March 20, 2020 News
CoronaVirus/Covid-19 Next Steps for Condominiums as of March 19/2020
As we continue to deal with questions and concerns expressed by board members, managers and owners, we keep reminding our clients to remember what our respective roles are in this crisis.
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March 19, 2020 News
Condo Adviser Webinar - Coronavirus Crisis
CondoAdviser's next webinar is scheduled for Wednesday March 25, focuses on how the Coronavirus Crisis is affecting condos.
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March 19, 2020 News
Owner and visitor disclosure as pandemic unfolds
Denise Lash, founder and principal of Lash Condo Law, offered much advice to the condo community on this matter as it currently stands. She stressed how important it is that board members and managers not assume the role of health provider right now.
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March 19, 2020 News
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Condos – Update on Meetings
The most common recommendation to help mitigate risk and spread is social-distancing. The natural question is, therefore, what does this now mean in relation to a condominium corporation’s legal obligation to hold board of directors, or owners, meetings.
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March 19, 2020 News
COVID-19 and Condo Fees
Condominium owners still need to pay their condominium fees, and condominium corporations are still legally required to register liens within the legislative time frame if fees are not paid.
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March 18, 2020 News
Ontario State of Emergency: Impact on Condos
At 8:30 on March 17, Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency in the province to combat the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Condo corporations should consider adopting directive and precautions that will help “flatten the curve” on the home front as well.
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March 18, 2020 News
COVID-19 Bulletin: Immediate Actions To Be Taken By All Condominium Corporations
Condominium corporations are the “fourth level of government” and have a statutory obligation to take reasonable steps to protect all persons on condominium property from foreseeable harm and dangerous conditions as per the Occupier’s Liability Act and the Condominium Act.
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March 18, 2020 News
Toronto Public Health - General Infection Prevention and Control Practice and Disinfection Guidance for Commercial or Residential Buildings
This fact sheet provides property owners, property managers, hotel management and cleaning/facilities staff of commercial or residential buildings with infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidance that is appropriate for non-health care settings.
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March 18, 2020 News
COVID-19 Bulletin: Collections
Collecting unpaid common expenses during a time that our society is experiencing a crisis is challenging. What can be done by condominiums and the managers servicing them to minimize the impact on units owners facing liens for unpaid common expenses?
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March 18, 2020 News
Answers To Your Condo Coronavirus Questions
While buildings with concierge services may be in a better position to implement controls to limit the spread of COVID-19, there are steps that all boards/management may take in an effort to secure the safety of residents. Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions.
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