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Condopedia
by Davidson Houle Allen LLP
A Podcast where we talk everything Condominium Law in Ontario, Canada. We'll also share some stories about interesting cases we've dealt with. All of which is done with a tinge of humor.All contents provided is for information purposes only is not intended to provide legal advice, which cannot be given without knowing the facts of a specific situation. Intro and outro music provided by Purple Planet: www.purple-planet.com
Episodes
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Episode 58: The 2026 DHA Summer Q & A
If you missed our June 30, 2026 DHA Summer Q&A, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. In this packed episode, the DHA team goes through a variety of questions sent to us by our listeners and readers. The topics and speakers are as follows: 1. Melinda Andrews-...
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Episode 57: Spring Cleaning
If you missed our May 22, 2026, Condo Crunch addressing Spring Cleaning, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Simon Brick- Swimming Pools (starting at 1:16) Sandra Koljuskov- Outdoor Gatherings (starting at 13:23) Melinda...
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Episode 56: Violence and Harassment
If you missed our March 25, 2026, Condo Crunch addressing Violence and Harassment, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Emily Deng- Duties and Obligations of Condominium Corporations with respect to Violence & Harassment...
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Episode 55: All about Winter Maintenance and Repair!
If you missed our February 24, 2026, Condo Crunch addressing Winter Maintenance and Repair, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: 1.Victoria Craine - Statutory Obligations under Condominium Act and Occupiers' Liability Act in...
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Episode 54: The 2025 DHA Holiday Q&A
If you missed our December 16, 2025 Holiday Q&A, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: 1. Christy Allen- Issued faced by Condominium Lawyers (starting at 1:40) 2. Cheryll Wood- Meetings and Directors (starting at 7:19) 3....
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Episode 53: Navigating Difficult Owners: Practical Strategies for Condo Boards and Managers
If you missed our November 24, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing How to Navigate Difficult Owners: Practical Strategies for Condo Boards and Managers, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: 1. Cheryll Wood - Effective Approaches to...
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Episode 52: All About Insurance!
If you missed our October 28, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Insurance, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: 1. Akshit Bhardwaj- Types of Coverages and Key Considerations (starting at 1:15) 2. Sandra Kolijuskov- Detailed...
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Episode 51- The 2025 DHA Summer Q&A
If you missed our June 17, 2025, Summer Q&A Session, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: 1. Christy Allen- Records (starting at 1:40) 2. Cheryll Wood- Meetings and Directors (starting at 10:18) 3. Melinda Andrews- Insurance...
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Episode 50: CAT Updates
If you missed our May 29, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing CAT Updates and Standards for Condo Boards and Managers, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Melinda Andrews- Meeting Minutes Disputes and Best Practices (starting at...
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Episode 49: Spring Cleaning!
If you missed our April 24, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Spring Cleaning, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Simon Brick- AGM & Elections (starting at 1:31). Sophie Ryder- Access and Inspection of Units and Other Issues...
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Episode 48: Meeting Madness!
If you missed our March 27, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Meetings, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Mitch Robinson- Meeting: Planning, Registration, and Process (starting at 1:30). Emily Deng- Holding the Meeting…
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Episode 47: Common Element Modifications
If you missed our February 20, 2025 Condo Crunch addressing Common Element Modifications, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Melinda Andrews - Introduction to Common Element Modifications (starting at 1:17) and also, Case...
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Episode 46: Maintaining Records and Managing Record Requests
If you missed our January 23, 2025 Condo Crunch addressing Records, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Melinda Andrews - Introduction to Records and Managing Requests (starting at 1:08) and also, Tips and Recommendations…
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Episode 45 - 2024 Holiday Q&A with DHA
Another year has gone by and we are back with another holiday Q&A session. In this packed episode, the DHA team goes through a variety of questions sent to us by our listeners and readers. The speakers in order of presenting and their topics are: Melinda Andrews: Pets, starting at 1:40, and also...
