In addition to real estate and finance, Michael has experience representing cooperative &
condominium boards as well as businesses & corporations of all shapes and sizes.
With the aging of buildings and deterioration of major components, a reality
all condominium boards will eventually face, another session offered advice on how to prioritize repairs, leverage energy efficiency opportunities and establish effective contract management.
In a recent post, we outlined the cases of two
condominium boards of directors who were chastised quite thoroughly by judges of the Superior Court for failing to fulfill their obligations to carry out their duties in a good faith manner.
As an attorney in the Supreme Court Division of this major New York City real estate litigation firm, Suzanne handled a wide variety of complex state and federal court cases, including declaratory judgment and injunctive actions, commercial foreclosures, workouts, representation of cooperative and
condominium boards of directors and representation of real estate owners in all phases of bankruptcy litigation, we well as real estate transactions.
Michael Simon represents real estate management companies, owners of office and retail buildings, financial institutions, co-op and
condominium boards, and tenants in commercial and residential disputes.
Most
condominium boards assume that their condominium would be constructed properly and meet the minimum standards set out in Ontario's Building Code.
A growing issue now facing
condominium boards is the issue of whether to impose restrictions on smoking in condominiums and if so, how far to go.
Legal issues related to
condominium boards and homeowners» associations, specifically in Virginia.
Many buyers encounter problems post-contract with issues like legal title to parking stalls, or are surprised by special assessments levied because the minutes of
the condominium board weren't reviewed prior to purchase.
You will also be asked to show proof of
condominium board (proof dogs are allowed in your apartment) and sign a contract to spay or neuter the dog if he / she will not be used as a show dog.
• Provide proof from your landlord or
condominium board (if you rent or live in a condominium complex) that you are allowed to have a dog
Make it clear to the landlord, manager, or
condominium board that you keep your cat inside and your dog under control at all times and that you understand the health and safety benefits of doing so.
Once
the condominium board has made the decision to lease roof top space to a telecommunications provider, the condominium must then consider the procedural requirements under the Condominium Act.
The proxy was signed by Skyrise president Jay Libfeld, who appointed director of
the condominium board Anthony Farrah to vote on Skyrise's behalf with the proxy representing the 33 units they owned.
It seems likely though
that any condominium board that wants to initiate litigation but is not able to obtain the necessary consent will argue that the consent requirements in its bylaws are void as against public policy.
Before taking any steps to dismiss a live - in superintendent,
a condominium Board must consider various factors, including the following, to ensure the lawfulness of its actions.
Of all the various responsibilities of
a condominium board, perhaps none is as important as ensuring that its unit owners are in compliance with the t...
Courts in Texas have commonly recognized the existence of fiduciary duties in the following relationships: Attorneys, employees, agents, escrow agents, insurance agents, holders of a power of attorney, corporate officers, joint venturers, executors and trustees, securities brokers, taxpayers, class representatives, mineral - rights holders, and
condominium board members — just to name a few.
Ms. E, a chartered accountant, engaged in a dispute with the builder of her residential condominium about a crack in her ceiling, and a dispute with
the condominium board's property management company about her ability to attend a condo board meeting.
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a by - law provision which empowers
a condominium board of directors to hold an ethics review and disqualify o...
Manila's good character hearing came after complaints from fellow members of his Thornhill, Ont.,
condominium board about his conduct towards them.
A condominium Board needs to consider a person's accommodation request and provide a response within a reasonable period of time.
Most recently, she was a board member of
a condominium board and a board member of the Association of Collaborative Family Professionals Edmonton.
In short,
the condominium board or building owner that is faced with this type of situation is in for a long, rough ride, as are the unit owners.
The condominium board should be advised by counsel and engineering experts in respect of both proceeding with legal action and remedial work.
A panel of speakers including
condominium board member and former Toronto City Councilor Gordon Chong offered tips on keeping the cash flowing during recessionary times.
Aging buildings,
condominium board ethics and keeping cash flowing during financially difficult times were among the topics covered at the 13th annual Condominium Conference, «From The Foundation Up», held recently in Markham, Ont.
Not exact matches
That foundation is important, whether dealing with an individual owner in a
condominium complex or the
board of directors for an entire association.
The Vancouver real estate
board says 2,579 detached properties, townhouses and
condominiums sold last month, down 27.4 per cent from April 2017
«AREA will be working with local
boards to look at the existing rules and agree on the implementation and enforcement of a provincial standard of measurement for residential properties, including
condominiums, for the benefit of all consumers.»
The
board says 2,579 detached properties, townhouses and
condominiums sold last month in Metro Vancouver, down 27.4 per cent from April 2017 and 22.5 per cent below the 10 - year average for the month.
Former Chicago Public Schools
board President Gery Chico on Wednesday placed his three - bedroom, 2,400 - square - foot
condominium unit in the Metropolitan Tower on South Michigan Ave. on the market for $ 2.65 million.
The Huntington Town
Board approved a March 2012 zoning change that would allow 190
condominiums to be built at Oheka.
The initiative shown by both Speaker Silver and the
boards from the 11
condominiums to ensure that the neighborhood remains affordable for not only the people who reside here now, but for newcomers wishing to call the area home, is worthy of praise.
Both the
board and Adams took particular issue with the
condominiums planned on the armory site, which would be built on a portion of the building sold off to project developers BFC Partners.
In Denver, he serves as
board president at a downtown high - rise
condominium.
You can make changes to the inside of a
condominium, with the proper condo
board approval, but never to the exterior.
The owners lose trust in the
board of directors» ability to manage the
condominium.
I'm a volunteer member of my
condominium's HOA
board.
The
board says 2,579 detached properties, townhouses and
condominiums sold last month in Metro Vancouver, down 27.4 % from April 2017 and 22.5 % below the 10 - year average for... Read More
The
board says 2,579 detached properties, townhouses and
condominiums sold last month in Metro Vancouver, down 27.4 % from April 2017 and 22.5 % below the 10 - year average for the month.
In an announcement this morning, Ontario's Minister of Government and Consumer Affairs, David Orazietti, introduced new legislation that would increase protections for
condominium owners in Ontario, improve how condo corporations are run and ensure that condo
boards are governed professionally.
Prior to selling or renting your
condominium or home, can
board members demand to inspect your home inside and out to make sure your property is not in violation of community rules?
Some rabbit owners may post notices on online forums or notice
boards at supermarkets or
condominium clubhouses, etc..
Check to see if (in addition to obtaining the landlord's approval), you must also submit a written request to the building's
board of directors (or association, in the case of a
condominium community).
Owners of townhouses /
condominiums must provide contact information for the management company or an officer of the
Board to determine that pets are allowed and / or there are no complaints on file regarding current pets.
Every
condominium offers the convenience of its own in - unit washer and dryer, laundry sink, iron and ironing
board.
Oh, and if you know anyone involved in a zoning
board, or a
condominium or neighborhood association or some such, please tell them to MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS else they'll be telling you exactly what you can grow, how tall it can get, the height of fencing around your plot, and on and on and on.
In a dispute over voting by proxy, the Ontario Superior Court has dismissed an order to invalidate the election of a
condominium's
board of directors.
The court noted that the owner had made the changes without complying with Section 98 of the
Condominium Act, 1998, which includes the requirements for consent of the
Board and for a registered agreement between the
condominium corporation and the owner.