Who is responsible if the garage door damages my Mercedes?
The garage door closes and a resident’s motor vehicle is damaged. Who is responsible for the damage to the motor vehicle? Is it the resident or the condominium corporation? This question arises all too often in a condominium setting. As […]
The benefits of special assessment insurance
Condominium unit owners have ownership interests in their units together with an undivided interest in the common elements. These common elements generally include, but are not limited to, the lobbies, hallways, recreational rooms and parking garages of the condominium. In […]
Can condo corporations enforce Toronto’s mask policy?
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 in condominium and apartment buildings, since August 7, 2020, the City of Toronto’s By-Law 664-2020 (the “Mask By-law”) has made wearing a face covering or mask mandatory in all common areas of multi-unit […]
Looking forward: 5 emerging condo trends for 2021
Good riddance to 2020. It was a challenging year by any stretch, but the industry prevailed with the hard work of many front-line condominium personnel including, but not limited to, cleaners, security staff, superintendents and property managers. While we are […]
Province of Ontario suspends condo AGM deadlines and permits e-meetings/voting
The news all condo corporations in Ontario have been waiting for is finally here. On April 24, 2020, the Province amended O.Reg 107/20 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (Ontario) so that it apples to condos. The Order […]
Does Ontario’s Condominium Act permit virtual owners’ meetings?
Many condo managers and board members are grappling with the range of issues the COVID-19 pandemic has presented. With Annual General Meeting season coming upon us, many have turned their minds to the obligation to hold the meeting within six […]
Should condominium corporations register liens considering the Order in Council?
In today’s climate, news from a week ago is considered prehistoric but we thought it necessary to chime in on an important conversation with month-end around the corner. On March 17, 2020, the Government of Ontario suspended all “limitation periods” […]
Back to Basics: Top ten tips to run a condo board meeting
Board meetings often have much to address within time constraints and all Board members play a key role in maintaining focus on efficiencies and productivity. With this in mind, we have created our top ten tips for running a Board […]
Jason Rivait quoted in Canadian Underwriter article
Canadian Underwriter, "How to reduce a condo corporation's insurance premiums"
With condo insurance premiums on the rise – in some jurisdictions, premiums have reportedly increased by 780% — and coverage scarce, legal counsel and Canadian Underwriter readers have a few ideas for the Insurance Bureau of Canada’s forthcoming risk manager for condo […]
Condo insurance: three steps to mitigate risk from rising premiums and deductibles
It is safe to say that condo insurance is becoming a sore spot for condo corporations not only in Ontario but across Canada. Condo corporations have seen soaring premiums and deductibles. In some jurisdictions, it has been reported that premiums […]
