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Condo News

 

Article Index

Last updated: April 14, 2008

 

The following is a list of articles that have appeared in the Condo News from the past through to the present. 

 

Reprints of Condo News Issues are available at the cost of $5.00 each plus shipping to members only.

 

Issue

Article

Author

Volume 1 2008

Sub Metering

Ron Danks

Renting Or Buying

Olev Edur

The View From Here – Leadership (final column)

Don Graves

Condo Insurance – Let Prudent Seniors Dictate

John Molnar

Odour Control – What Smells?

Tony Woods

Audit Reports

John M. Warren

CCI National Notes

Janice Pynn

Fall 2007

25 Year Anniversary Issue

Kim Coulter

Condo Security – originally published 1986

George Shirton

Government By The People – originally published 1995

Pen Smith

Farewell Marianne Hallas

Kim Coulter

The Foundations – History of the GHC

George Shirton

Covers Past – The Changing Look of The Condo News

Steve Warner

Welcome Theresa Place and Don Chown

Karen Reynolds

Niagara North C.C. No. 125 Winners of Feature Condo For The Year

Karen Reynolds

Q&A – Significant Accomplishments Over 25 Years?

Don Graves

Summer 2007

Feature Condo:  Halton C.C. No. 46

Lena Valdes

 

Rebrand – Celebrating 25 years with a new logo

Steve Warner

 

Another Success Story – Human Rights Symposia

Unknown

 

Energy Agreements

Mark Burtniak

 

Sub Meters – Legislation will mandate a smart meter for every unit

Andrew Hall

 

Sub Metering – Keeping all the lights on fairly

Robert M. Mullin

Spring 2007

Feature Condo: Natalie Gardens
(Wentworth Vacant Land C.C. No. 362)

Earla Smith

 

Voting – Rights, Requirements and Proxy Privileges

J. Scott Galajda and Michael Clifton

 

Voting – Myths and Misconceptions

Ron Danks

 

Making the Meeting – Successful and Effective Meetings

Karen Reynolds

 

The View From Here – It’s Showtime! (AGM)

Don Graves

 

The AGM – What does the Board need to do?

Karyn Sales

Winter 2007

Feature Condo: Morgan Village (Waterloo North C.C. 76)

Marilyn Lincoln

 

The View From Here – Management Doesn’t Have To Be A Scary Word

Don Graves

 

Management Pains

Barry R. Scott

 

Pro Management – You Get What You Pay For

Raymond Wilson and Karen Reynolds

 

Self Management – It Might Be The Only Option

Marilyn Lincoln

 

Anniversary Dates Bulletin

 

 

Insurance Perspective – The Need For a Standard Unit Bylaw  (reprint to acknowledge correct author)

Judy Dawe

 

Remembering Roy (In Memoriam Roy Collins)

 

Fall 2006

Feature Condo:  Not This Time And Why Not ?

Don Graves

 

Good Words – Heeding Professional Advice in Good Faith

Michael Clifton

 

Reserve Funds – So You Don’t Think You Need A Reserve Fund

Kim Coulter

 

Section 98 – Consequences of Failing to Comply

Avril Lavalle and Michael Clifton

 

View From Here – What Happens If Boards Don’t Abide By The Condo Act ?

Don Graves

 

Good News – Hydro Security Deposits

Karen Reynolds

 

Insurance Perspective – The Need For a Standard Unit Bylaw

Avril Lavalle and Michael Clifton

 

Condo Act 98 – Act Non Compliance (Finances)

Tony Gatto

Summer 2006

Feature Condo:  Glencourt Place Niagara North C.C. 125

Peter Greco

 

Smart Metering

Jennifer Maunder

 

West Nile Virus

Kim Bryson

 

Insurance Trustees

Craig Robson

 

CCI National Semi Annual Conference

 

 

Conferences – Review of Condominium 2006

Don Graves

 

Membership Dues 2006/2007

Steve Warner

 

