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January 7, 2016 - By Marc Bhalla

A Mediator's Qualification is Essential

Primum non nocere - First, do no harm

In a recent article titled “Condo Knowledge is Power”, I expressed the importance of involving a mediator with demonstrable understanding of how condominiums operate when mediating condominium conflict. I firmly believe that a mediator requires an appreciation of the nuances of condominiums …

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January 7, 2016 - By Marc Bhalla

5 Examples of How Online Mediation Can Work

The concept of online mediation has been around for some time; however, those who have yet to take part in an online mediation session often offer questions about how it works and to which situations it can apply.

What follows are 5 benefits with examples of how online mediation could …

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January 4, 2016 - By Elia Associates

Richard Elia, Marc Bhalla & Antoni Casalinuovo speaking at Condominium Conference in Kitchener

The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute’s annual conference will be taking place in Kitchener on May 6 & 7, 2016.  This year, the conference's theme is Condominium Communication Illuminated – Tools to Communicate Effectively.

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December 10, 2015 - By Elia Associates

CONDOCENTRIC.ca`s Top 10 Articles of 2015

10. Collective Decision Making, by Cockroaches and Condos by Victor Yee 
 
9. Bill 106 - Condominium Management Services Act by Ashley Winberg
 
8. Bill 106 - Owners' Meetings by Eric Pelot
 

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December 10, 2015 - By Marc Bhalla

Condo Knowledge is Power

Primum non nocere - First, do no harm

While the role of a mediator is not to impose a decision or provide legal advice, mediators risk doing a disservice to all involved in a condominium conflict if discussion leads to a solution that is not legal or feasible. It is …

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November 12, 2015 - By Elia Associates

Preview of the 19th Annual ACMO/CCI-T Condominium Conference in Toronto

Take In Our Sessions

This year, Richard Elia, Patricia Elia and Marc Bhalla are all speaking at the Conference.

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October 30, 2015 - By Elia Associates

Marc Bhalla Teaching Level 300 Condo Course in Milton

The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute is presenting its Advanced Level 300 Condominium Course on Mediation and Dispute Resolution on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Teatro Conference Centre in Milton.  Marc Bhalla will be presenting this course alongside Colm Brannigan and Erik Savas.

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October 29, 2015 - By Ashley Winberg

Bill 106 - Condominium Management Services Act

Bill 106 contains proposed legislation that will amend the current Condominium Act and create a new Condominium Management Services Act.

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October 21, 2015 - By Eric Pelot

Bill 106 - Owners' Meetings

One of the functions of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”) is to allow for the governance of condominium corporations in a way which takes into account the interests of the ownership. It also empowers Boards of Directors, elected by the ownership, to make decisions on behalf of the ownership. …

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October 15, 2015 - By Ashley Winberg

BILL 106 - The Condominium Authority & Informal Dispute Resolution

“What makes the condominium community ripe for creative, non-litigious dispute resolution is the need for healthy, on-going relationships among the stakeholders involved.” – Dispute Resolution Sub-Committee of the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario and the Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute, November 2012

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