June 12, 2026
CAT Declines to order owner to stop smoking on balcony
In the case of Waterloo Standard Condominium Corporation No. 697 v. Kozhani, Kozhani, the condominium corporation alleged that the Respondent
News Archive
May 27, 2026
Celebrate DHA’s Growth at the CCIEO Kingston Conference!
We are proud to share some exciting milestones in the continued growth of Davidson Houle Allen LLP’s Condominium Law practice.
May 13, 2026
No-Pets Rule Prevails: CAT upholds compliance
In York Condominium Corporation No. 288 v. Archambeau, Sardouk (2025 ONCAT 137), the Condominium Authority Tribunal upheld a strict no-pets policy by
May 1, 2026
Rules must be clear
In the case of Goldman, Goldman, Ruch v. Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 1316, the owners challenged a rule prohibiting
April 24, 2026
Late & Inconsistent Enforcement of Parking Rules May Preclude Cost Awards
Consistent and timely enforcement of your condominium corporation’s rules doesn’t just cultivate a predictable and orderly condominium community – it
April 15, 2026
The Importance of a Fire Safety Plan
From November 27, 2025 to December 15, 2025, a stubborn and complex fire smoldered – like a burning cigar –
Podcast:
Violence and Harassment
#56
April 13, 2026
Episode 56: Violence and Harassment
If you missed our March 25, 2026, Condo Crunch addressing Violence and Harassment, it is now available as the latest
April 10, 2026
Tribunal Orders Owner to Stop Unreasonable Noise, Odours, and Smoking
The Condominium Authority Tribunal’s decision in Leeds Condominium Corporation No. 14 v. Watson offers a clear example of how persistent
April 1, 2026
CAT Confirms Smoke and Odour as a Nuisance
Complaints relating to smoke and odour migration continue to be a significant and recurring source of dispute in condominium communities.
Podcast:
Episode 55: All about Winter Maintenance and Repair!
#55
March 18, 2026
Episode 55: All about Winter Maintenance and Repair!
If you missed our February 24, 2026, Condo Crunch addressing Winter Maintenance and Repair, it is now available as the
March 9, 2026
Navigating use of Technology and Artificial Intelligence in the Condominium Industry
The integration of technology into condominium board governance is accelerating, offering new efficiencies and challenges for directors and managers as
February 27, 2026
When Odour Becomes Nuisance: CAT’s Approach to Hoarding and Maintenance
In Oxford Condominium Corporation No. 24 v. Post, 2025 ONCAT 192, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) found that persistent garbage
December 19, 2025
Parties to a Legal Proceeding can be Disclosed
In the case of Clegg v. CCC 382 (decided July 10, 2025), the owner asserted (among other things) that certain
December 11, 2025
Ontario’s 2026 Fire Code: New CO Alarm Rules
Overview of Legislative ChangeEffective January 1, 2026, amendments to Ontario Regulation 87/25 under the Ontario Fire Code will enhance fire
Podcast:
Navigating Difficult Owners
#53
December 4, 2025
Episode 53: Navigating Difficult Owners: Practical Strategies for Condo Boards and Managers
If you missed our November 24, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing How to Navigate Difficult Owners: Practical Strategies for Condo Boards
November 25, 2025
Trends in Cost Awards at the CAT
The CAT is one of many dispute resolution tools available in our industry and it provides a useful function for
November 14, 2025
Divisional Court Confirms Duty to Accommodate in Condominium Pet Disputes
The Ontario Divisional Court in Waterloo North Condominium Corporation No. 37 v. Baha provides essential guidance for condominium boards handling
Podcast:
All About Insurance
#52
November 7, 2025
Episode 52: All About Insurance!
If you missed our October 28, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Insurance, it is now available as the latest episode of
November 6, 2025
Recent Increase to Small Claims Court Jurisdiction: What You Need to Know About Ontario’s New Limit
As of October 1, 2025, Ontario’s Small Claims Court monetary jurisdiction has officially increased from $35,000 to $50,000 under Ontario
October 30, 2025
Condominium Corporation Entitled to Deference in Chosen Method to Enforce Parking Rules
Subsection 17(3) of the Condominium Act (the “Act”) establishes the general obligation for a condominium corporation to take all reasonable
October 24, 2025
Court upholds lien for unit inspection costs
In the case of York Region Standard Condominium Corporation No. 972 v. Lee (2021 and 2025), Kitec plumbing had been
October 15, 2025
Condo Owners’ Duty to Prevent Nuisance Upheld by the Condominium Authority Tribunal
In Tosoni v. Brandi, 2025 ONCAT 148, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (hereinafter referred to as the “Tribunal”) ruled that persistent cigarette
October 10, 2025
Condominium Corporation deals with Harassment by a Director
In the case of Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2510 v. Sharma, the condominium corporation alleged that a Board member
October 2, 2025
No Unreasonable Noise from Exit Door
In the case of Seif v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1511, the owner alleged that excessive noise from a
September 26, 2025
Condo Board’s Trailer Parking Ban Upheld by Condominium Authority Tribunal
Recently, in 1199831 Ontario Ltd v. Halton Standard Condominium Corporation No. 732, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (“CAT”) considered whether a
Podcast:
The 2025 DHA Summer Q&A
#51
June 20, 2025
Episode 51: The 2025 DHA Summer Q&A
If you missed our June 17, 2025, Summer Q&A Session, it is now available as the latest episode of our
June 20, 2025
Reasonable Noise is Acceptable!
In the case of Kwok v. Man, Lo, the Applicant complained about noise from the unit above. She claimed that the
Podcast:
CAT Updates!