Alleging and Avoiding “Fraud: Deceptive Directors, Dishonest Officers and Misleading Managers

Michael H. Clifton and Avril Lavallee

Spring 2006

Feature Condo:  Station Square

Barbara and
Don Smith

 

Director Fraud – Yes It Happens

Ron Danks

 

Fidelity Insurance – Dishonesty Requires The Best Policy

Mark Shedden

 

Dealing With Fraud – A Matter of Trust

Stephen McIntyre

 

Alleging and Avoiding – Fraud: Deceptive Directors, Dishonest Officers and Misleading Managers  (Part 1 of 2)

Michael Clifton

 

The View From Here – The Art of Condo Living

Don Graves

Winter 2006

Feature Condo:  The Olympia

Maria Desforges

 

Demographic Shift – Aging Neighbours

Allen M. Turek

 

Aging Residents – Change Is Inevitable

Denise Lash

 

The Noise Issue – Knowing What To Do About It (And More)

Avril Lavalle

 

The Golden Years – Tulips In The Sprint

Catherine Olsiak

 

Committees & Volunteers – Don’t Let The Tail Wag The Dog

Barry Widman

 

The View From Here – The Value of a Conference

Don Graves

 

Cruise Night and AGM

 

Fall 2005

Feature Condo: Tyandaga Mews

Don Graves

 

Golden Nugget: Tenant Problems And How To Deal With Them

Ron Danks

 

Human Rights: A Procedural Roadmap To Complaints

John Wigle

 

Human Rights: Human Rights And You

Ron Danks

 

The Building Envelope

Kim Coulter

 

The View From Here:  This Guy Is A Condo Owner

Don Graves

Summer 2005

Feature Condo: River Walk

Don Fanstone

 

Golden Nugget: Making Board Decisions

Ron Danks

 

Condo Hold-em – What Beats What In The Game Of Condo Poker

Ron Danks

 

Changes to Condo Governing Documents

Craig Robson

 

Tax Letter/Petition For Condominium Tax Equality

Ron Danks

 

The View From Here: You Might Be A Condo Owner If …

Don Graves

 

Other Laws

Ron Danks

Spring 2005

Feature Condo: Admiral’s Walk

Gord Wonnick

 

Electricity Security Deposits

Warren D. Kleiner & Miller Thompson

 

Golden Nugget: Chairing Your AGM

Ron Danks

 

Hydro Security Deposits for Condominium Corporations

Janice Pynn

 

Garbage Collection: Condo Owners To Get Pick-Up Like Everyone Else

Michael Allan Marion

 

Section 98 Agreements:  Are There Alternatives ?

Ron Danks

 

Utility Conservation: Upgrades Must Still Comply With Condo Act

Ron Danks

 

Tax Letter/Petition For Condominium Tax Equality

Ron Danks

 

The View From Here: You Might Be A Condo Owner If …

Don Graves

 

Recladding:  Practical Considerations

Bob Vertatschitsch

 

Westraybill:  Contractor Conduct

Craig Robson

Winter 2005

Feature Condo:  Tyandaga Mews (HCC 32)

Don Graves

 

Condo Pools:  Lifeguard Requirements

Avril Lavallee

 

Congratulations Maria Finoro (RCM Member of The Year)

Karen Reynolds

 

Golden Nugget: Sec 97/98  Changes to Common Elements

Ron Danks

 

Standard Units: Definitions and Deductible Issues

Craig Robson

 

Protocol Program Responds To Insurance Industry Concerns

Karen Reynolds

 

Form 14: Notices of Lien To Owner

Craig Robson

 

Unit Boundaries: Effects, Creation, Definitions and Deductibles

Craig Robson

 

Parking: Peeves and Pointers (Part 2)

Maria Finoro

Fall 2004

Feature Condo:  River Ridge (Corporation Unknown)

Karen Reynolds

 

Insurance Basics:  What Do Owners Insure ?:

Craig Robson

 

Golden Nugget: Rules and Their Enforcement

Steve Warner

 

