The most common recommendation to help mitigate risk and spread is social-distancing. The natural question is, therefore, what does this now mean in relation to a condominium corporation’s legal obligation to hold board of directors, or owners, meetings.
Condominium owners still need to pay their condominium fees, and condominium corporations are still legally required to register liens within the legislative time frame if fees are not paid.
At 8:30 on March 17, Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency in the province to combat the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Condo corporations should consider adopting directive and precautions that will help “flatten the curve” on the home front as well.
Condominium corporations are the “fourth level of government” and have a statutory obligation to take reasonable steps to protect all persons on condominium property from foreseeable harm and dangerous conditions as per the Occupier’s Liability Act and the Condominium Act.
This fact sheet provides property owners, property managers, hotel management and cleaning/facilities staff of commercial or residential buildings with infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidance that is appropriate for non-health care settings.
Collecting unpaid common expenses during a time that our society is experiencing a crisis is challenging. What can be done by condominiums and the managers servicing them to minimize the impact on units owners facing liens for unpaid common expenses?
While buildings with concierge services may be in a better position to implement controls to limit the spread of COVID-19, there are steps that all boards/management may take in an effort to secure the safety of residents. Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions.
Condo managers should be working with their boards to consider these simple actions and best practices to follow in response to this pandemic.
As the number of cases of coronavirus increase across the country, and with cases now confirmed in Eastern Ontario, we are receiving questions from our clients about what this means for the condominium industry.
Downloadable posters and fact sheets to print and post in your common areas.