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Management issues
Guarding against condo fraud
Details of the alleged $20 million condominium fraud alleged to have been perpetrated by Manzoor Moorshed Khan, president of Channel Property Management, continue to emerge in the media. This alleged fraud encompasses both mortgage and construction fraud. How can members of the condominium community take steps to avoid this fate?
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Criminal records stunting progress of Canada’s construction industry
With a substantial growth in residential building projects and an increase in government investment in the non-residential sector, the construction industry in Canada shows great progress and potential. According to the Construction Sector Council, rising incomes and lower interest rates have sustained a constant flow of projects since the recession and recovery in commodity prices have created several mining, pipeline and port expansions.
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Condominiums must share costs of creating accessible units
Paul DiSalvo has won his long battle to be able to enter his own front door. Mr. Di Salvo has degenerative Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and has been unable to negotiate the front steps to his home. The condominium corporation insisted that Mr. DiSalvo bear the full costs of installing a ramp to his door and making modifications to the walkway, arguing it would not be appropriate to expend funds for the sole benefit of one owner. The law reads differently.
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Legal considerations for new condominiums
New condominiums face special and important issues that often require legal advice from experienced condominium counsel. Such issues include building deficiencies, technical audits, first year budget deficiencies and most importantly, assistance and education for the new board of directors.
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When disaster strikes
Condominium owners know all too well that unexpected disasters can come in many forms, including floods, wind damage, fire and vandalism. When damage is extensive, the reflex reaction is to pick up the phone and call the insurance company. But filing an insurance claim and negotiating with your insurance company is a difficult and sometimes overwhelming task, especially when there are immediate repairs to be made and unit owners to placate.
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Reciprocal wars between sibling condominium corporations
There is an industry term for an aggressive agitator in a condominium corporation with too much time on his or her hands. These people are known affectionately as ‘condo commandos.’
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