CCI Toronto News
August 28, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
The CAT Gets More Powers
As many of our members are aware, since its inauguration in November 2017, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (the “CAT”) has only had jurisdiction to deal with disputes over condominium records. This will change on October 1, 2020. The Ontario government announced...August 21, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
Fire Code Inspections
As the Province of Ontario continues with its Re-Opening Plan, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to create challenges for some condominium corporations as relates to Fire Code1 compliance. The Fire Code makes condominium corporations responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Fire Code at the condominium property. This includes...July 31, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
EWRB – Article 1 Energy Treasure Hunt
CCI is pleased to provide this message to our members on behalf of the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines regarding Ontario’s Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) initiative.July 30, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
End of State of Emergency Triggers Condominium AGM Timelines
On July 24th, 2020, the Ontario government revoked the Regulation which declared a state of emergency in the province due to COVID-19. Accordingly, with the state of emergency over, the new mandatory timelines for condominium corporations to hold their AGMs have now been triggered under Schedule 5 of the COVID-19July 21, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
Condominium Corporations Should Be Cautious When Liening for Chargebacks
he CCI-T Legislative Committee would like to bring to members' attention a recent court decision Amlani v. York Condominium Corp. No. 473. The Amlani case will be of significant interest to condominium corporations and condominium managers who rely on indemnification clauses to claim costs of enforcement from unit owners.July 6, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
CCI-T Legislative Newsflash – COVID-19 Stage 2 Re-Opening
On June 17th, Toronto joined all other areas of the province (except Windsor-Essex) in entering Stage 2 of the Ontario government’s re-opening plan. The Province’s current State of Emergency is currently in effect until July 15th. So, what exactly does this mean for condominiums? We have listed those with theJune 17, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
CCI-T Legislative Newsflash – EWRB Extended Deadline & Changes to the Employment Standards Act
that we communicate with our members regarding important legislative change that are happening on an ongoing emergency basis impacting condominium corporations. At this time, there are two key legislative changes that will have a short-term impact for condominiums: EWRB filing deadlines and changes to the Employment Standards Act.June 1, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
COVID-19 Re-Opening
The Government of Ontario recently announced the details of Phase 1 of the province’s re-opening strategy. As of May 19th, some services and businesses previously deemed to be “non-essential” were permitted to resume, subject to certain restrictions.May 20, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash
Showings of Listed Condo Properties During the Ontario State of Emergency
CCI-Toronto's Legislative Committee is aware that there is an ongoing debate within the condominium industry about whether individual showings for condo units are still allowed during the COVID-19 state of emergency in Ontario. We recognize that many of CCI-Toronto's members are realtors themselves, or that realtors serve on their condominium'sApril 27, 2020 - Legislative Newsflash