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Online tribunal may help with some condominium law disputes
With over 10,000 condo corporations across the province, conflict between residents, condo boards and ownership corporations happen with relative frequency. To address some of these issues, Ontario has launched an online tribunal to help resolve condominium law disputes. The Condominium...
Condominium law restricting rents may affect investors
There is a great deal of news surrounding the rising cost of rent in Canadian cities. However, many condominium owners who seek to earn rental income from Ontario real estate investments are actually in the negative due to the cost of...
New Airbnb partnership may impact condominium law
Technology and business developments such as Airbnb have caused a stir in both the rental housing and hospitality marketplaces. Many people have called for new condominium laws in Ontario to address this new factor, while condo boards have penned bylaws to limit...
The Ontario Condominium Authority Tribunal
The Ontario Government has created a new administrative condominium authority through amendments to the Condominium Act. The government developed the Ontario Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) to make dispute resolution easier and more cost-effective for owners and corporations. It will begin...
3 Things to Know for Prospective Condominium Owners in Ontario
Condominium ownership comes with many benefits. But it also comes with rules and regulations that may govern everything from the cost of monthly maintenance fees to what type (if any) pets you can keep. As a potential condo owner, knowing...
New condominium law to help regulate financial transparency
When choosing to invest in a condominium, buyers need to take monthly condo fees into consideration. Understandably, increases to these fees can cause a stir and many buyers want to understand what kinds of increases are allowed under condominium law....