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Episode 44: Dogs at the CAT
If you missed our November 28, 2024 Condo Crunch addressing Dogs at the CAT, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Sophie Ryder - History of Pet Rules (starting at 1:50) Cheryll Wood - Pet concerns, Request for Accommodation…
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Episode 43: Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT)
If you missed our September 26, 2024 Condo Crunch addressing the Condominium Authority Tribunal, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Akshit Bhardwaj - Overview of the CAT and its Jurisdiction (1:25) Emily Deng - Decision...
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Episode 42 - The 2024 DHA Summer Q & A
This episode is a recording of our 2024 Summer Q&A session that occurred on June 28, 2024. The topics and speakers are: Jessica Weick - Chargebacks (1:55) Cheryll Wood - Meetings (6:15) Jim Davidson - Insurance, repairs and reserve funds (10:00) Dominique Mesina - EV Charging (18:55) Victoria...
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Episode 41: Tarion & Tidbits
If you missed our May 1, 2024 Condo Crunch addressing Tarion, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Mitchell Robinson - Tarion Process (starting at 1:37) Victoria Craine - Tarion and Performance Audit (starting at 6:50)…
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Episode 40 - Collections
If you missed our CondoCrunch session on collections that was held on March 28, 2024, you can now listen to the session here. The topics and speakers are as follows: 1. Victoria Craine - Chargebacks 2. Nicole Robinson - Lien process 3. Cheryll Wood - Power of Sale 4. James Davidson - Cases
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Episode 39 - Violence and Harassment in Condominiums
If you missed our February 22 Condo Crunch addressing violence and harassment in condominiums, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are: Emily Deng (introduction - starts at 00:15) Emily Deng…
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Episode 38 - 2023 Holiday Q&A with DHA
If you missed our Holiday Q&A that was held on December 12, 2023, the session recording is now the latest episode of our podcast. The topics and speakers are: 1. Nancy Houle moderating. 2. Jessica Weick - common element modifications, starting at 2:20. 3. Dominique Mesina - noise, starting at…
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Episode 37 - Halloween Edition - Scariest Condo Cases
If you missed the Halloween edition of our latest Condo Crunch webinar, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. In this episode, Mitch, Victoria, and Jim discuss some of the “scariest” cases in condominium law! The speakers in order of presentation are: Mitch Robinson...
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Episode 36 - Status Certificates - A Comprehensive Guide
If you missed our September 26 discussion about status certificates, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation are: Jessica Weick (starts at 1:14) Christy Allen (starts at 9:37) Victoria Craine (starts at 20:21) As always, Nancy…
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Episode 35 - The 2023 DHA Summer Q&A
This episode is a recording of our 2023 Summer Q&A session that occurred on June 22, 2023. The topics and speakers are: Melinda Andrews - Rentals (1:46) Cheryll Wood - Human Rights (12:00) Nicole Robinson - Section 19 Issues (19:47) David Lu - The CAT, Enforcement & Smoking (27:40) Jessica Weick…
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Episode 34 - Protecting Your Condo: Understanding the Risks of Uninsured Workers and Volunteers
If you missed our May 25 discussion about the risks associated with using uninsured workers and volunteers, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are: Melinda Andrews (risks associated…
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Episode 33 - Spring Cleaning
If you missed our April 27 discussion about "spring cleaning", it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are: Cheryll Wood (proposed changes to the Condominium Act regarding virtual and electronic meeting...
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Episode 32 - EVerything About EV Chargers
If you missed our electrifying March 23 discussion about electric vehicle ("EV") chargers and EV charging, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are: Cheryll Wood (general information regarding...
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Episode 31 - Acting and Reacting Reasonably
If you missed our Condo Crunch on November 24, 2022, regarding acting and reacting reasonably, you can now listen to the session on our podcast! The topics and speakers are: 1. Jim - introductory comments and key considerations, starting at 2:09 2. Cheryll - comments re steps to be taken once a...
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Episode 30 - A Close Look At Enforcement Issues
We are back with another Condo Crunch episode. This is the recording of the condo crunch that occurred on February 23rd, 2023. In this session, we hear from Cheryll Wood, David Lu, Jim Davidson, Melinda, Andrews, and Nicole Robinson on a variety of enforcement related issues. As usual, Nancy acts...
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Episode 29 - Condo Case Catch-Up! 2022 - A Year in Review
If you missed our January 26 recap of some interesting condo cases from 2022, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation and their associated cases/topics are: Jessica Weick (Teno v Essex Condominium Corporation No. 28: no-pets...
