March 23, 2020 News
Self-Isolation Instructions for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Self-isolation is when you have been instructed to separate yourself from others, with the purpose of preventing the spread of the virus, including those within your home. If you are ill, you should be separated from others in your household to the greatest extent possible.
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March 23, 2020 News
COVID-19 Bulletin: COVID-19 & Condo Conflict
Whether you are a director, owner or tenant, chances are that you are self-isolating in your unit and attempting to foster and embrace social distancing insofar as possible; all of which seems to contradict the communal nature of condo living.
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March 23, 2020 News
COVID-19 Bulletin : Collections Part 2
Since our Bulletin of March 18th concerning the collection of common expenses, many ideas have been circulated around how the process for collecting unpaid common expenses should be addressed. It remains; however, that condominiums must register liens within 3 months of unpaid common expenses originating.
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March 23, 2020 News
Ontario Closing all Non-Essential Services – What Does that Mean for Condos?
On March 23, 2020, Premier Ford informed the public that all “non-essential” workplaces are being closed down, as soon as possible. The forced closure is expected to last 14 days. This will inevitably have serious and immediate impacts on condominium corporations across the province.
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March 23, 2020 News
Are Deadlines to Register Condo Liens Suspended?
Do condo corporations have more time to register their liens, giving owners who cannot pay their fees an extended break without losing its priority to collect later? In our view, this Order in council does not extend the lien registration deadlines.
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March 21, 2020 News
Collecting Common Expenses During a Pandemic: Options to Consider
Many boards are now being approached by unit owners requesting some sort of relief from the obligation to pay common expenses. Our general advice to boards? Wait. There is generally not a need for a decision to be made right now.
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March 20, 2020 News
Open letter to the Government of Ontario
More than half of the residents in the City of Toronto, and more than 1.6 million Ontarians across Ontario, live in condominiums. The lifeblood of condominium corporations, which are not-for-profit corporations, is the full and timely payment of the monthly common expenses.
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March 20, 2020 News
Condo life in time of COVID-19
With the cancellation of sports games, tournaments, marathons and frankly all large events over 50 people, it is no wonder that individuals who work and reside in condominiums are hyper-aware of their unusually close proximity to their neighbours.
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March 20, 2020 News
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update for Condominium Communities
Wilson Blanchard urges you to stay informed by referring to information from legitimate authorities such as Federal, Provincial and Municipal public health organizations as the situation continues to rapidly change. They have provided links below to Ontario condo specific resources as well as official public health agencies.
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March 20, 2020 News
Ontario Ministry of Health - The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Learn how the Ministry of Health is helping to keep Ontarians safe during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Find out how to protect yourself and how to recognize symptoms.
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