Many people involved in the condominium industry, including
condominium corporation directors, unit owners, property managers,
and other professionals, have noted an increase in hostility where
they live and work over the past few years. This includes an
alarming increase in the number of incidents of harassment.
While everyone is free to express personal opinions, engaging in
harassment, intimidation, verbal or written abuse, personal
attacks, bullying or intimidation should not be allowed. Such
incidents not only harm the victim, they also harm the communities
in which we live and work.
The Condominium Authority of Ontario (the CAO) recently
published a sample set of rules that can be considered by
condominium corporations to deal with harassment within their
communities. These sample rules can be found here: CAO Anti-harassment Rules. The CAO's
sample rules, although aimed at Ontario condominiums, are worthy of
consideration by Manitoba condominium corporations
