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CondopediaEpisode 53: Navigating Difficult Owners: Practical Strategies for Condo Boards and ManagersIf you missed our November 24, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing How to Navigate Difficult Owners: Practical Strategies for Condo Boards and Managers, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The topics and speakers are as follows:
1. Cheryll Wood - Effective Approaches to Navigate Difficult Interactions at Owner's Meeting (starting at 2:10)
2. Melinda Andrews -Practical Solutions for Boards and Managers (starting at 15:01)
3. Simon Brick - Preparing for CAT or Court: Key Considerations When Disputes Escalate (starting at 32:41)
As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.
We...
2025-12-0444 minCondopediaEpisode 52: All About Insurance!If you missed our October 28, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Insurance, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The topics and speakers are as follows:
1. Akshit Bhardwaj- Types of Coverages and Key Considerations (starting at 1:15)
2. Sandra Kolijuskov- Detailed Explanation of Key Considerations (starting at 12:53)
3. Christy Allen- Litigation arising out of Insurable Claims, Subrogation, and Uninsured claims (starting at 29:15)
As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
2025-11-0742 minCondopediaEpisode 51- The 2025 DHA Summer Q&AIf you missed our June 17, 2025, Summer Q&A Session, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The topics and speakers are as follows:
1. Christy Allen- Records (starting at 1:40)
2. Cheryll Wood- Meetings and Directors (starting at 10:18)
3. Melinda Andrews- Insurance (starting at 19:39)
4. Victoria Craine- Common Elements Modifications (starting at 27:47)
5. Mitch Robinson- Status Certificates (starting at 35:51)
6. Emily Deng- Rules, By-laws and Enforcement (starting at 42:46)
7. Nicole Robinson- Reserve Fund Studies (starting at 49:37)
8. Dominique Mesina- Smoking Rules (starting at 56:15)
9. So...
2025-06-201h 16CondopediaEpisode 50: CAT UpdatesIf you missed our May 29, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing CAT Updates and Standards for Condo Boards and Managers, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The topics and speakers are as follows:
Melinda Andrews- Meeting Minutes Disputes and Best Practices (starting at 1:15).
Simon Brick- Nuisance and Recent Case Laws (starting at 17:08).
James Davidson- Dispute over Records and Recent Case Laws (starting at 20:15).
Cheryll Wood moderates this session.
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
2025-06-1132 minCondopediaEpisode 49: Spring Cleaning!If you missed our April 24, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Spring Cleaning, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The topics and speakers are as follows:
Simon Brick- AGM & Elections (starting at 1:31).
Sophie Ryder- Access and Inspection of Units and Other Issues (starting at 12:15).
Victoria Craine- Record Keeping; Best Practices, Status Certificates and Litigation (starting at 20:15).
As always Nancy Houle moderates this session.
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
2025-06-0535 minCondopediaEpisode 48: Meeting Madness!If you missed our March 27, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Meetings, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The topics and speakers are as follows:
Mitch Robinson- Meeting: Planning, Registration, and Process (starting at 1:30).
Emily Deng- Holding the Meeting, Voting, and Scrutineering etc. (starting at 18:28).
Cheryll Wood- Legal Consideration and Key Case Laws (starting at 31:35).
As always Nancy Houle moderates this session.
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
2025-03-3150 minCondopediaEpisode 47: Common Element ModificationsIf you missed our February 20, 2025 Condo Crunch addressing Common Element Modifications, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The topics and speakers are as follows:
Melinda Andrews - Introduction to Common Element Modifications (starting at 1:17) and also, Case Laws on Common Element Modifications (starting at 30:21)
James Davidson- Common Element changes that fall within the Board's Mandate (starting at 5:48)
Mitch Robinson- Common Element changes and Owners (starting at 19:46)
As always Nancy Houle moderates this session.
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
2025-03-0440 minCondopediaEpisode 46: Maintaining Records and Managing Record RequestsIf you missed our January 23, 2025 Condo Crunch addressing Records, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The topics and speakers are as follows:
Melinda Andrews - Introduction to Records and Managing Requests (starting at 1:08) and also, Tips and Recommendations when dealing with Records (starting at 34:58)
Sophie Ryder - Key aspects of Record Keeping, obligation of the Condominium Corporation and Regulations (starting at 3:39)
Victoria Craine- Responding to Record Requests and Cases (starting at 10:15)
Cheryll Wood moderates this session.
