Law Times recently posted an article focusing on the fact that, barring exceptional circumstances, the new Condominium Tribunal in Ontario won't award costs to successful litigants.

Shawn Pulver, partner at Macdonald Sager Manis LLP in Toronto presents insights into legal issues relevant to owners, residents, Boards of Directors and property managers of condominiums in the province of Ontario.

Condominium owners and residents have an obligation to comply with their governing Rules and Regulations, By-laws and Declaration.

Condominium corporations routinely hire contractors to perform work on the common elements of their respective buildings.

In our previous article titled Changes in Tax Filing Requirements for Trusts, we reported that the Income Tax Act was being amended to impose additional filing requirements for certain trusts for the 2021 and subsequent taxation years.

"The only certain things in life are death and taxes (–Benjamin Franklin)," so it's a good idea to start thinking about estate planning. While a single will may be sufficient in the ordinary course...

The recent ice storm in the Toronto area resulted in much damage, often caused by falling trees or branches.

Condominiums in Ontario are self-governed by an elected Board of Directors. This leaves condominium Directors with a significant amount of discretion and autonomy...

It is holiday season. It's a great time for celebrations and for some much needed rest and relaxation. For condominium boards and property managers, however, there are a lot of important tasks and obligations that can't be ignored.

There has been a considerable increase in the use of mediation to resolve land use disputes in Ontario in recent years. However, recent changes have cast doubt over the continued use of mediation to resolve planning disputes.

Ontario Condominium buildings (regardless of their size or legal structure) must have condominium Rules and Regulations ("Rules") in place.

As a condominium lawyer, I am often asked by clients and colleagues for my assessment of the Ontario condominium and real estate market.

While it is always exciting to see new projects, we sometimes lose sight of the fact that "condominiums" as we now know them have existed in Toronto for over 40 years.

Recent changes to the Planning Act allow municipal councils and other approval authorities to use mediation or other dispute resolution techniques to resolve disputes over official plans, zoning by-laws, plans of subdivision and consents.

For lending institutions, few things can interfere with the priority of a first-ranking mortgage – construction liens and writs of execution are familiar examples.

As Airbnb usage has continued to increase amongst condominiums in Ontario, there have been many interested parties who have been waiting for further direction from the courts.

One of the defining aspects of the amended Condominium Act will be the establishment of the Condominium Authority Tribunal.

There has been a considerable increase in the use of mediation to resolve land use disputes in Ontario in recent years.

Many financing transactions utilize guarantees in support of commercial loans. It is often a requirement that guarantors either seek independent legal advice or agree to waive their right to receive it.

The legislation governing workers' compensation is provincial in scope, so the particulars of each statute may vary from province to province.