Parking: Peeves and Pointers (Part 1)

Maria Finoro

 

The New Condo Act & Phased Condos

Eric Sanderson

 

Communication

Don Graves

 

Tax Letter To MPPs

Ron Danks

 

Meet The Press – Making The News

Ron Danks

 

DIY (Do It Yourself) Directors – The Good, Bad and Ugly

Simpson, Wigle

 

Proxies: A Change To The Procedures

Craig Robson

Summer 2004

Feature Condo:  Brant Condominium Corporation 30

Karen Reynolds

 

CCI National Semi Annual Conference

Karen Reynolds

 

Aquatic Facilities – Safety and Training

Ken Tomihiro

 

Golden Nugget – Performance Audits

Steve Warner

 

Organics – Alternative Lawn Care Therapies

Julian Holmes

 

Environment – Pest Management & Public Health

Kim Bryson

 

Parking – Allocation in Condominiums

Craig Robson

 

Parking – Towing and Self Help

Craig Robson

Spring 2004

Feature Condo:  Twenty Place

Karen Reynolds

 

Insurance – What do owners insure ?

Craig Robson

 

Golden Nuggets:  Meeting Tips

Ron Danks

 

Sec 47(2) Information

Craig Robson

 

Bill C-45 Negligence may mean jail

Ron Danks

 

Update on Hydro Increases

Karen Reynolds

 

2004 Membership Dues

Karen Reynolds

 

Reserve Fund Studies – Board Responsibilities

Kim Coulter

Winter 2004

Feature Condo:  Pier 12 (Halton C.C. 150)

Karen Reynolds

 

Arbitrating Condo Related Issues

John A. Kilgour

 

Golden Nuggets:  Rules Awareness

Ron Danks

 

Practical Guide To Condo Mediation

Tom Lanczi

 

What The Act Says

Ron Danks

 

You Asked Us:  What Is An Agreement To Mediate ?”

Heather Bullock

 

What Happens At Mediation

David Alexandor

 

Ray Wilson – FCCI Award

Karen Reynolds

Fall 2003

Your Balcony Is Your Safe Haven … But is it really ?

Michele Farley

 

Fire And Condos

Ben Rotsma

 

Golden Nugget: Disaster Planning

Karen Reynolds

 

Children’s Playspaces and Equipment

Belanger Engineering

 

Why Everyone Wants To Be On Board

Craig Robson

 

Life Safety And Other Rules to Reduce Insurance Claims

Craig Robson

 

Life Safety In Condos

Ron Patten

Summer 2003

Feature Condo:  The Granary (Halton C.C. 137)

Karen Reynolds

 

Reserve Funds – Establishment & Use of Reserve Funds

Craig Robson

 

Golden Nuggets: West Nile Virus

Karen Reynolds

 

Insurance Appraisals For Condominium Corporations

Chetan Thakore

 

Reserve Fund Studies – Director Obligations

Ron Danks

 

You Asked Us:  Reserve Fund Study Questions

Ron Danks, Karen Reynolds, Ray Wilson, Kim Coulter, Melody Wong

 

 

More Than Meets The Eye – The Anatomy of Sound Masonry Veneer Walls

 

Kim Coulter

 

Condo Capers

Karen Reynolds

 

Are Your Reserve Fund Contribution Increases Reasonable

Tom Park

Spring 2003

Feature Condo:  The Oaks  (Halton C.C. 214)

Karen Reynolds

 

Director Manager Fraud

Craig Robson

 

Loathing The Unusable Balcony

Janet Milne, John Young

 

Golden Nuggets:  The Condominium Newsletter

Karen Reynolds

 

Knowing The Facts … (Occupational Health & Safety Act)

Clarence S. Dungey

 

Reserve Funds and Insurance

Mark Shedden

 

Congratulations Ron Danks

Karen Reynolds

 

Rules

Michael H. Clifton

 

