The Ontario Condo Law Blog


"Timely and topical information, news and commentary to inform and enlighten members of the condominium community in the province of Ontario. Property managers, condominium directors, unit owners and others should stay tuned to our blog for commentary on recent and developing trends, digests of recent court decisions, condo-related news from around the province and around the world, and more!"

Author: Christopher J. Jaglowitz practices at Gardner Miller Arnold in Toronto.

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Recent Posts from The Ontario Condo Law Blog


  • All-star condo law panel this Friday at ACMO luncheon

    Condo managers who missed the legal expert panel at the Annual Condo Conference earlier this month can get their annual quota of condo law news at the ACMO "legal grab bag" luncheon this Friday, November 27, 2009…

  • CCI's fight against HST takes to the airwaves

    Many condo boards and unit owners are concerned over the impact of the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax on their condominium corporations and their own pocket books.  They will be glad to know that  the Toronto…

  • GMA Condo Alert! (Autumn 2009 edition)

    Here is the latest edition of Gardiner Miller Arnold's Condo Alert!  Topics covered in this issue include: The new Apology Act Increased limit of Small Claims Court jurisdiction Using consultants in CCDC-2 contracts Steps to…

  • See you at the condo conference!

    Don’t miss the 13th Annual CCI-T/ACMO Condominium Conference this Friday and Saturday (November 6-7, 2009) at the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham. Be sure to come to the Aging in Place seminar (session 1C on Friday morning…

  • Education is often the key to solving condo problems

    Most problems facing condominium corporations are either created or made more complicated by the simple fact that owners or directors (sometimes both) lack basic knowledge about the rights and responsibilities of the various stakeholders in…

  • Best of the blogosphere for October 2009

    From the many blog entries that might interest condo directors, owners and managers, here are some of the best of the past month. Click the bolded titles below to read the entries.   Enjoy! Do you…

  • "Who do you act for, Mr. Chairman?"

    With autumn now underway, Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) season is upon us.  I'm often asked to chair my condominium clients’ AGMs and I look forward to meeting face-to-face with the boards, owners and managers I've…

  • Update on Small Claims Court

    As of January 1, 2010, the maximum amount that can be claimed in an action in the Small Claims Court in Ontario will increase from $10,000 to $25,000. This change, which we first reported here…

  • Guest post: Talking safely -- The new rules of the road

    The following guest entry by property manager and condo consultant Robert Buckler, RCM offers tips to property managers for dealing with the new ban on hand-held communication devices while driving.  I can only add:  "Keep…

  • Condo units on the block in Toronto tax sale

    The City of Toronto is selling off a dozen condominium units recently seized for tax arrears. Units up for grab include: 1 parking unit at MTCC 731 (71 Front St. E.) 7 locker units and 3…