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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

Episode 30 - A Close Look At Enforcement Issues

We are back with another Condo Crunch episode. 

This is the recording of the condo crunch that occurred on February 23rd, 2023. 

In this session, we hear from Cheryll Wood, David Lu, Jim Davidson, Melinda, Andrews, and Nicole Robinson on a variety of enforcement related issues. As usual, Nancy acts as the moderator. 

Episode 29 - Condo Case Catch-Up! 2022 - A Year in Review

If you missed our January 26 recap of some interesting condo cases from 2022, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. 

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

1. Jessica Weick (Teno v Essex Condominium Corporation No. 28: no-pets provisions and resurrecting "neglected provisions" - starts at 1:31)
2. Mitchell Robinson (Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 132 v Evans: nuisance and parking - starts at 7:16)
3. Christy Allen (Waterloo North Condominium Corporation No. 70 v Sinyard: service animals and accommodation - starts at 11:58)
4. Emily Deng (Sidhu v Peel Condominium Corporation No. 426: records requests and penalty against corporation for delay - starts at 20:30)
5. Victoria Craine (Frontenac Condominium Corporation No. 6 v McCauley: corporation's rights independent of landlord's rights and the Landlord and Tenant Board - starts at 27:58)

As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.

We hope you enjoy our "Condo Case Catch-Up!"

 

Episode 28 -The 2022 DHA Holiday Q&A Extravaganza

Another year has gone by and we are back with another holiday Q&A session. In this packed episode, the full DHA team goes through a variety of questions sent to us by our listeners and readers. 

The speakers in order of presenting and their topics are: 

1. Melinda Andrews: Noise/short term rentals
2. Emily Deng: Condominium Records
3. Jessica Weick: Governance issues
4. Jim Davidson: Insurance issues
5. Victoria Craine: Dealing with difficult residents
6. David Lu: EV charging stations at condominiums 
7. Cheryll Wood: Templates/Precedent documents and Bitcoin at condominiums
8. Christy Allen: Tarion and building defect issues 

As normal, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion. 

We at DHA wish you all a wonderful holidays. 

Ep 27 - This or That... to the Court or the CAT

We are back with another recording of a Condo Crunch!

 

In this latest installment Emily, Melinda, and Victoria discuss issues related to the jurisdiction of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (the “CAT”), updates on some of the latest developments at the tribunal, and some other tips on this topic.

 

The episode was recorded on October 20, 2022

Episode 26 - The Return of the Condo Crunch - Condo Meetings

Fall has returned and so is the Condo Crunch. 

In this latest episode, David, Jessica, Cheryll and Emily discuss various issues and tips related to owner's meetings. This is a recording of the condo crunch which occurred on September 22, 2022. 

During Cheryll's presentation, a meeting checklist was presented. This meeting checklist is now available for download if you go to dhacondolaw.ca and find the accompanying blog post.