You Asked Us:  Election of Board Members

Steve Warner

Winter 2002

Feature Condo: Dufferin Place (Niagara South C.C. 28)

Karen Reynolds

 

Fire Alarm Upgrades Causing Confusion

Ben Rotsma

 

Developing Community Standards – Rules & Enforcement

Ron Danks

 

Landlord Obligations

Karen Reynolds

 

The Requisitioned Meeting

Karen Reynolds

 

Pre Liens and Liens After The First Year

Craig Robson

 

Income Tax Filings

Lorraine Stillaway

 

CCI National:  Annual General Meeting 2002

Ron Danks

 

CCI Facts And Figures

Karen Reynolds

 

CCI GHC:  Annual General Meeting 2002

Kim Coulter

Fall 2002

Feature Condo: Harbourview (Halton C.C. 191)

Karen Reynolds

 

Condominium Conversions

Kim Coulter

 

Golden Nuggets: The Invisible Director

Karen Reynolds

 

Abstaining From A Vote – Some Misconceptions

Ron Danks

 

Long Term Financing For Condominium Corporations

Robin Scott

 

Condominium Soup

Shirley MacPherson

 

Hot Tubs – Chief Coroner Issues Safety Recommendations

William Lucas

 

Mortgagee Voting

Craig Robson

Summer 2002

Feature Condo:  Foxboro Green (Waterloo C.C. 261)

Karen Reynolds

 

Golden Nuggets: Dealing With Apathy

Karen Reynolds

 

Good-Bye George

Ron Danks

 

Amalgamation

Craig Robson

 

News From National – Welcome Two New Chapters

Ron Danks

 

Standard Unit Definition

Craig Robson

 

Waste Management Systems: Three Degrees of Separation

Jason Tower

Spring 2002

Feature Condo: The Sands (H.C.C. 207)

Karen Reynolds

 

Boilers, Machinery, Pressure Vessels and Motor Vehicles Insurance

Craig Robson

 

Proxies & Powers of Attorney

Craig Robson

 

Swimming Pools & Condominium Corporations

Ron Danks

 

Golden Nuggets: The issue ‘standard unit by-laws’

Karen Reynolds

 

Some Issues on Insurance Deductibles and Standard Units

Craig Robson

 

Reserve Fund Studies

Kim Coulter

 

In Memoriam Penman H. Smith (1911-2002)

Ron Danks

 

Owner Occupants

Craig Robson

Winter 2002

Feature Condo: Hayhurst Village Condominium

Karen Reynolds

 

Announcement Ron Danks Appointed President of CCI National

Karen Reynolds

 

President's Message

Kim Coulter

 

Condominium Act 1998: Mediation and Mediation Agreements

Ron Danks

 

Kids in Condos

Marilyn Lincoln

 

Mill Run Condos: Large Scale Recycling Made Easy

Bill Dickson

 

Reserve Funds, Accounts and Investment

Craig Robson

 

Changes to the Common Elements:  Section 98 Agreements

Ron Danks

 

Owner Occupant Elected Directors: Just Who Are These Guys

Ron Danks

 

Steve Warner Receives Distinguished Service Award

The Board

 

FAQ: Proxies for Annual General Meetings - Election of Board Members - Owner Occupied Position

Steve Warner

 

 

 

Fall 2001

Feature Condo:  Mill Run NNCC 32

Bill Dickson NNCC 32

 

Performance Audits

Kim Coulter,
Coulter Building Consultants

 

Status Certificates - The Condominiun Act 1998

Craig Robson, McCarter, Grespan, Robson, Beynon, Thomson 

 

The Condominium Act 1998 - Mediation and Mediation Agreements

Ron Danks,
Simpson, Wigle

 

FAQ (Email from our Website)  - On Parking

Steve Warner

 

 

 

Summer 2001

Feature Condo:  King's Point, Niagara-on-the-Lake NNCC 141

Robin Clay NNCC 141

 

Ten Questions on Reserve Fund Studies re Condo Act 1998

Kim Coulter,
Coulter Building Consultants

 

