring units, condominium corporations should seek legal advice before taking actio...
A developer, who was found by the Ontario Superior Court to be behaving “unreasonably” in rejecting mortgage commitments for purchasers and then relying on that refusal to terminate their contracts and forfeiting...
More than a year into existence, Ontario’s Condominium Act Tribunal (CAT) is working effectively, Toronto employment lawyer Deborah Howden tells Law Times. Howden, partner with Shibley Righton...