Legal
CondoBusiness
The pitfalls of shared facilities agreements
A shared facility agreement is often a quagmire of legal mumbo jumbo that is next to impossible to interpret.
Canadian Property Management
Ontario re-evaluates steps for land use change
Proposed new provincial legislation would strip municipalities of their ability to request a record of site condition (RSC) in specified circumstances where the risk of site contamination is deemed to be low.
CondoBusiness
Five reasons to review employment contracts
Outdated employment contracts expose condo corporations to financial and legal risks they could otherwise avoid.
Canadian Property Management
Newfoundland to ease squatter’s rights claims
Longtime inhabitants have been promised a less onerous process to claim squatter’s rights and gain legal title to Crown lands in Newfoundland and Labrador.
CondoBusiness
Q&A: Security cameras and condos
An increasing use of security cameras in and around condo communities has come with more questions and issues condo boards, property managers and condo lawyers are forced to deal with.
CondoBusiness
Canada bolsters guard against money laundering
Title insurers, real estate brokers and sales representatives will have new obligations to guard against money laundering and terrorist financing under proposed federal regulations.
CondoBusiness
Tips for hiring independent contractors
With costs on the rise, many condominiums are choosing to retain independent contractors to provide superintendent and/or cleaning service.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Navigating supply chain transparency legislation
The deadline for Canadian businesses to file their first annual report on supply chain transparency is fast approaching.
CondoBusiness
Politics, red tape and the housing industry crisis
A timeline of legislation that shaped Ontario’s current supply and affordability issues.
Canadian Property Management
Defaulted real estate loans on the upswing
Many creditors and debtors are now grappling with the fallout from a largely unexpected change in market conditions over the course of their loan agreements.
CondoBusiness
Enforcing the governing documents
How can a property manager or board member understand what steps to take when enforcing the governing documents?
CondoBusiness
Legal implications of AI in condo management
AI in condominium property management can have several legal implications, depending on how it is implemented and used. Here are some important legal considerations:
CondoBusiness
Ontario eyes purchase agreements for new builds
The Ontario government is considering whether to mandate the legal review of purchase agreements for units in new condominium developments.
Canadian Property Management
Slip-and-fall injury bill stranded in Manitoba
Manitoba's legislative term expired soon after the government introduced proposed amendments to the Occupiers' Liability Act similar to changes already adopted in Ontario.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
New approval criteria coming for NB renovations
New Brunswick’s Residential Tenancy Tribunal will soon assume responsibility for authorizing renovations that require tenants to vacate their dwellings.
Canadian Property Management
Inadvertent blocks on commercial deals lifted
Regulatory amendments to Canada’s Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act address inadvertent impacts on commercial transactions and property development.
CondoBusiness
Preventing title and mortgage fraud
How do condo owners protect themselves and their biggest investment from being victims of title fraud or mortgage fraud?
