Many condominiums Boards are contemplating whether or not visitors should be banned, especially those with dense populations and highly vulnerable residents.
PHO has developed the resources below to support stakeholders with the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). These are posted on our website for reference but the most current versions of all public, public health, and health care guidance can be found on the Ministry of Health's website.
With the summer 2020 season approaching and COVID-19 coronavirus causing major disruptions to nearly all aspects of life in Ontario, condominium corporations will need to think carefully about whether they can still fulfill their obligations under the contracts that they have entered into.
Unfortunately, due to the contagious nature of COVID-19, it is likely a matter of when, and not if, a resident will test positive, or be placed into isolation for being in contact with someone who has tested positive. As such, corporations need to be prepared.
The following hard-surface disinfectants meet Health Canada's requirements for emerging viral pathogens. These authorized disinfectants may be used against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
CFAA and many government agencies consider the inspection and testing as well as repair work provided by our members to be an “essential” service when buildings are either empty or fully occupied.
As the province enters another week of social distancing and self-isolation, many condominium Managers and Boards may be wondering how the approach to certain building operations should be changed to ensure public health and safety.
The Ontario Government has recently expanded business closures and limited the list of essential services that are allowed to continue providing services at the moment.
During these challenging times, the CMRAO has continued to receive and respond to a variety of questions from the condominium management sector regarding board meetings, annual general meetings (AGMs), requisitioned meetings, and use of common spaces.
How do we balance the needs and interests of the condominium corporation, the unit owner in arrears, and all other 3rd parties (e.g. mortgagees) who have an interest in the collection of common expenses?