#50
June 11, 2025
Episode 50: CAT Updates!
If you missed our May 29, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing CAT Updates and Standards for Condo Boards and Managers, it
Podcast:
Spring Cleaning
#49
June 5, 2025
Episode 49: Spring Cleaning!
If you missed our April 24, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Spring Cleaning, it is now available as the latest episode
May 15, 2025
Visitor Parking Isn’t a Second Parking Spot: CAT Reinforces Condo Rules
The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) recently issued a significant decision in MTCC No. 1031 v. Lengyel, involving a long-standing parking
May 8, 2025
An Interesting Recent Decision about Records Requests
In the case of Jalbout v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 272, the owner had requested various records. The Tribunal held that
April 16, 2025
When is a Condominium Corporation Responsible for an Owner’s Alternate Accommodation?
In the case of Benmergui v. YRSCC No. 1510, the Applicant owner sought urgent interim relief (claiming a need for
April 11, 2025
Record Requests and Condo Costs: Key Takeaways from Puxty v. FCC 57
Navigating records requests can be taxing for condominium corporations and owners. Legislation and case law clearly confirms that owners are
Podcast:
Meeting Madness!
#48
March 31, 2025
Episode 48: Meeting Madness!
If you missed our March 27, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Meetings, it is now available as the latest episode of
March 21, 2025
A Condominium Corporation’s Right to Access the Units
In the case of Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 978 v. McNeil, the condominium corporation sought access to the Respondent’s
March 13, 2025
CAT Determines Conditions For Service Animal
In the case of MTCC 993 v. Daniel Zhan, the condominium corporation’s governing documents (Declaration and Rules) prohibited pets. Nevertheless,
March 6, 2025
Cooking Odours in Condominiums
In the decision of Choi v Lacerona, Tolentino, the Condominium Authority Tribunal dealt with the issue of cooking odour transfer
Podcast:
Common Element Modifications
#47
March 4, 2025
Episode 47: Common Element Modifications
If you missed our February 20, 2025 Condo Crunch addressing Common Element Modifications, it is now available as the latest
February 18, 2025
Condominium Corporations’ Duty to be Honest with Owners
In the case of Gonzales v. York Condominium Corporation No. 242, the owners of one of the units claimed that
February 13, 2025
Can Motion-Activated Lights Create an Unreasonable Nuisance for Unit Owners?
Subsection 117(2) of the Condominium Act prohibits condominium corporations and unit owners alike from carrying on activities that create a
February 6, 2025
The Cost of a Flawed Election
In the case of Ramos v. York Condominium Corp. No. 25, the condominium corporation had held an election at its
Podcast:
Maintaining Records and Managing Record Requests
#46
February 4, 2025
Episode 46: Maintaining Records and Managing Record Requests
If you missed our January 23, 2025 Condo Crunch addressing Records, it is now available as the latest episode of
January 3, 2025
Smoke and Odour Migration in a Condominium that Permits Smoking
The Condominium Authority Tribunal decision of Kovalenko v. Romanino et al. dealt with the allegation of an owner – who
Podcast:
2024 Holiday Q&A with DHA
#45
December 20, 2024
Episode 45 – 2024 Holiday Q&A with DHA
Another year has gone by and we are back with another holiday Q&A session. In this packed episode, the DHA
December 17, 2024
Holiday Message from DHA
The depth of winter is one of our traditional times to gather together, to celebrate, and to exchange gifts. In
Podcast:
Dogs at the CAT
#44
December 10, 2024
Episode 44 – Dogs at the CAT
If you missed our November 28, 2024, Condo Crunch addressing Dogs at the CAT, it is now available as the
November 27, 2024
Pet Prohibitions in Bylaws and Rules: Are they Permitted? Comments on Chown v FCC 19
Are pet prohibitions in condominium bylaws and rules permitted? In our view, the answer is yes, in certain circumstances, so
November 6, 2024
The Condominium Authority Tribunal Jurisdiction on Harassment Issues
The Condominium Authority Tribunal, also known as the CAT, has jurisdiction to certain matters set out in Regulation 179/17. Among
Podcast:
Condominium Authority Tribunal
#43
October 25, 2024
Episode 43 – Condominium Authority Tribunal
If you missed our September 26, 2024 Condo Crunch addressing the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT), it is now available as
October 23, 2024
Condo Pets and Legal Perils: How One Cat Sparked a Tribunal Case
In York Region Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1451 v. Chen, the condominium corporation (YRSCC 1451) sought relief against a unit owner,
Podcast:
Summer Q & A
#42
October 23, 2024
Episode 42 – Summer Q & A
As our readers may know, we had our Summer Q & A event on June 28, 2024. If you had
Podcast:
Tarion and Tidbits
#41
October 21, 2024
Episode 41- Tarion and Tidbits
If you missed our May 1, 2024 Condo Crunch addressing Tarion, it is now available as the latest episode of
October 9, 2024
Corporation’s Parking Policy was not Enforceable
In the case of Tartakovsky-Guilels v. York Region Condominium Corporation No. 829, the condominium corporation’s Declaration stated that parking spaces
September 24, 2024
Are owners permitted to record activities on the common elements?
In the case of MTCC 905 v. Davies, the owner had installed a video surveillance camera behind the window of
September 19, 2024
Maintenance Matters: Key Lessons from Musa v. CCC 255 on Condo Corporations’ Responsibilities
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Musa v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 255 provides important insights into the legal
Podcast:
Spring Cleaning
#57
June 5, 2026
Episode 57: Spring Cleaning
If you missed our May 22, 2026, Condo Crunch addressing Spring Cleaning, it is now available as the latest episode
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