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Condominium Corporation And The Legal Battle

Written by Shlomo Sharon | 21 June 2014

New Condo Guide

About five years ago, I received a phone call from a litigation lawyer friend, asking if I can refer clients to him. I suggested that he specialize in Condominium Law. I was happy to hear, later on, that he actually took my advice as there were many cases to deal with in this specialized area of law.

A Closer Look At Property Management

Written by Shlomo Sharon | 07 June 2014

The Renter's Guide

Who should I speak to when I have an issue? Will it be the leasing agent who helped me in leasing the unit? Or should I speak to the superintendent of the building or should I go directly to the property manager? Who should I go to if I need to book the elevator as I am waiting for a delivery? If I am going away for a week, do I need to advise someone and if so, who should I inform? We face so many issues and yes, it certainly can be confusing, especially if it is your first time in a rental apartment. It is therefore important to understand the functions and duties of the different personnel associated with the rental apartment. We will explain it here and hopefully it will enable you to overcome any confusion.

Budget & Condo Fees

Written by Shlomo Sharon | 07 June 2014

New Condo Guide

Youâ€™ve purchased a condo and have volumes of papers to take to your lawyer. Before you do, take a look at the budget which is attached to your documents. This budget will serve as the basis for your monthly condominium fees. You may wonder how this budget was prepared and where did these numbers come from? The preparation of the condominiumâ€™s first yearâ€™s budget is done well before the developer markets the condo to the public.

Social Media and Condominium Corporations

Written by Shlomo Sharon | 24 May 2014

New Condo Guide

It is universal these days that Condominium Corporations hosts a page on social media forum. Memberships on FB or a blog should be reserved primarily for the owners of the residential units in the condominium. While the purpose of these social media forums should serve as a tool for the owners to meet their neighbours and build a strong community, it often becomes a forum to air frustrations with the developer, management, board and with other individual owners. It is not uncommon to read negative comments, referring to any of these groups, which may also give rise to potential defamation and lawsuits against the writer.

Good Neighbours

Written by Shlomo Sharon | 31 May 2014

The Renter's Guide

Living in a multi-residential community can be viewed as living in a commune. Â It is almost impossible to ignore your neighbors and their actions. Â Living in a house, the number of people that you each have to accommodate is limited, however in a multi-residential community there are far more people to accommodate. Â In order to enjoy this kind of living arrangement, we have to be cognizant of our neighbours and avoid any such behavior that will disturb the community. Â A property management company unfortunately has to deal with this almost on a daily basis.

Apartment Building vs. Condo Rental

Written by Shlomo Sharon | 17 May 2014

The Renter's Guide

You have decided that you are now ready to rent a residential unit. You do your homework and search for information that is available to you. You find out that there are units for rent in a rental apartment building, but there are also units for rent in a condominium building. You are not sure what the difference is in renting between the two types of buildings. What are the advantages and disadvantages in renting in each of these buildings? Letâ€™s explore it.

Condominium Corporation And The Legal Battle

A Closer Look At Property Management

Budget & Condo Fees

Social Media and Condominium Corporations

Good Neighbours

Apartment Building vs. Condo Rental

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