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City of Toronto Condominium Consultation Update
The City of Toronto has recently released summaries surrounding the first round of public condominium consultation meetings conducted in February and March 2013. The summaries are available at http://www.toronto.ca/planning/condo_consultation.htm for viewing.
…The Role of Lawyers in Mediation
In 2005, in the course of earning my first ADR certificate, I found myself contemplating the role of legal counsel in mediation. Reflection upon the concept that the aim of mediation is to get beyond “positions” and begin exploring the interests of the parties raised questions surrounding the benefits of …
Is There Anything To Mediate?
When the role of mediation in condominium disputes is debated, a question often posed is: Is there anything to mediate?
…Marc Bhalla in "ADR Update"
The Spring 2013 edition of ADR Update - the quarterly newsletter of the ADR Institute of Ontario which is circulated throughout Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba - features Marc Bhalla's article titled Why Condos Must Mediate.
…The Tax Man Has a Hole In His Pocket
The Assessment Review Board (“ARB”) has recently ruled that superintendent units, as Common Amenities Service Units (“CAU(s)”) should be assessed for municipal taxation at $9 each. The same logic used by the ARB may be applied in relation to certain parking units, guest suite units, mechanical units, gate house units, …
Bulk Section 98 Agreements
There is often much discussion in condominium corporations concerning alterations to the common elements by unit owners and the need to comply with the requirements of Section 98 of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”), including entering into and registering an agreement as between …
The Nature of Condominium Disputes
Imagine you are sound asleep in your bed only to be woken by a loud sound. You are tired – exhausted actually – and groggy. It takes you a little while to realize that you are not dreaming and this becomes clear to you as the …
Managing Your Risk
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the “WSIB”) provides no-fault workplace insurance for employees suffering from a work related injury and/or illness. The insurance program has traditionally been funded by employer contributions, which have been mandatory since 1997.
…CONDOMINIUM ACT REVIEW - It Is Not Too Late To Have Your Say On Stage One Findings
It is not too late to make a contribution to the next stage of review of Ontario's condominium legislation!
…CONDOMINIUM ACT REVIEW - Supporting Materials of Stage One Findings Released
Supporting materials surrounding the Stage One Findings Report in respect of the Government of Ontario's ongoing review of the Condominium Act, 1998 have now been released to the public. These materials include reports from the Residents' Panel and Stakeholders' Roundtable, as well as summaries of the Public Information Sessions and …