Condominium ByLaws re Condo Act 1998

Ron Danks,
Simpson, Wigle

 

Landscape News Summer 2001

Roy Hummel, Gelderman Landscaping

 

Notice of Lien re Condo Act 1998

Ron Danks,
Simpson, Wigle

 

Kings Point Embraces Their INTRANET

Steve Warner

 

Dealing with the Root of the Problem

Marc Nutford, A Blooming Landscape

 

 

 

Spring 2001

New Condo Act Arrives

 

 

A Salute To Condominium Directors

Marilyn Lincoln

 

Condominium Confidential

Ron Danks

 

Reporting an Insurance Claim

Mark Shedden

 

From a Director's Perspective

William Dickson

 

Opportunities for Energy Savings

Tom Lanczi

 

New Huronia Chapter Forging Ahead

 

 

The New Condominium Act: Directors Duties and Obligations

Ron Danks

 

 

 

Winter 2001

Chapter Of The Year

 

 

Creating an Effective Investment Plan

Russell G. Bennett

 

Borrowing A Necessary Evil … Sometimes

Ron Danks

 

Special Assessments - General Budget Procedure

Craig Robson

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Outdoor Fireplaces and Chimineas

Burlington Fire Dept.

 

Reviewed The Condo Directors & Managers Course

Steve Warner

 

Auditors and The Audit Process

Don McWhinnie

 

 

 

Fall 2000

Condominium Act Delayed Again

Ron Danks

 

Condominiums Across The Country

 

 

South of the Border

 

 

Corporate Records and The Condominium Act 1998

Ron Danks

 

Status Certificates and The Condominium Act 1998

Craig Robson

 

The Interior Strata Owners Association

Deborah Howes

 

Condominium 2000

 

 

Prescription Pets

Don Kramer
Joan Sanders

 

Condominium 2000 Trade Show Participants

 

 

 

 

May 2000

 

 

 

Better Buildings – Exterior Wall Rehabilitation And Performance Improvements

Canada Mortgage & Housing
(used by permission)

 

Acquisition of Accurel Management Fuels Growth of Greenwin

 

 

Indemnity Agreements

Ron Danks

 

Eight Steps in the Indemnity Agreement Process

Ron Danks

 

Condo Alterations – What’s a Board of Directors to do?

Ralph Brook

 

Smoke Alarms Still Save Lives

Burlington Fire Dept

 

Changes to Common Elements, Assets & Services with Condominium Act 1998

Craig Robson

 

More Than Meets The Eye – The Anatomy of Sound Masonry Veneer Walls

Kim Coulter

 

 

 

March 2000

 

 

 

Arbitration is Coming

David Alexandor

 

Remedies Today and with the New Act (Section 132)

Craig Robson

 

Condo Conflict Capers & Mediation

Heather Bullock

 

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Ron Danks

 

 

 

December 1999

 

 

 

Fire Code Changes

Ben Rotsma

 

"Unruly AGM" - A Property Managers Perspective

Karen Reynolds

 

CCI Golden Horseshoe Chapter Report

 

 

Ontario Caucus Report

 

 

Message from the President

Ron Danks

 

George Shirton Distinguished Service Award

The Board

 

New Condominium Act Still On Track

 

 

CCI Annual General Meeting (National)

The Board

 

The Condominium Act 1998: Directors

Ron Danks

 

The Condominium Act 1998: Owner's Meetings

Ron Danks

 

Practical Tips for Calling and Conducting Owner's Meetings

Ron Danks

 

 

 

August 1999

 

 

 

Enclosing Balconies

Kim Coulter

 

The Condominium Act 1998 and Insurance

 

 

Roof Ice Dams

Joe Sartor

 

CCI Seminars Reviewed

 

 

Risk Management

Ron Danks

 

 

 

March 1999

 

 

 

CCI Leads the Way!
Bill 38 Receives Third Reading and Royal Assent

Ron Danks

 

End of an Era

George Shirton

 

Pen Line

Pen Smith

 

The New Condominium Act:  Director's Duties and Obligations

Ron Danks

 

Condominium Contracts:  Look Before You Leap!

