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Who Pays For Damage To Units?

Written by Shlomo Sharon | 28 August 2004

The Toronto Star âˆ’ Condo Living Section
Condo Living sent the following question to Shlomo Sharon, President, Taft Forward Property Management Group

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I am inquiring about damage to other units caused by, for example, a toilet tank or a washer bursting in a top floor unit. I have been told that if damage was due to negligence by the unit owner, then the unit owner (or his insurance) pays for it, but if itâ€™s not a result of the unit ownerâ€™s negligence, then the condominium corporation (or its insurance) is responsible.

Social Expenses Not In Budget

Written by Shlomo Sharon | 13 September 2003

The Toronto Star âˆ’ Condo Living Section
Condo Living sent the following question to Shlomo Sharon, President, Taft Forward Property Management Group

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We live in a relatively small, self managed condominium. Recently, through concentrated efforts to ensure we comply with all aspects of the new Condominium Act, we have changed from a friendly, family-oriented building to one where there is animosity and distrust of the board. One of the main reasons for the change is lack of communication and an over-aggressive president.

In past years, the cost of all social events â€“ which are very few and would not exceed $300 â€“ would be paid from the general operating fund. We have now been informed that any money for social events or sympathy recognitions will not be paid for by the condo, but must be raised through a social membership and restricted to those members only who wish to participate.

What area of the Act deals with these concerns?

Carpet Replaced But Not Underpad

Written by Shlomo Sharon | 30 November 2002

The Toronto Star âˆ’ Condo Living Section
Condo Living sent the following question to Shlomo Sharon, President, Taft Forward Property Management Group

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Our building is around 10 years old and the carpets in the common areas need to be replaced. Actually, they are being replaced at the moment.

The original carpets were of a good quality and had padding underneath. However, the building management made a decision to replace this type of carpet without any under padding.

This has resulted in terrible echoing and the magnifying of any sounds in the common areas.

My question is, should not the condo owners get the same quality of carpets which means their money's worth? Do not tell me that maybe the management is trying to save, which
is not the case as they have sufficient funds which have been kept aside for this use.

Can the condo owners demand for a replacement of the carpets being installed with a better quality or what can we do?

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