We hope you enjoy our d...
2025-02-0453 minCondopediaEpisode 45 - 2024 Holiday Q&A with DHAAnother year has gone by and we are back with another holiday Q&A session. In this packed episode, the 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: Pets, starting at 1:40, and also Insurance/Repairs, starting at 42:45.
Nicole Robinson: Chargebacks, starting at 6:00.
Mitch Robinson: Single Family Units, starting at 14:56.
Dominique Mesina: Governing Documents, starting at 23:45.
Jim Davidson: Common Elements, starting at 32:25.
Christy Allen: Reserve Funds, starting at 50:12.
As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.
W...
2024-12-201h 01CondopediaEpisode 44: Dogs at the CATIf you missed our November 28, 2024 Condo Crunch addressing Dogs at the CAT, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The topics and speakers are as follows:
Sophie Ryder - History of Pet Rules (starting at 1:50)
Cheryll Wood - Pet concerns, Request for Accommodation and Service Animals etc. (starting at 9:26)
Christy Allen - Jurisdictional issues and overlap between CAT & HRTO (starting at 24:55)
As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
2024-12-1036 minCondopediaEpisode 43: Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT)If you missed our September 26, 2024 Condo Crunch addressing the Condominium Authority Tribunal, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The topics and speakers are as follows:
Akshit Bhardwaj - Overview of the CAT and its Jurisdiction (1:25)
Emily Deng - Decision Making Process and the Types of Decision (5:30)
Mitchell Robinson - Process and Procedure (18:07)
Melinda Andrews - Costs and Strategies (27:50)
Cheryll Wood moderates the discussion.
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
2024-10-2543 minCondopediaEpisode 42 - The 2024 DHA Summer Q & AThis episode is a recording of our 2024 Summer Q&A session that occurred on June 28, 2024.
The topics and speakers are:
Jessica Weick - Chargebacks (1:55)
Cheryll Wood - Meetings (6:15)
Jim Davidson - Insurance, repairs and reserve funds (10:00)
Dominique Mesina - EV Charging (18:55)
Victoria Craine - Enforcement (26:45)
Nicole Robinson - Pets and Rules (35:20)
Rija Chaudhary - Occupancy of Units (43:30)
Sophie Ryder - Access to Units (49:20)
Emily Deng - Condominium Authority Tribunal (53:38)
Mitchell Robinson - Installations and Modifications (58:20)
Please stay tuned for new episodes coming up this Fall!
2024-10-231h 06CondopediaEpisode 41: Tarion & Tidbits
If you missed our May 1, 2024 Condo Crunch addressing Tarion, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The topics and speakers are as follows:
Mitchell Robinson - Tarion Process (starting at 1:37)
Victoria Craine - Tarion and Performance Audit (starting at 6:50)
Cheryll Wood - General Duties and Maintenance (starting at 16:55)
Emily Deng - Spring Walkaround and Repairs (starting at 28:10)
As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
2024-10-2135 minCondopediaEpisode 40 - CollectionsIf you missed our CondoCrunch session on collections that was held on March 28, 2024, you can now listen to the session here. The topics and speakers are as follows:
1. Victoria Craine - Chargebacks
2. Nicole Robinson - Lien process
3. Cheryll Wood - Power of Sale
4. James Davidson - Cases
2024-05-0144 minCondopediaEpisode 39 - Violence and Harassment in CondominiumsIf you missed our February 22 Condo Crunch addressing violence and harassment in condominiums, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are:
Emily Deng (introduction - starts at 00:15)
Emily Deng (violence and harassment against employees - starts at 1:39)
Christy Allen (responding to allegations of violence and harassment - starts at 9:13)
Mitchell Robinson (relevant cases addressing violence and harassment - starts at 18:55)
Christy Allen (proactive steps and preventative action to address violence and harassment - starts at 29:58)
We hope you enjoy our di...
2024-03-0538 minCondopediaEpisode 38 - 2023 Holiday Q&A with DHAIf you missed our Holiday Q&A that was held on December 12, 2023, the session recording is now the latest episode of our podcast.
