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Bill 106 - Comparative Chart
To make life just a little easier for those of us who are excited about the new proposed changes to the Condominium Act, 1998 (Ontario) (the “Act”), we have updated our comparative chart of the Act to include the Royal Assent version of Bill 106. The purpose of the chart …
Richard Elia, Megan Molloy and Victor Yee in the Spring 2016 issue of CONDOVOICE
The spring 2016 edition of CONDOVOICE magazine - an award winning quarterly publication of the Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI Toronto) - features an article by Richard Elia, Megan Molloy and Victor Yee on page 25.
…Did You Know? Norooz
Norooz (also Nowruz, Nawroz, among other spellings) commemorates the Persian New Year and marks the first day of spring. Norooz is considered one of the largest celebrations of the year. This year Nooroz falls on March 21, 2016.
…Smoking in Condominium Units: Tobacco & Marijuana
With the federal government legalizing marijuana across the country, it should not be unexpected for condominium corporations to experience an increase in smoking-related issues in their common elements and owners’ units. Notwithstanding one’s personal views on marijuana legalization, an extended sense of entitlement about smoking indoors may result from the …
Public Transit Projects and Condominiums
Not surprisingly, with the expansion of transit infrastructure planning by all 3 levels of governments (federal, provincial, and municipal) to accommodate a growing population in Ontario, our office has seen a definitive spike in expropriation-related work. How and when a condominium corporation reacts to these government decisions is critical, and …
The Risks of Your Condo Being a Boss
Our general advice is that condominium corporations should avoid directly employing superintendents, cleaners and other staff; however, if a condominium corporation chooses to do so, it is imperative that it have an employment contract in place to protect its interests (and, by extension, the interests of unit owners) and govern …
Did You Know? The Year of the Monkey
Source: chinahighlights.com
The year of the monkey begins February 8, 2016.
If you were born in 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 or 2016 (based on the Chinese lunar calendar), this is your 'Ben Ming Nian' - your zodiac year!
…Marc Bhalla in Winter 2016 edition of Condo Contact
The Winter 2016 edition of Condo Contact magazine - the quarterly publication of the Eastern Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI Eastern Ontario) - features an article by Marc Bhalla on page 22.
…Patricia Elia guest tweeting on Bill 106
The Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute is presenting a free Condo Chat on the topic of Bill 106 taking place Thursday, February 11, 2016 from noon-1pm via Twitter.
…Richard Elia speaking at free seminar in Ottawa
The Eastern Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute is presenting a free seminar - Lawyers, Guns and Money - on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Hellenic Community Centre (1315 Prince of Wales Drive) in Ottawa at 7pm. Richard Elia will be presenting this seminar alongside John Peart.
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