Condopedia

If you missed our April 27 discussion about "spring cleaning", it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.  The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are: Cheryll Wood (proposed changes to the Condominium Act regarding virtual and electronic meeting procedures - starts at 1:41) Melinda Andrews (wrapping up winter maintenance/snow removal contracts -...

If you missed our electrifying March 23 discussion about electric vehicle ("EV") chargers and EV charging, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.  The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are: Cheryll Wood (general information regarding condominiums and EV charging - starts at 1:40) Nicole Robinson (owners installing EV chargers - starts at 10...

If you missed our Condo Crunch on November 24, 2022, regarding acting and reacting reasonably, you can now listen to the session on our podcast! The topics and speakers are: 1. Jim - introductory comments and key considerations, starting at 2:09 2. Cheryll - comments re steps to be taken once a dispute arises, starting at 15:11 3. Nicole - a review of some recent decisions, starting at 19:26 4. Vi...

We are back with another Condo Crunch episode.  This is the recording of the condo crunch that occurred on February 23rd, 2023.  In this session, we hear from Cheryll Wood, David Lu, Jim Davidson, Melinda, Andrews, and Nicole Robinson on a variety of enforcement related issues. As usual, Nancy acts as the moderator. 

If you missed our January 26 recap of some interesting condo cases from 2022, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.  The speakers in order of presentation and their associated cases/topics are: Jessica Weick (Teno v Essex Condominium Corporation No. 28: no-pets provisions and resurrecting "neglected provisions" - starts at 1:31) Mitchell Robinson (Carleton Condominiu...

Another year has gone by and we are back with another holiday Q&A session. In this packed episode, the full DHA team goes through a variety of questions sent to us by our listeners and readers.  The speakers in order of presenting and their topics are:  Melinda Andrews: Noise/short term rentals Emily Deng: Condominium Records Jessica Weick: Governance issues Jim Davidson: Insurance issues Victoria...

We are back with another recording of a Condo Crunch!   In this latest installment Emily, Melinda, and Victoria discuss issues related to the jurisdiction of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (the “CAT”), updates on some of the latest developments at the tribunal, and some other tips on this topic.   The episode was recorded on October 20, 2022

Fall has returned and so is the Condo Crunch.  In this latest episode, David, Jessica, Cheryll and Emily discuss various issues and tips related to owner's meetings. This is a recording of the condo crunch which occurred on September 22, 2022.  During Cheryll's presentation, a meeting checklist was presented. This meeting checklist is now available for download if you go to dhacondolaw.ca and find...

If you missed our summer kick-off Q&A event that occurred on June 23, you can now listen to it as our latest podcast episode.  Our team answered questions on the following topics: Smoking;  Insurance and Reserve Funds; Electric Vehicle charging Stations; Board Decision Making; Tarion related issues; and Requests for Records.  We also announced the winner of our podcast contest at this event.  Stay...

In this final episode of the Tarion mini-series, David and Emily talk about what happens when you need to appeal a decision by Tarion, the types of decisions that could be appealed, and the processes involved at the Licence Appeal Tribunal  Thanks to all the listeners who has listened to every episode in this mini-series. Be on the look out for the final question for the contest! 

In this third episode of this mini-series, Christy and David discuss Conciliation. The pair discuss what conciliation is, why it is so important for the overall warranty process from a condominium corporation’s perspective, and technical points to be aware of while navigating this stage of the Tarion process.  

Our most recent condo crunch is now available. Recorded on May 19, 2022, the latest "crunch" discusses owners meetings: meeting mishaps and how to avoid them.  The speakers were:  Jessica Weick: call to order, confirmation of scrutineer, confirmation of notice, and confirmation of quorum, and related key issues. Victoria Craine: common mishaps for proxies, AGM minutes, and audited financial statem...

In this epsiode, Cheryll Wood joins host David Lu in talking about the 1st and 2nd year Tarion warranties. The pair talk about what the warranties cover, some specific items of note when in the warranty process, and some overarching principles that condominium corporations should be mindful of.  Be sure to stay tuned for the next episode in this mini-series! 