The topics and speakers are:
1. Nancy Houle moderating.
2. Jessica Weick - common element modifications, starting at 2:20.
3. Dominique Mesina - noise, starting at 9:15.
4. Emily Deng - the Condominium Authority Tribunal, starting at 17:10.
5. Cheryll Wood - charge backs and green retrofits, starting at 25:21.
6. Nicole Robinson - meetings, starting at 33:05.
7. James Davidson - reserve funds and repairs, starting at 42:00.
8. Victoria Craine...
2023-12-241h 20CondopediaEpisode 37 - Halloween Edition - Scariest Condo CasesIf you missed the Halloween edition of our latest Condo Crunch webinar, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. In this episode, Mitch, Victoria, and Jim discuss some of the “scariest” cases in condominium law!
The speakers in order of presentation are:
Mitch Robinson (aka “Harry Potter” - starts at 1:30)
Victoria Craine (aka “Janet Wayne” - starts at 8:04)
Jim Davidson (aka “Winter Solstice” - starts at 18:32)
As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
2023-11-0330 minCondopediaEpisode 36 - Status Certificates - A Comprehensive GuideIf you missed our September 26 discussion about status certificates, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The speakers in order of presentation are:
Jessica Weick (starts at 1:14)
Christy Allen (starts at 9:37)
Victoria Craine (starts at 20:21)
As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
2023-10-1632 minCondopediaEpisode 35 - The 2023 DHA Summer Q&AThis episode is a recording of our 2023 Summer Q&A session that occurred on June 22, 2023.
The topics and speakers are:
Melinda Andrews - Rentals (1:46)
Cheryll Wood - Human Rights (12:00)
Nicole Robinson - Section 19 Issues (19:47)
David Lu - The CAT, Enforcement & Smoking (27:40)
Jessica Weick - Voting (35:08)
Emily Deng - Obligations and Exceptions (39:50)
Victoria Craine - Repairs (47:13)
Christy Allen - Reserve Funds (53:52)
With this episode, we will be going on a brief hiatus for the summer, but please stay tuned for new episodes coming up this Fall!
2023-06-301h 06CondopediaEpisode 34 - Protecting Your Condo: Understanding the Risks of Uninsured Workers and VolunteersIf you missed our May 25 discussion about the risks associated with using uninsured workers and volunteers, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.
The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are:
Melinda Andrews (risks associated owner-volunteers – starts at 1:14)
Mitchell Robinson (risks associated with contractors and WSIB insurance – starts at 16:57)
Nicole Robinson (risks associated with superintendents – starts at 27:07)
As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.
We hope you enjoy our discussion!
2023-06-0735 minCondopediaEpisode 33 - Spring CleaningIf 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 - starts at 10:33)
Christy Allen (spring maintenance and summer landscaping contracts - starts at 20:36)
Nicole Robinson (patio furniture, barbecues, firepits, and outdoor parties - starts at 30:40)
As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.
We hope you...
2023-06-0638 minCondopediaEpisode 32 - EVerything About EV ChargersIf 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 10:02)
Emily Deng (condominium corporations installing EV chargers - starts at 18:06)
Jim Davidson (special considerations regarding EV charging- starts at 25:00)
As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.
We hope you enjoy our discussion about EV cha...
2023-06-0237 minCondopediaEpisode 31 - Acting and Reacting ReasonablyIf 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. Victoria - potential cost consequences, starting at 33:05
2023-03-1043 minCondopediaEpisode 30 - A Close Look At Enforcement IssuesWe 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.
2023-03-0752 minCondopediaEpisode 29 - Condo Case Catch-Up! 2022 - A Year in ReviewIf 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 Condominium Corporation No. 132 v Evans: nuisance and parking - starts at 7:16)
Christy Allen (Waterloo North Condominium Corporation No. 70 v Sinyard: service animals and accommodation - starts at 11:58)
Emily Deng (Sidhu v Peel Condominium Corporation No. 426: records requests and penalty against cor...
2023-02-0134 minCondopediaEpisode 28 -The 2022 DHA Holiday Q&A ExtravaganzaAnother 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 Craine: Dealing with difficult residents
David Lu: EV charging stations at condominiums
Cheryll Wood: Templates/Precedent documents and Bitcoin at condominiums
Christy Allen: Tarion and building defect issues
As norm...
