Mediation

Dog attacks, stalking, harassment and threats, units full of garbage and feces, insect infestation - these things don’t just happen on their own. When condo boards and managers share war stories a topic that usually surfaces is owner behavior. Ideally, once a warning is given to an owner that they are failing to comply with the Condominium Act, 1998, the condo’s declaration, by-laws or rules, the owner consciously reforms his or her behaviour. But what if a warning is given and an owner continues to behave badly and to the point where injury to a person or property is feared?

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Correcting Bad Behaviour

Why do owners ignore warning letters about noise complaints, unacceptable pets or unsightly improvements? Condo owners do not always fully appreciate the cost consequences they face when formal proceedings are commenced to address non-compliance. Often, the costs are in the thousands of dollars – and many owners are shocked to discover this at the mediation. If the matter is not settled by mediation, the costs can escalate to tens of thousands of dollars.

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One hot spot

Condominiums, like apartments and multi-unit buildings, share the urban reality of parking as a scarce commodity. Usually the spot is not usually in the owner’s line of vision. This means that the issue of parking security becomes paramount. Most owners do not have a comprehensive understanding of the legal implications of parking on private property.

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A nerve racking issue

There’s a conflict brewing under condominiums around the city between cyclists, boards and management. For cyclists, it’s another uphill battle they’re fighting to be taken seriously on the city’s streets and in their own homes. For board members and managers, it’s about property value.

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