Chris Langlotz

 

Income Tax

Warren Mousley

 

A Reserve Fund Study Saves You Thousands of Dollars

Ralph Brook

 

Green Venture Launches The 20% Club (energy conservation)

 

 

 

 

December 1998

 

 

 

Annual General Meeting

Ron Danks

 

Pen Line

Pen Smith

 

City of Burlington Fire Department:
Holiday Fire Safety Reminders

Ben Rotsma

 

Chimney Inspection Quandary

Steve Warner

 

"A" Vent Chimney Lines:  Whose Responsibility Are They?

Ron Danks

 

National Awards Dinner

 

 

Distinguished Service Award

 

 

Case Law Update:  Property Manager Wins Slander Suit

Ron Danks

 

Better Living Home Show

 

 

A Technical Building Audit Can Save You Thousands of Dollars

Ralph Brooks

 

Bill 38 (The New Condominium Act) Rolls Along

 

Ron Danks

 

 

 

September 1998

 

 

 

A Pre-Purchase Condition Survey Saves You Thousands of Dollars

Ralph Brooks

 

Atlantic Chapter's Condominium Conference a Big Success

 

 

Pen Line

Pen Smith

 

New Condominium Act Receives Second Reading

Ron Danks

 

Alterations to the Common Elements:
Proposals for Change in Bill 38  Part III

Ron Danks

 

The CCI and the Internet

Steve Warner

 

Hazardous Chimneys

Steve Warner

 

Can I Come In?  (Barrier Free Access & Condominiums)

Cliff Blundell & Donna Plonski

 

Owner Forced to Remove Unauthorized Improvement to the Common Elements

 

Ron Danks

 

 

 

April 1998

 

 

 

Penman Smith made Fellow of the Canadian Condominium Institute

 

 

Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

A Pre Purchase Condition Survey Saves You Thousands of Dollars

Ralph Brooks

 

CCI Promotes Condo Living at the Better Living Home Show

 

 

Landscaping Tops for the Spring

Jan Gelderman

 

Director Jim Chapman Leaves the Board

 

 

Market for New Condos is Hot

 

 

Alberta Gains Two good Fellows

 

 

Alterations to Common Elements (Section 38 of the Condominium Act)  Part II

Ron Danks

 

South of the Border

 

 

Management Issues "From Beginning to End"

Ray Wilson

 

 

 

January 1998

 

 

 

CCI National Annual General Meeting

 

 

Golden Horseshoe Chapter Annual General Meeting

 

 

Pen Line

Pen Smith

 

Alterations to Common Elements  Part I

Ron Danks

 

Anchors Aweigh (condominium concepts extend to cruise liners)

 

 

ACMO/CCI Condominium Conference Huge Success

 

 

South of the Border

 

 

City of Burlington Fire Department Promotes Carbon Monoxide Safety

Ben Rotsma

 

Alterations to the Common Elements (Engineering & Architectural Requirements

Kim Coulter

September 1997

 

 

 

Pen Line

Pen Smith

 

Tenants and Absentee Owners

Pen Smith

 

Ask the Experts

June Collins

 

Security

Pen Smith

 

Birds Away (Pest Birds)

Kim Bryson

 

Ontario Court of Appeal Supports Authority of Condominium Boards to Make Rules

Ron Danks

 

Court Decision Changes Voting Requirements For Removal of Directors

Ron Danks

 

Carbon Monoxide Safety

 

 

Landscaping Tips for the Fall

Jan Gelderman

 

Going To The Dogs (humorous complaint)

Common Ground Magazine

April 1997

 

 

 

Landscaping Tips for the Spring

Jan Gelderman

 

Pen Line

Pen Smith

 

PMS

 

 

U Tell Us!