2022-12-231h 26CondopediaEp 27 - This or That... to the Court or the CATWe 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
2022-10-2840 minCondopediaEpisode 26 - The Return of the Condo Crunch - Condo MeetingsFall 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 the accompanying blog post.
2022-10-2151 minCondopediaEpisode 25 - DHA Summer Q&AIf 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 tuned for more episodes of Condopedia!!
2022-06-2849 minCondopediaEpisode 24 - Tarion Series Finale - Appealing Tarion DecisionsIn 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!
2022-06-1527 minCondopediaEpisode 23 - Tarion Episode 3 - ConciliationIn 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.
2022-05-3027 minCondopediaEpisode 22 - Another DHA Condo Crunch - Owners MeetingsOur 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 statements
Emily Deng - Elections and various voting issues that may arise.
2022-05-2734 minCondopediaEpisode 21 Tarion Episode 2 - 1st and 2nd Year WarrantiesIn 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!
2022-04-2926 minCondopediaEpisode 20 - Tarion Part 1 of 4In 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 discussion on specific Tarion topics that are to be discussed in upcoming episodes. So be on the look out for the 2nd episode of this series!
2022-04-1433 minCondopediaEpisode 19 A Discussion on Compliance ApplicationsIn 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.
2022-03-3035 minCondopediaEpisode 18 DHA Condo Crunch - Building DefectsWe 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 considerations relating to limitation period issues.
As usual, Nancy was the host, keeping everyone on track. We have a bunch of content coming up this year so stay tuned!
2022-03-1235 minCondopediaEpisode 17 - The 2021 DHA Holiday Q&A ExtravaganzaIf 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 and Surpluses, starting at 44:32
Emily - Status Certificates, starting at 51:05
There's some other goodies and trinkets within the episode, including info on a potential announcement embedded within the episode. But yo...
2021-12-2158 minCondopediaEpisode 16 -Part II of Condo Crunch Series on Construction Related IssuesWe'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 are some bases, and related tricky issues, Jim Davidson, starting at 21:56.
As usual, Nancy hosts this discussion designed to provide a high level overview of the subjects.
2021-11-1532 minCondopediaEpisode 15 Mini Series on Construction Issues Part I of IIWe'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 finishes things off this time with a discussion on indemnification and insurance provisions: 33:41
Make sure to follow our social feeds and website for more info ab...
2021-10-1150 minCondopediaEpisode 14 - DHA Q&A Summer EditionThis 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 - Insurance: 40:51
David Lu - by-laws/rules: 49:01
Another Q&A session is coming in the Fall! Condo Crunch sessions are also upcoming.
2021-09-0355 minCondopediaEpisode 13 - Changes to Governing DocumentsThis 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 policies 22:54
As for Jim's slides, those can be found here.
Find our latest episode of Condopedia on our website and on major platforms such as Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Go...
2021-06-2936 minCondopediaEpisode 12 - Common Element ModificationsWe 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 comments on changes to common elements: 19:19
These condo crunches are live and are held about a month apart. If you miss them though, you can always catch em here at Condopedia.
2021-06-0222 minCondopediaEpisode 11 - Condo Board ResponsibilitiesThis 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/follow-up-to-condo-crunch-matters-that-require-owner-involvement/
2. Case dealing with Bad Faith, Ballingall v CCC 111: https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2015/2015onsc2484/2015onsc2484.pdf
3. Case stating that Board Members generally not personally liable for their actions as...
2021-04-0942 minCondopediaEpisode 10 - Webinar - Answers to Questions About Upcoming Issues in the Ontario Condo WorldThis 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: https://dhacondolaw.ca/condo-law-news/dha-qa-condo-communications/
2021-03-0639 minCondopediaEpisode 9 - Compliance ApplicationsWhat 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 The Owners, Strata Plan VR 812 and Emily Yu are: 2017 BCCRT 82, 2018 BCSC 2439, 2019 BCSC 693, 2019 BCSC 2340.
As indicated in the episode, we will touch on the topics of costs and mediation/arbitration in future ep...
2021-02-1235 minCondopediaEpisode 8 - Decision Making by OwnersWe're back with another episode of Condopedia. Jim talks with David about what decisions require owners' involvement under Ontario Condominium Law.
