The Ontario government has just announced legislative changes dealing with electric vehicle charging systems (“EVCS”), coming into effect on May 1, 2018. Installation by Condominium The new Regulation ( https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r18114 ) will essentially permit condominium corporations under certain conditions to install EVCS without complying with all of the requirements of Section 97 of the Condominium…
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Legislation, New Condo Act
Updated Directors’ Guide (Bonus — Candidate Disclosure Form)
by Dave •
In September 2017, our office had prepared a “Directors’ Survival Guide” to the first phase of changes to the Condominium Act and related legislation. In light of developments since September, we have prepared an updated Directors’ Guide. Note in particular that the provisions regarding Condominium Returns come into effect on January 1, 2018. The updated Guide…
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‘Bracing for Impact’ – November 1, 2017 Changes – Condominium Legislation Update
by Dave •
Many changes to the Condominium Act, 1998 and related legislation are due to come into force tomorrow, November 1, 2017. Are you ready? Do keep in mind that the November 1, 2017 changes are just a portion of the changes to the condominium legislation. Many changes will come into force on future (unknown to a…
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Condominium Returns – Draft Regulations
by Dave •
Earlier this month, the Ontario government released draft regulations (the “Regulations”) concerning various returns to be filed with the Registrar. The public can comment on the Regulations until August 22, 2017. The key elements of the Regulations are as follows: Types of Returns The four types of returns and the deadlines for filing for each…
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Condominium Legislation Update – June 2017
by Dave •
On June 12, 2017, the Ontario government released various details about the condominium legislation updates. Here, we will provide you with a summary of some of the details and a few initial comments. A. Regulations Finalized The first phase of Condominium Act regulations have been finalized. These are available on the e-laws website: e-laws website. There…
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First Release of Details of New Regulations under the Condominium Act
by Dave •
On February 13, 2017, the Ontario government (finally) released some details concerning the proposed regulations (the “Regulations”) under the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”). The Regulations address only a few areas of the overall changes to the Act, said areas being: I. Communications (planned to come into force on July 1, 2017) II. Director Qualifications…
Legislation, New Condo Act
Draft Condominium Management Regulations Released
by Dave •
Finally, we are starting to see some of the regulations released, in draft, arising from the Protecting Condominium Owners Act, 2015. This Act enacted both the Condominium Management Services Act, 2015 (the “CMSA”) as well as extensive changes to the Condominium Act, 1998. These new statutory provisions are not yet in force, pending filing of…
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The Devil is in the Details – Top Ten Issues for the Regulations under the Condominium Act, 1998
by Dave •
Bill 106 (Protecting Condominium Owners Act, 2015) was introduced for first reading in the provincial legislature in May 2015 and ultimately received Royal Assent in December 2015. However, Bill 106’s changes to the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”) have not yet been proclaimed into force, presumably in large degree to the fact that regulations under…
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The Condominium Authority Under Bill 106 – Hopes and Fears
by Dave •
Bill 106 (An Act to amend the Condominium Act, 1998, to enact the Condominium Management Services Act, 2015 and to amend other Acts with respect to condominiums) was introduced in May 2015, recently passed second reading and at the date of this writing is being considered by Committee. The Condominium Authority One of the central…
Legislation, New Condo Act
New Act Update
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Earlier this week, Michelle Ervin of CondoBusiness magazine provided some news concerning the proposed new Condominium Act arising from a phone interview with the Minister of Government and Consumer Services David Orazietti. You can read the entire article here. In brief, the Minister stated that the intent is to introduce the new legislation during the legislatures…