The COVID-19 crisis is an unprecedented situation and will require condominiums to consider new and different measures to ensure the financial security of the condominium is to be maintained, while simultaneously accounting for the needs of their owners.
In a written decision published February 27, 2020, Justice Belzil confirmed that Condominium Bylaws, if properly drafted, can prohibit short-term rentals.
Condo Corp 7621302 v Stebbing (“Stebbing”) has been a barrier to the enforcement of pet evictions in condominiums since 2015. However, a recent ruling in favour of SVR’s client provides condo boards with a firm basis for the successful eviction of pets moving forward.
Our understanding is that these changes will reduce the additional burdens that the amendments will put on condominium owners, boards, and others in the condominium sector.
A recent Court ruling is changing how to assess “act of omission” cases and if condominium corporations can charge units owners for insurance deductibles.