2021-01-0614 min
CondopediaEpisode 7 - A Holiday Q & A with DHAThis is a recording of a Q&A session that the lawyers of DHA conducted on December 18, 2020.
Timestamp of questions are as follows:
Smoking infiltration/migration - Victoria: 5:01
Noise - Melinda: 11:40
Enforcement - Mohiminol: 16:12
Meeting/Voting & Financial Statements - Cheryll 23:29
Reserve Funds - Jim: 26:46
"Difficult" Residents - Emily: 31:03
Fees for rental units - Nicole: 37:11
Liens - Jessica - 39:46
Updating Declarations - Jim: 44:20
Playing Christmas music in the PA/Announcement system - David: 50:26
Corporate Records - Christy: 55:54
Wishing everyone a happy holidays from all of us at DHA
2020-12-231h 02CondopediaEpisode 6 - A Quick Update on COVID-19 Issues at Ontario CondominiumsOur firm's most recently minted lawyer, Mo Khandaker, speaks with David about some latest developments on COVID-19 issues at condominiums. Mo is one of our resident experts on COVID-19 related condo issues. The two predominant topics are: what to do with amenities and dealing with owners meetings.
You can find more info on Mo here: https://davidsoncondolaw.ca/lawyers/mohiminol-khandaker/
2020-10-0625 minCondopediaEpisode 5 - It’s All About Sharing - A Brief History and Overview of Ontario Condominium Law with Jim DavidsonIn this first "regular" episode of Condopedia, David has a conversation with partner Jim Davidson on the history of Condo Law in Ontario. What were some of the major changes? What was the logic behind the existence of condominiums in the first place? Why condominiums have grown so much in recent years? We talk about all of that. Plus a story from Jim about an event involving a police officer and a battering ram on condominium premises.
You can find more info about Jim here: https://davidsoncondolaw.ca/lawyers/jim-davidson/
2020-08-1728 minCondopediaEpisode 4 - Conducting Virtual Meetings During Times of Physical DistancingIn our latest episode, we provide some practical tips on conducting virtual owner's meetings while physical distancing restrictions remain in effect. We review two options that are currently top of mind: one - using GetQuorum and Zoom together, two - just using Zoom. Near the end of the episode, we also answer a question about whether it is now okay for owners to be doing renovation/construction work at their units.
Lastly, this episode is available on Youtube as a video as we shared some tips through share screen, so be sure to check that out as w...
2020-05-101h 00CondopediaEpisode 3 - Covid 19 and Condominiums, Another Q&AAOur firm conducted an earlier Q&A session on Covid-19 and Condominiums on March 27, 2020. Again, all of our lawyers spoke and Nancy kept us all in check. A broad outline of the episode is as follows:
Introductory remarks by Jim, overall theme and issues to consider during this time - 3:01
Financial issues: what should the Board do with requests for condo/parking fee deferments? - Cheryll at 13:53
Status Certificates: Should there be a "blanket" statement included on them? - Cheryll at 17:57
Deliveries: What should the condominium do about deliveries? - Victoria at 22:05
Quarantine and Self Isolation: Can a c...
2020-04-241h 08CondopediaEpisode 2 - Q&A Session on COVID-19 Issues at CondominiumsIn this episode, we talk about COVID-19 issues at Condominiums. Hear from all of our lawyers on a wide variety of questions. Nancy keeps us all in check as the chairperson.
For specific sections, please see below:
Maintenance and Landscaping - Melinda at 5:58,
Contracts and payments - Jessica at 16:09,
Renovations, common elements - Emily at 22:07,
Renovations, units - Victoria at 27:32,
Limits on disclosure of medical information - David at 32:37,
Electronic meetings - Jim at 37:46,
Closure/removal of amenities - Mo at 47:00,
Status Certificates - Cheryll at 51:43,
Enforcement issues - Christy at 56:20
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2020-04-191h 04
CondopediaEpisode 1 - Introduction to CondopediaIn this very first introductory episode, your host David provides an overview of what this podcast is all about, delves very briefly into what Condominium Law is, and briefly mentions some fun stories that will be shared in future episodes.
2020-04-1005 min