Condopedia

Episode 40 - Collections

If you missed our CondoCrunch session on collections that was held on March 28, 2024, you can now listen to the session here. The topics and speakers are as follows:

1. Victoria Craine - Chargebacks

2. Nicole Robinson - Lien process

3. Cheryll Wood - Power of Sale

4. James Davidson - Cases

Episode 39 - Violence and Harassment in Condominiums

If you missed our February 22 Condo Crunch addressing violence and harassment in condominiums, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. 

The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are:

1. Emily Deng (introduction - starts at 00:15)
2. Emily Deng (violence and harassment against employees - starts at 1:39)
3. Christy Allen (responding to allegations of violence and harassment - starts at 9:13)
4. Mitchell Robinson (relevant cases addressing violence and harassment - starts at 18:55)
5. Christy Allen (proactive steps and preventative action to address violence and harassment - starts at 29:58)

We hope you enjoy our discussion!

Episode 38 - 2023 Holiday Q&A with DHA

If you missed our Holiday Q&A that was held on December 12, 2023, the session recording is now the latest episode of our podcast.

The topics and speakers are:

1. Nancy Houle moderating.

2. Jessica Weick - common element modifications, starting at 2:20.

3. Dominique Mesina - noise, starting at 9:15.

4. Emily Deng - the Condominium Authority Tribunal, starting at 17:10.

5. Cheryll Wood - charge backs and green retrofits, starting at 25:21.

6. Nicole Robinson - meetings, starting at 33:05.

7. James Davidson - reserve funds and repairs, starting at 42:00.

8. Victoria Craine - volunteers, insurance, and by-laws/rules, starting at 49:36.

9. Christy Allen - common elements, starting at 58:30.

10. Mitchell Robinson - rentals, starting at 1:09:19.

Episode 37 - Halloween Edition - Scariest Condo Cases

If you missed the Halloween edition of our latest Condo Crunch webinar, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. In this episode, Mitch, Victoria, and Jim discuss some of the “scariest” cases in condominium law!

The speakers in order of presentation are:

1. Mitch Robinson (aka “Harry Potter” - starts at 1:30)
2. Victoria Craine (aka “Janet Wayne” - starts at 8:04)
3. Jim Davidson (aka “Winter Solstice” - starts at 18:32)

As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.

We hope you enjoy our discussion!

Episode 36 - Status Certificates - A Comprehensive Guide

If you missed our September 26 discussion about status certificates, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. 

The speakers in order of presentation are:

1. Jessica Weick (starts at 1:14)
2. Christy Allen (starts at 9:37)
3. Victoria Craine (starts at 20:21)

As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.

We hope you enjoy our discussion!

Episode 35 - The 2023 DHA Summer Q&A

This episode is a recording of our 2023 Summer Q&A session that occurred on June 22, 2023. 

The topics and speakers are:

1. Melinda Andrews - Rentals (1:46)
2. Cheryll Wood - Human Rights (12:00)
3. Nicole Robinson - Section 19 Issues (19:47)
4. David Lu - The CAT, Enforcement & Smoking (27:40)
5. Jessica Weick - Voting (35:08)
6. Emily Deng - Obligations and Exceptions (39:50)
7. Victoria Craine - Repairs (47:13)
8. Christy Allen - Reserve Funds (53:52) 

With this episode, we will be going on a brief hiatus for the summer, but please stay tuned for new episodes coming up this Fall! 

 

Episode 34 - Protecting Your Condo: Understanding the Risks of Uninsured Workers and Volunteers

If you missed our May 25 discussion about the risks associated with using uninsured workers and volunteers, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. 

The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are:

1. Melinda Andrews (risks associated owner-volunteers – starts at 1:14)
2. Mitchell Robinson (risks associated with contractors and WSIB insurance – starts at 16:57)
3. Nicole Robinson (risks associated with superintendents – starts at 27:07)

As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.

We hope you enjoy our discussion!

Episode 33 - Spring Cleaning

If you missed our April 27 discussion about "spring cleaning", it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. 

The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are:

1. Cheryll Wood (proposed changes to the Condominium Act regarding virtual and electronic meeting procedures - starts at 1:41)
2. Melinda Andrews (wrapping up winter maintenance/snow removal contracts - starts at 10:33)
3. Christy Allen (spring maintenance and summer landscaping contracts - starts at 20:36)
4. Nicole Robinson (patio furniture, barbecues, firepits, and outdoor parties - starts at 30:40)

As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.

We hope you enjoy our discussion!

Episode 32 - EVerything About EV Chargers

If you missed our electrifying March 23 discussion about electric vehicle ("EV") chargers and EV charging, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. 

The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are:

1. Cheryll Wood (general information regarding condominiums and EV charging - starts at 1:40)
2. Nicole Robinson (owners installing EV chargers - starts at 10:02)
3. Emily Deng (condominium corporations installing EV chargers - starts at 18:06)
4. Jim Davidson (special considerations regarding EV charging- starts at 25:00)

As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.

We hope you enjoy our discussion about EV chargers!

Episode 31 - Acting and Reacting Reasonably

If you missed our Condo Crunch on November 24, 2022, regarding acting and reacting reasonably, you can now listen to the session on our podcast!

The topics and speakers are:

1. Jim - introductory comments and key considerations, starting at 2:09

2. Cheryll - comments re steps to be taken once a dispute arises, starting at 15:11

3. Nicole - a review of some recent decisions, starting at 19:26

4. Victoria - potential cost consequences, starting at 33:05