A Montreal man is now the only full-time condominium resident in his nine-unit building, due to the increasing popularity of short-term rentals using services such as Airbnb. He feels as though he’s missing out on the experience of getting to know his neighbours. “It can be lonely without being able…
Is your neighbour a hoarder or just a pack rat? Is their excessive bounty, trash or treasure? When does the neighbour’s problem become the condominium’s problem? These are questions that are difficult to answer because as they say, beauty is in the eye or perhaps nose of the beholder. Neat…
Road Rage is “aggressive or violent behaviour stemming from a driver’s uncontrolled anger about the actions of another motorist.” Road Rage can be dangerous for both you and other drivers. Extreme cases can cause angry drivers to hit other vehicles, run them off the road,…
On July 25, 2017, the Minister of Government and Consumer Services announced new protections for Ontario condominiums.
Changes being implemented this fall include:
Mandatory updates regarding the condo corporation to improve communication between boards and unit owners
Disclosure requirements for directors…
Were you in an accident Outside of Ontario and are you confused about the steps to take?
If you are injured outside of the province in which you reside, you may be confused as to where your case should be filed. Usually, Ontario courts will consider each situation on a…
An accident can be extremely overwhelming and in the moment, it can be very easy to overlook important steps that should be taken afterwards.
These important steps include:
Stop your vehicle immediately, do not panic, and remain calm Turn off the ignition Leave lights or 4 ways on if safe,…What Is a TBI?
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an acquired brain injury from an external force, decreasing or altering the level of consciousness. This could be from a motor vehicle crash, sports injury, or fall, just to name a few.
You may have heard of concussions. Concussions are…
It’s the Law:
One Metre Passing Law: Drivers should be reminded of this law as of September 2015. There should be one metre of room between a cyclist and your vehicle. Some drivers were concerned about crossing the centre dividing line to allow for the one metre gap, and police…
Technology can assist in gathering valuable evidence to help an injury claim. Below are some simple tips if you are involved in an accident:
Record what happens after an event, including the scene, weather, who was there, etc.
Take photos of licence plates, emergency service cards, insurance cards, damage to…
Quick Tips for Condo Governance
The board should be comprised of people who understand business and finance The board should be overseeing the building, rather than managing The manager should be independent of the board and have a trusted reputation Ideally, the directors should own a unit in the building…
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