March 24, 2020 News
Ontario releases list of essential businesses permitted to be open during COVID-19 pandemic
The Ontario government has now released the list of all essential businesses which will be permitted to remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Condominium Managers are considered an essential service.
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March 24, 2020 News
COVID-19 Bulletin: Thinking Ahead - The Management Office
Management Office is a vital part of the condominium community. The primary risk to be managed is a health risk at this point and to curtail the spreading of this virus, it seems that ensuring minimal contact with people is the best method to slow this dynamic.
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March 24, 2020 News
COVID-19 Bulletin: How Could The Closure Of Non-Essential Businesses Affect Condominium Corporations?
It is unclear how the closure of non-essential businesses could affect the continued operation of condominium corporations in Ontario. Will property management staff, security personnel, cleaning staff, superintendents and/or contractors currently conducting work on the common elements be exempt from the provincial order?
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March 24, 2020 News
COVID-19 Bulletin: Regular Repair & Maintenance
During the current state of managing the COVID-19 virus, it is essential that while the Corporation must continue to operate, a Corporation should, as always, do so in a safe manner. This includes minimizing the transmission of the virus to the community and avoiding panic.
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March 23, 2020 News
Self-Isolation Instructions for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Self-isolation is when you have been instructed to separate yourself from others, with the purpose of preventing the spread of the virus, including those within your home. If you are ill, you should be separated from others in your household to the greatest extent possible.
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March 23, 2020 News
COVID-19 Bulletin: COVID-19 & Condo Conflict
Whether you are a director, owner or tenant, chances are that you are self-isolating in your unit and attempting to foster and embrace social distancing insofar as possible; all of which seems to contradict the communal nature of condo living.
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March 23, 2020 News
COVID-19 Bulletin : Collections Part 2
Since our Bulletin of March 18th concerning the collection of common expenses, many ideas have been circulated around how the process for collecting unpaid common expenses should be addressed. It remains; however, that condominiums must register liens within 3 months of unpaid common expenses originating.
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March 23, 2020 News
Ontario Closing all Non-Essential Services – What Does that Mean for Condos?
On March 23, 2020, Premier Ford informed the public that all “non-essential” workplaces are being closed down, as soon as possible. The forced closure is expected to last 14 days. This will inevitably have serious and immediate impacts on condominium corporations across the province.
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March 23, 2020 News
Are Deadlines to Register Condo Liens Suspended?
Do condo corporations have more time to register their liens, giving owners who cannot pay their fees an extended break without losing its priority to collect later? In our view, this Order in council does not extend the lien registration deadlines.
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March 21, 2020 News
Collecting Common Expenses During a Pandemic: Options to Consider
Many boards are now being approached by unit owners requesting some sort of relief from the obligation to pay common expenses. Our general advice to boards? Wait. There is generally not a need for a decision to be made right now.
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