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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General, New Condo Act
Condominium Legislative Changes – January 2018 Update
by Dave •
The changes to the condominium-related legislation continue to be enacted in various stages. Our office had prepared a “Directors’ Guide” to the changes which came into force on November 1, 2017. This update highlights some of the changes which came into force on January 1, 2018 and also which are scheduled to come into force…
General
A Condo Rule Against Complaining?
by Dave •
Recently, a condominium corporation in Toronto was reported to have enacted a rule which, among other things, sought to limit the ability of residents to complain to the condominium. Various parties including residents of the building in question have expressed outrage at such a rule. In particular, the rule was reported to contain wording prohibiting…
General, Legislation, New Condo Act
‘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…
General, Legislation, New Condo Act
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…
General, Legislation, New Condo Act
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…
General, Insurance Deductible, New Condo Act
Insurance Deductible By-laws under the new Act – Will they be Grandfathered?
by Dave •
Over the course of the past week approximately, there has been much discussion and several notices circulated in the condominium industry about the desirability to enact insurance deductible by-laws in advance of July 1, 2017 when certain changes in the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”) and its regulations may come into effect. In this communication,…
General, Legislation, New Condo Act
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…
General, Legislation, New Condo Act
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…
General, Legislation, New Condo Act
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…