 

 

The Condominium Corporation and It's Employees:
Points to Remember

Michael G. Emery

 

Ask the Experts

 

 

New Condo Act Update

 

 

Congratulations to Our Newest ACCI Members

Ron Danks

 

Flying South (humorous stories concerning condo's)

Common Ground Magazine

January 1997

 

 

 

Pen Line

Pen Smith

 

Directors Course Huge Success

 

 

Directors & Managers Course Reviewed

 

 

Golden Horseshoe Chapter Initiates New ACCI Exam

 

 

The New Condominium Act is Still on Track

 

 

South of the Border

Common Ground Magazine

 

We Are Growing

 

 

Condo Successful in Construction Damage Claim 14 Years Later

 

 

Simpson, Wigle Announces Condominium 1997 Symposium to be Held in New Year

 

 

CCI AGM and National Board Meeting 1996

 

 

Landscaping Tips for the Winter

Jan Gelderman

September 1996

 

 

 

Parking Problems?

Steve Warner

 

Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

What is a Director

George Shirton

 

Energy Conversions

Ron Danks

 

 

 

June 1996

 

 

 

Presidents Report

Ron Danks

 

Condominium Act to be Revised

Ron Danks

 

Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

New Case Law

Ron Danks

 

Alternative Dispute Resolution Part II

Ron Danks

 

Common Expenses and Their Collection

 

 

Accommodating the Physically Challenged

Ron Danks

January 1996

 

 

 

Adjacent Condominium Corporations

Brian McKeown

 

Exploding Toilets Wreak Havoc

 

 

Family Faces Eviction over New Baby

 

 

The C Files

 

 

Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

Burlington Hydro Changes Condominium Hydro Deposit Policy

R. MacDonald

 

Alternative Dispute Resolution Part I

Ron Danks

September 1995

 

 

 

Government by The People

 

 

Director's Responsibilities

Ron Danks

 

Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

Speed Bump Rules

Ron Danks

 

Fire One! - Ontario Fire Safety Code

 

June 1995

 

 

 

No Income Tax on Reserve Funds

 

 

Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

CCI GHC on the Internet

Steve Warner

 

Condominium Lawyers - Who Does the Corporation's Lawyer Represent

Ron Danks

January 1995

 

 

 

Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

Facts and Figures on Condominiums

 

 

Hamilton Condo Owners Win Reality Tax Appeal

Ron Danks

 

Applications Under Section 49 of the Condominium Act

Ron Danks

 

Insurance Deductibles

Craig Robson

September 1994

 

 

 

The Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

When Owners Requisition Meetings

Ron Danks

 

Financial/Borrowing/Investments: Condominium Dollars and Sense II

Ron Danks

 

Hiring / Firing Managers & Staff

Ron Danks

May 1994

 

 

 

R.I.P. Condominium Act Amendments

 

 

Advanced Directors and Management Course

 

 

Pen Line

 

 

Garage Ramp Repair

 

 

Condominium Dollars and Sense I

Ron Danks

 

Eaves Trough Maintenance

Clean Eaves Company

January 1994

 

 

 

Progress Report on Chapter

 

 

Pen Line

 

 

GHC Annual General Meeting

 

 

Budgeting - A Primer for Directors

Beck Hoffland

 

Condominium Maintenance Repairs vs. Replacement

 

 

 

 

September 1993

 

 

 

A Pane in the Glass

 

 

The Pen Line

 

 

Is it Fee-able?

