Section 83(1) of the Act requires landlords to notify the condo corporation of the rental and provide a copy of the lease within 10 days of signing.
Section 97(1) of the Act speaks to the inium's ability to carry out its obligations to repair and maintain the common elements using materials that are reasonably close in quality to the original as is appropriate in ance with current construction standards.
Section 117 of the inium Act, 1998 (the “Act”) prohibits “dangerous activities” which in the past have been limited to the most egregious conduct.
What's a “record”? Section 55(1) of the inium Act, 1998 (the “Old Act“) required a inium corporation in Ontario to keep “adequate” records and provided a partial, non-exhaustive list of which documents and things are “records”.
As you can see, while a condo board cannot directly evict a unit owner, it can initiate legal proceedings that may result in the forced sale of the unit if the owner fails to comply with the inium's governing documents. More insightful tips on condo living: Condo Maintenance Fees: Things to Know.
Determining Responsibility Condo corporations. Are generally responsible for repairing damage to common elements and standard unit elements. Owners. Owners are responsible for repairing damage to decorative or non-standard unit elements. Amendments.
A Section 98 Agreement, also known as an “indemnity agreement” or an “alteration agreement”, is required in all situations where a unit owner proposes to make an addition, alteration or improvement (collectively, the “Improvement”) to the common elements of a inium.
Condo corporations can now conduct virtual or hybrid meetings and votes without the need to pass a specific bylaw. This change, which came into effect in 2023, makes it easier for condos to hold meetings electronically, building on the practices many condos adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Projects that DO NOT need a building permit are simple surface (cosmetic) projects; minor repairs and replacements; and minor site improvements or small structures.
Can I pull my permit myself as an owner/builder or do I need a contractor? In California, most construction work is required to be performed by a licensed contractor. In certain instances, the owner of the property may secure a permit as an owner-builder, but there are strict limitations on when this may occur.