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View From The Chair: Lost In Translation
I recently chaired the Annual General Meeting of a condominium community made up primarily of two distinct and dominant cultures. Different languages were utilized, with seemingly half of the community unable to understand one language, and the other half unable to make sense of the other. When a common language …
The Perfect Solution
Often, condominium Boards of Directors are hesitant to take action that may be viewed as giving into, or accommodating, a unit owner or resident out of concern that such will establish a “precedent” within the community. As a result, we often see disputes before the courts because a condominium corporation …
How & Where To Vote on June 12th
Ontario's provincial election is today! While many Ontarians may not appreciate the election being called or their choice of candidates, this election is particularly interesting and engaging for the stakeholders of the province's condominiums. As you know, Elia Associates PC has been heavily involved these past few years in the …
Ottawa Condo Conference Preview
The ACMO/CCI Ottawa Conference 2014 is taking place at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre on Friday, May 30th, 2014 in Ottawa.
Richard Elia will be speaking alongside James Davidson and Rodrigue Escayola at the Conference and will be joined in attendance by Patricia Elia and Andrew Prevost, the newest …
CCI-GHC Conference Preview: Angela Quistini
"As I am a first time attendee of the GHC Conference, I am very excited to see what the conference has to offer. The list of sessions seem very intriguing and informative. I also am looking forward to the Wine and Cheese. See you at Booth 14 with the CONDOCENTRIC …
CCI-GHC Conference Preview: Patricia Elia
"Congratulations to CCI GHC for having a sold out conference! I am truly intrigued by three sessions: 1) Strange Tales - I cannot imagine what strange tales come out of condominiums; 2) 50 Shades of Property Management - I hope Mr. Bhalla behaves; and 3) You’re on the Board, Now …
CCI-GHC Conference Preview
YOUR CONDO, YOUR COMMUNITY is the name of the 2014 Condominium Conference hosted by the Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute taking place on Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th 2014 in Kitchener at Bingeman's.
…Different Strokes
I recently mediated a condominium dispute involving an individual who happened to be a long standing condominium director and who took great pride in his responsibilities to his community. While the director was not participating in mediation as a member of his Board, he spoke of staying late at community …
The Silent Killer
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer – the poisonous gas cannot be detected by any of our senses. In recent years, there have been an increasing number of reported carbon monoxide poisoning incidences, many of which have resulted in serious injuries and/or death. The most recent reported incident occurred on …
CCI-GHC Conference Preview: Marc Bhalla
"Having attended this conference since 2006, it is wonderful to see how much it has grown! I am thrilled that the conference is starting to take place on an annual basis and is being held in Kitchener for the first time. I am looking forward to a great program on …