 

 

When Owners Requisition Meetings

Ron Danks

 

October Conference

 

June 1993

 

 

 

Chairing a Condominium Meeting - Part 2

Ron Danks

 

The Pen Line

 

 

Oh No! Not a Another Increase

 

 

Environmental Liabilities of the Condominium Board of Directors

Jay Rosenblatt

February 1993

 

 

 

Condo News - Description of the Chapter

 

 

Chairing a Condominium Meeting - Part 1

Ron Danks

 

Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

Corporate Records

Ron Danks

September 1992

 

 

 

 

Enforcing Your Rules

Ron Danks

 

New Condominium Act

Ron Danks

 

Leaks and Rehabilitation

Daniel Bryenton

 

Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

Freehold Condo Coop Rental - Definitions

 

 

Re-Alignment of Chapter Records

 

July 1992

 

 

 

Landscape Revival

Lyn Glanfield

 

Pen Line - Annual General Meeting of the Chapter

Penman Smith

 

On Buying a Condominium

Penman Smith

 

Ask an Expert

 

 

Is it Time to Amend your Rules

Ron Danks

March 1992

 

 

 

Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

Ask an Expert

 

 

Brownstones Decision Overturned

 

 

Occupiers Liability

 

 

Borrowing the Alternative to Special Assessment

James Davidson

November 1991

 

 

 

What's Coming Up!

 

 

Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

Voting By Proxy

Ron Danks

 

Ask an Expert

David Page

 

Mad as Hell

Stan White

 

Recreation Room - Liquor Licensing

Ron Danks

 

From the Managers Desk

Stan Dulberg

 

Budgets

George Shirton

 

Condominium Act & Tenants

Ron Danks

July 1991

 

 

 

Annual General Meeting

 

 

Cable TV Monopoly

 

 

Condominium Act & Tenants

Ron Danks

 

The Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

Recreation Room - Liquor Licensing

Ron Danks

 

Communications

George Shirton

 

National Conference

 

December 1990

 

 

 

The Affairs of the Corporation

 

 

The Pen Line

Penman Smith

 

General Membership Meeting

 

 

New Members

 

 

Both Feet on the Ground

 

 

Well I be Dog Goned!

 

 

Estoppel Certificates

Ron Danks

 

Report on 10th Annual Canadian Condominium Conference

Larry Smith

May 1990

 

 

 

Annual General Meeting

 

 

Welcome

 

 

Man Suffers Serious Burns

 

 

Estoppel Certificates

Ron Danks

 

Brownstones Update

 

 

Parking Rules Must Comply with Sec 29 of the Condominium Act

Ron Danks

 

Ontario Home Warranty Extends Coverage for New Condominiums

 

January 1990

 

 

 

Condominium Directors and Managers Course

 

 

What is the Canadian Condominium Institute

 

 

Duties of the Board of Directors

Tim Bullock

 

What do Look for In Management

 

August 1989

 

 

 

Annual General Meeting

 

 

Where the Buck Stops

 

 

The Sweetheart (Developer) Contract

Ron Danks

 

Security Measures

 

May 1989

 

 

 

Train Up You Child

 

 

Condo Sales Seminar

 

 

New Owners Seminar

 

 

The Annual Meeting

 

 

Art of Communication

 

 

Two Have or Have Not

 

 

Caught in the Act

 

 

 

 

November 1988

 

 

 

November Meeting

 

 

The Condominium Act (government begins analysis of 1978 Act)

 

 

AIPS (apathy in Condominiums)

 

 

On Being President

 

 

Condo Hot Line

 

 

The Condominium Conference

 

 

Satellite Dishes
(this is a very old discussion no longer applicable)

 

August 1988

 

 

 

Changing Times

 

 

Introducing Initial Board of Directors

 

 

Directors Courses Being Planned

 

 

Hug your Director

 

NOTE

Issues of the Condo News between 1988 and the first issue in 1986 were placed in a time capsule and we can’t remember where it was buried <g>.

 

April 1986

(The first issue that we can find still - the authors were anonymous but Penman Smith is suspected)

 

 

Security in Condo's

 

 

Special Event Conference

 

 

A Mock Annual Meeting

 

 

Condominium Cross Roads Meeting

 

 

Both Feet On The Ground

 

 

Don't Look Back

 

 

Introducing the Executive

 

 

 

The articles prior to year 1990 begin to lose their relevance.  When the Condominium Act 1998 is announced into force, then the legal information contained in the articles will be out of date.