In this episode (the 1st of a 4 part series) Melinda and David discuss generally the new home warranty program in Ontario, administered by Tarion. Melinda and David delve into the topic generally and provide some overall takeaways for Ontario condominium Boards.  Being the first episode of a four part series, the discussions touch on the topic more generally but is a primer for a more detailed dis...

In this episode, Jim and David discuss a recent decision from the Superior Court of Ontario MTCC No. 1171 v Rebeiro 2022 ONSC 503 . Jim and David discuss the background of the case, compliance applications (within the context of the Condominium Act) in general, and Jim delves into the past to discuss some memorable moments he has had on this topic.     

We are back with another Condo Crunch episode. This is a recording of the Condo Crunch session that occurred on February 17, 2022.  The topic of discussion was items to consider when dealing with possible building defect claims. The discussion was divided up as follows: David discussed administrative considerations;  Victoria discussed issues related to insurance; and Christy dealt with considerat...

If you missed our Holiday Q&A that was held on December 9, don't worry here is a recording of the session.  The topics and speakers are: Nancy - by-laws, starting at 2:36 Cheryll - Rogue Owners and Directors, starting at 10:16 Melinda - Smoking, starting at 19:10  Mohiminol - the CAT... and those Dogs, starting at 25:50 Jessica - Access issues, condos and police, starting at 37:13 David - Budget a...

We're back with Part II of our two part condo crunch series on construction related issues. Recorded on October 29, 2021, the topics discussed were: Timeframe for prompt payment - David Lu, starting at 2:15  Key issues relating to the adjudication process built into the prompt payment regime - Christy Allen, starting at 11:00.  What if the owner doesn't want to make payment to the contractor, what...

We've tried something a bit different this time around by splitting the topic of this Condo Crunch into two parts. This is part one of our discussion about construction issues. In this episode:   1. Jim talks about tendering construction contracts, an introduction and overall summary of the subject at 1:46 2. David then talks about some key provisions to be mindful of in CCDCs: 16:57 3. Christy fi...

This is a recording of our summer Q&A session that occurred on August 20, 2021. Here's a summary of the topics discussed and applicable time stamps Jim Davidson - reserve funds/investments: 1:58  Jessica Weick - liens/condo amalgamation/alterations to common elements: 9:20 Emily Deng - directors: 15:28 Mohiminol Khandaker - Enforcement: 21:10 Cheryll Wood - Meetings: 31: 02 Victoria Craine - Insur...

This is a recording of a condo crunch that happened on June 24, 2021. In this latest edition, Jessica, Jim, and Melinda get together to talk about changes to a condominium's governing documents and when perhaps an amendment is necessary 1. Jessica talks about changes to declarations at 2:58 2. Jim talks about changes to a corporation's by-laws at 8:28  3.Melinda talks about changes to rules and po...

We are back with another Condo Crunch. In this episode, the team talks about common element modifications. Nancy, as usual, acts as chair person.  1. Victoria's comments about common element modifications by condominiums: 1:43 2. Emily provides some examples: 9:37 3. Jessica's comments on common element modifications by owners: 12:06 4. Emily provides some examples: 15:47 5. Nancy's closing commen...

This is a recording of our first Condo Crunch Webinar that took place on April 8, 2021. The webinar talked about Condo Board Responsibilities with speakers Jim Davidson, Mohiminol Khandaker, and David Lu. Nancy Houle kept the speakers in line as the moderator.  Links to items that Jim mentions in his presentation: 1. Matters that involve owner involvement: https://dhacondolaw.ca/condo-law-news/fol...

This is a recording of a webinar recorded on February 25, 2021. We dealt with questions such as: COVID policies and the idea of screening individuals at condominiums, amending a condominium's governing documents, difficult owners/hoarding, upcoming condominium act amendments, and more.  The blog with the questions and answers that were dealt with when the technical difficulties occured is here: ht...

What happens if condo residents are not complying with a condominium's governing documents or the Condominium Act? Nicole & David provides a general overview of this very broad topic, all within the lens of a recent condo compliance matter in BC that found its way onto the mainstream media.  The published decisions on Canlii (as of date of publishing this episode) regarding the proceeding between...