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If You Want To Ban Cannabis Smoking, Do You Have To Ban Tobacco Smoking Too?
In view of the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana on October 17th 2018, condominium corporations throughout Ontario have been scrambling to enact Rules that prohibit the smoking of cannabis inside units and/or the common elements. Our clients have been asking us: If the condominium wants to ban the …
Smoking Cannabis in a Condominium: Designated Smoking Areas
Bill C-45, the federal government’s cannabis legislation, is expected to come into force on July 1st 2018, though there is some indication that this date may be pushed back as it goes through the Senate. Needless to say, the coming into force of Bill C-45 will, among other things, …
Marc Bhalla in the Spring 2018 issue of Condo News
The Spring 2018 edition of Condo News magazine, published by the Golden Horseshoe chapter of CCI, features an article that Marc Bhalla wrote on page 33.
…How the Sale of Goods Act Applies to Condos
It can be tempting, for simplicity’s sake, to assume that the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “ Act”) is the main, and sometimes only, source of law governing condominiums; however, there are many other pieces of legislation that can impact upon your community and its legal options.
…The Condominium Paradox – Carefree Turnkey Living
Everyone remembers – some with dread, some with fondness – that day in elementary school when the teacher asked you to name the three levels of government. If you’re a condominium owner, however, that question is trickier because there is, arguably, a fourth level of government for you …
Antoni Casalinuovo and Megan Molloy in Condovoice
The Winter issue of Condovoice, published by the Toronto chapter of CCI, contains an article by Antoni Casalinuovo and Megan Molloy. This article Case Law Update: Decisions From the Courts highlights recent decisions by the Ontario Courts regarding parking rights and status certificates.
…ACMO Burlington Conference – A Quick Reflection
Legal Update
I recently had the pleasure of participating at the ACMO Burlington Conference. My congratulations to ACMO on a well-structured and informative day. The day started with representatives from each of the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) and the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO) bringing everyone up-to-date …
Kati Aubin and Richard Elia in the Fall 2017 issue of Condo Contact
The Fall 2017 issue of Condo Contact, published by the Eastern Ontario chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute, features two articles by Kati Aubin and Richard Elia on pages 23 and 30.
…CONDOCENTRIC.ca's Top 10 Articles of 2017
10. Insurance Deductible By-laws by Megan Molloy & Richard Elia
9. When Dim Sum Customers and Temple Worshippers Take Over Condo Parking by Victor Yee
8. Drones by Patricia Elia & Richard Elia
7. When a Condo Owner Goes Rogue - Part 1 by Antoni Casalinuovo
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Marc Bhalla in the November 2017 issue of Condo Business
The December 2017 edition of Condo Business magazine features an article that Marc Bhalla wrote on page 28.
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