A Holiday Shout-Out to Rod Escayola: The King of Condo Cheer

Before diving into our festive condo tale, we’d like to dedicate this post to none other than Rod Escayola, whose annual holiday blog posts have become a cherished tradition in the world…

Condominium

Why Condo Corporations Should Regularly Review Employment Contracts

A recent article in Condo Business outlines the key reasons why condo corporations should take proactive steps to reviewing existing employment contracts. As employment laws change, outdated contracts can expose condo corporations to legal risks. Regular reviews help ensure compliance…

Board of Directors

Holiday Decorations in Condos

The holiday season brings joy, community spirit, and festive decorations, but it can also present unique challenges for condo managers and board members. Understanding how to handle holiday decorations effectively is crucial to maintaining harmony in the community and respecting…

Condominium

Comparing the U.S. Election to a Condo Election: Key Similarities and Differences

When most people think of elections, the intense debates, party lines, and media attention of national elections like those in the United States often come to mind. Yet, at a smaller scale, condo elections — where board members are chosen…

Condominium

Policies vs. Rules: Time to Change your Rules

A recent CAT decision stresses the importance of incorporating policies into rules otherwise those policies will likely not be enforceable against a unit owner or resident. In Tartakovsky-Guilels v. York Region Condominium Corporation No. 829 the Tribunal found that the…

Condo Living

Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities Table

Does your corporation have a maintenance and repair responsibilities table? A maintenance and repair responsibilities table is a document which sets out what owners are responsible to maintain and repair after damage and what the Corporation is responsible for. Section…

Condominium

Don’t Forget the Accompanying Statement!

Don’t Forget the Accompanying Statement! Records requested by owners are often redacted as they contain unit-specific information, information pertaining to employees, litigation, or solicitor-client privilege. Pursuant to section 55(4)(c) of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”), the right to examine…

Condominium

Efficiency Retrofits for Condos – Free Upcoming Webinar – 1.0 CPE credit

We’re pleased to be hosting an upcoming webinar on efficiency retrofits for condos on June 25. The webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 CPE credit by CMRAO. Tailored to cover important issues and benefits for condos, the workshop aims to…

Condominium

Recent Article in CondoBusiness on Electric Vehicles

“The electric vehicle landscape is complex, ever-changing and at the cutting edge of technology. For condominium corporations and their owners, this means that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Unfortunately, the current iteration of the condominium legislation in Ontario, the Condominium…

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The Cost of Saving Money – CAI Luncheon!

Striking the balance between saving costs and keeping common expenses stable and ensuring a condo corporation is adequately maintained is a difficult task for boards and managers. For instance, sometimes delaying an important reserve fund project or failing to address…

Welcome to Lash Condo Law

Denise Lash

Denise has over 25 years experience as a condominium lawyer representing condominium clients in all aspects of condominium law. Denise has been recognized for her work on both a Provincial and National level. Learn More

Lash Condo Law is a boutique condominium law firm. Our expertise extends to all facets of condominium living, operation and management. After practicing for many years at major Bay Street law firms, Denise Lash established her own law firm to address the unique needs and challenges faced by condominium owners, residents and boards. The firm’s guiding principle is to provide the highest quality legal advice and services in the most cost effective manner.