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What if a landlord gives notice to terminate in bad faith: Reasonable Doubt
I wrote previously about the ability of a landlord to terminate a tenant’s tenancy for the landlord’s own use. As I set out in that... -
Understanding Ontarios civil privacy rights: Reasonable Doubt
On August 23, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada announced that it would not hear an appeal from the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) in... -
Why are so many condos passing non-smoking rules?
A little over a year ago, I wrote about the pending legalization of marijuana for recreational use. In that article, I noted that “a handful”... -
How decisions about condo gyms are made: Reasonable Doubt
When I attend condominium owner meetings in buildings that have a gym, the gym tends to be a significant topic of conversation. Some residents question... -
When a landlord can take over a rental unit: Reasonable Doubt
The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the RTA), which governs residential tenancies in Ontario (subject to limited exceptions), provides for a general presumption in favour of... -
Reasonable Doubt: Can condo corporations ban or restrict pets?
There is a cliché that most disputes in condominium communities arise from one of “people, pets or parking.” Given the number of disputes that can... -
A guide to condo records and how to review them: Reasonable Doubt
The most frequent questions I get about condos are related to records. Under the Condominium Act, 1998 (the Act), certain items are considered to be... -
A guide to changes to the Condominium Act: Reasonable Doubt
The Condominium Act, which governs condominium corporations as well as their unit owners and residents in Ontario, has been in place since 2001. Since then,... -
What can I do about a condo neighbour who smokes: Reasonable doubt
A recent CBC article told the story of a Toronto family that has been dealing with marijuana smoke entering their condominium unit for nearly five... -
How to get rid of a squatter in a parking or locker unit: Reasonable doubt
Following my recent article on squatters’ rights (or adverse possession) in Ontario, I received an email from a reader who asked whether someone could obtain... -
When marijuana is legal, can I grow it (and smoke it) in my condo?
The Canadian federal government plans to introduce legislation to legalize the use of marijuana for recreational purposes and the growing of small quantities of plants for... -
Squatters’ rights in Ontario: Reasonable Doubt
A Quebec couple made headlines recently when the Supreme Court ruled they did not own the entirety of a parking area that they thought they had acquired... -
Why we may not want to close Ontario’s rent control ‘loophole’: Reasonable Doubt
The average rent for a condos in Toronto climbed nearly 12 per cent in the last quarter of 2016 compared to the same period in... -
How condo maintenance fees are calculated and spent: Reasonable Doubt
There are more than 2,500 registered condominium corporations in the City of Toronto. While those condominiums may range from skyscrapers made up of apartment-style units to... -
Ontario landlords, here’s what to do if your tenant won’t pay rent: Reasonable Doubt
Rent is at the core of the standard residential landlord-tenant relationship. In exchange for an agreed-upon sum of money, usually paid monthly, the tenant is...
