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...
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...
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...
Residents will struggle to challenge condo-imposed bans on balcony barbecuing, says Toronto condominium and commercial litigator Megan Mackey. Mackey, partner with Shibley Righton LLP, says Ontario’s Condominium Act gi...
Legislative changes may be needed to stem the recent tide of cancellations of condo building constructions, says Toronto condominium lawyer Megan Mackey. The Toronto Star reports that pre-construction buyers have been stunne...
Condo buyers who wish to avoid a dispute over construction deficiencies should choose their developer carefully, says Toronto condominium and commercial litigator Megan Mackey. Mackey, partner with Shibley Righton LLP, says ...
A condo owner’s unit is not his or her castle, Toronto condominium and commercial litigator Megan Mackey tells AdvocateDaily.com. Mackey, partner with Shibley Righton LLP, says many new condo owners are shocked to disc...
The Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) handed consumers a victory when it upheld a lower court’s ruling demanding that condo developers explain what they’re selling by using plain language in disclosures, says Toronto...