From inquiries that I continue to receive, it appears that there is still some general misunderstanding concerning the purpose and limitations of the standard unit by-law.

A Standard Unit By-law IS:

1. A means of determining what constitutes an improvement to a unit (and might include floor coverings, appliances, wall coverings, etc…)

2. A means of determining a condominium corporation’s responsibility to insure improvements to a unit and, if insurance coverage exists, to repair improvements after damage.

A Standard Unit By-law IS NOT:

1. A way to alter the allocation of "maintenance" responsibilities between a condominium corporation and the unit owners;

2. Except with regard to improvements to a unit, a way to alter the allocation of "repair after damage" responsibilities between a condominium corporation and the unit owners.