Rod Escayola
The CAI Seminar on the Condo Act, Regs and Forms is Less Than a Week Away (Toronto)
CAI Canada is holding another luncheon seminar on Feb. 28, 2018. This one will be jam-packed with practical tips to help you navigate the changes to the Condo Act and the multiple condo forms. There are a few spots still available but but they are going fast. Click here for more info and to register. What: A […]
Can You Modify the New Prescribed Condo Forms?
Much has been said and written about the new Condo Forms, which came into force on November 1st, 2017. Some don’t like their look and feel, others have encountered technical challenges with them (to this day, the fillable forms work best with Windows Internet Explorer). At the end of the day, one recurring question we […]
New Owner Information Certificate
We have recently blogged on the various Information Certificates, which must be sent to condo owners at precise intervals. In this post, we focus on the “New Owner Information Certificate”, which – you guessed it – must be sent to new owners. Why a NOIC? As indicated in our post on Periodic Information Certificates, PICs must be […]
Should Ontario Allow Marijuana Smoking in Multi-Residential Condos?
As you all know, the Federal is proposing to legalize the possession, production and use of cannabis. We appear to still be aiming for legalization on July 1st of this year. In parallel, the provinces are adopting their own legislation to further regulate how and where the substance will be permitted. We know already that […]
New Regulations on Insurance, Complaints Procedure and the Code of Ethics for Condo Managers
New year: more changes to the condo industry. The province of Ontario has issued today an update on recent condo law changes taking place in early 2018. Specifically, the province has confirmed the implementation of more provisions and of new regulations under the Condo Management Services Act, which will come into effect on February 1, 2018. In […]
AGM Notice Calculator
The amended Condo Act imposes new deadlines by which corporations must notify owners of upcoming AGMs. These deadlines are strict ones and can be quite confusing. Fear not, the Condo Adviser has developed an “AGM Notice Calculator” to help you identify these important deadlines. Give it a try! New notice requirements Whether you are planning on calling an […]
Happy Holidays!
The hustle and bustle has quieted down. A fresh layer of snow has covered most cities and landscapes around us. All is calm. The next meal is in the oven; the entire home smells amazing. The table is nearly set; we’re putting the final touches. Family and friends are coming and going. Many old traditions are being repeated […]
Extension of Time to Register Your Condo with the CAO
News from the CAO: the deadline to register your condominium corporation with the CAO has been extended until February 28, 2018! The CAO reports that some 7,000 condo corporations have already registered their condo corporation. That’s not bad! However, by everyone’s best estimates, that leave some 3,000 or so who have not yet registered. For those […]
Information Certificate Updates
Two weeks ago, we blogged about the Periodic Information Certificate. This week, we discuss its little brother: the Information Certificate Update. When is one due and how do they work? Types of Information Certificates Under the newly adopted amended Condo Act, condo corporations have to regularly send out the following three types of Information Certificates: The Periodic Information […]