I would like to share some great news with you about Meritus Group Management. As of November 30, Meritus has been acquired by Tribe Property Technologies and we have officially joined the Tribe network of companies. I have been looking for the right partner for some time – a company… read more →
June 21st, 2021 is the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, which the Canadian Constitution collectively recognize as Indigenous peoples. This year, June… read more →
The Government of Canada has advised that self-isolation for 14 days is required for ALL travelers coming from outside Canada, even if no symptoms are present. As per https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/travel-advice/, “Travelers who have returned from anywhere else outside Canada, including the United States, should: Self-isolate (i.e. stay at home and avoid… read more →
As we celebrate the change of seasons this a good time for us to think about the importance of planning ahead. This is not the time to suddenly realize that it is time to turn on the heat, and if you suddenly noticed that the night-time temperatures are dropping you… read more →
Later this month residents in Ontario will have the opportunity to go to the polls and select their municipal government representatives. While anyone who visits social media or watches the news will be able to tell you, there is a deep polarization on any number of issues when it comes… read more →
The thing I learned last week…. Condominium Managers in properties where the Board is reluctant to spend money on the necessary repairs to comply with the Ontario Fire Code should report the breach of duty to their supervisors and make the Board aware of their duty under the Standard… read more →
One of the biggest issues facing owners is their right to information related to their condominium corporation. The Condominium Act balances the rights of Boards to make business decisions related to the operation of the condominium corporation with the rights of owners to access that information. This is intended to… read more →
The Protecting Condominium Owners Act, 2015 (PCOA) introduces some important changes to condominium insurance coverage for owners. Condominium corporations provide property insurance on common elements as required under the condominium act. They also provide coverage on the individual units up to the level of a standard unit by-law. The Act… read more →
Don’t forget to “Spring Forward” this Sunday….. On the second Sunday each March, at 2 a.m., Daylight Savings Time (DST) begins when we turn clocks forward one hour to 3 a.m. Sunrise and sunset will be one hour later until the first Sunday in November when DST ends. Daylight saving… read more →
The long awaited first round of regulations to amend the Condominium Act are about to be posted. I have reviewed the plain language summary of the regulatory changes and summarized the key elements below. If these changes are adopted the following are the key impacts on Condominiums starting July… read more →
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