April 17, 2020   News
COVID-19 Bulletin: Banning Visitors

Many condominiums Boards are contemplating whether or not visitors should be banned, especially those with dense populations and highly vulnerable residents.

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April 17, 2020   News
Public Health Ontario: COVID-19 Public Resources

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.

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April 16, 2020   News
COVID-19 Bulletin: Frustration Of Contracts And Force Majeure Clauses

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.

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April 14, 2020   News
Residents are in isolation. How can we Help?

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.

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April 9, 2020   News
List of hard-surface disinfectants and hand sanitizers (COVID-19)

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.

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April 6, 2020   News
Recommendations Regarding COVID-19 Protocols for Testing & Inspection of Fire Alarm Systems in Buildings

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.

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April 6, 2020   News
COVID-19 FAQ: How Should Moves and Unit Showings Be Handled?

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.

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April 6, 2020   News
COVID-19: Government Publishes Revised List of Essential Services

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.

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April 3, 2020   News
Message from the CMRAO CEO/Registrar about the New Emergency Order Limiting Public Events

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.

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April 3, 2020   News
COVID-19 Bulletin: Collections - Thinking Outside The Box - 2 more Months?

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?

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