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Episode 28 -The 2022 DHA Holiday Q&A Extravaganza
Another year has gone by and we are back with another holiday Q&A session. In this packed episode, the full DHA team goes through a variety of questions sent to us by our listeners and readers. The speakers in order of presenting and their topics are: Melinda Andrews: Noise/short term rentals…
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Ep 27 - This or That... to the Court or the CAT
We are back with another recording of a Condo Crunch! In this latest installment Emily, Melinda, and Victoria discuss issues related to the jurisdiction of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (the “CAT”), updates on some of the latest developments at the tribunal, and some other tips on this…
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Episode 26 - The Return of the Condo Crunch - Condo Meetings
Fall has returned and so is the Condo Crunch. In this latest episode, David, Jessica, Cheryll and Emily discuss various issues and tips related to owner's meetings. This is a recording of the condo crunch which occurred on September 22, 2022. During Cheryll's presentation, a meeting checklist was...
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Episode 25 - DHA Summer Q&A
If you missed our summer kick-off Q&A event that occurred on June 23, you can now listen to it as our latest podcast episode. Our team answered questions on the following topics: Smoking; Insurance and Reserve Funds; Electric Vehicle charging Stations; Board Decision Making; Tarion related…
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Episode 24 - Tarion Series Finale - Appealing Tarion Decisions
In this final episode of the Tarion mini-series, David and Emily talk about what happens when you need to appeal a decision by Tarion, the types of decisions that could be appealed, and the processes involved at the Licence Appeal Tribunal Thanks to all the listeners who has listened to every...
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Episode 23 - Tarion Episode 3 - Conciliation
In this third episode of this mini-series, Christy and David discuss Conciliation. The pair discuss what conciliation is, why it is so important for the overall warranty process from a condominium corporation’s perspective, and technical points to be aware of while navigating this stage of the...
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Episode 22 - Another DHA Condo Crunch - Owners Meetings
Our most recent condo crunch is now available. Recorded on May 19, 2022, the latest "crunch" discusses owners meetings: meeting mishaps and how to avoid them. The speakers were: Jessica Weick: call to order, confirmation of scrutineer, confirmation of notice, and confirmation of quorum, and…
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Episode 21 Tarion Episode 2 - 1st and 2nd Year Warranties
In this epsiode, Cheryll Wood joins host David Lu in talking about the 1st and 2nd year Tarion warranties. The pair talk about what the warranties cover, some specific items of note when in the warranty process, and some overarching principles that condominium corporations should be mindful of.…
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Episode 20 - Tarion Part 1 of 4
In this episode (the 1st of a 4 part series) Melinda and David discuss generally the new home warranty program in Ontario, administered by Tarion. Melinda and David delve into the topic generally and provide some overall takeaways for Ontario condominium Boards. Being the first episode of a four...
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Episode 19 A Discussion on Compliance Applications
In this episode, Jim and David discuss a recent decision from the Superior Court of Ontario MTCC No. 1171 v Rebeiro 2022 ONSC 503. Jim and David discuss the background of the case, compliance applications (within the context of the Condominium Act) in general, and Jim delves into the past to...
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Episode 18 DHA Condo Crunch - Building Defects
We are back with another Condo Crunch episode. This is a recording of the Condo Crunch session that occurred on February 17, 2022. The topic of discussion was items to consider when dealing with possible building defect claims. The discussion was divided up as follows: David discussed...
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Episode 17 - The 2021 DHA Holiday Q&A Extravaganza
If you missed our Holiday Q&A that was held on December 9, don't worry here is a recording of the session. The topics and speakers are: Nancy - by-laws, starting at 2:36 Cheryll - Rogue Owners and Directors, starting at 10:16 Melinda - Smoking, starting at 19:10 Mohiminol - the CAT... and those...
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Episode 16 -Part II of Condo Crunch Series on Construction Related Issues
We're back with Part II of our two part condo crunch series on construction related issues. Recorded on October 29, 2021, the topics discussed were: Timeframe for prompt payment - David Lu, starting at 2:15 Key issues relating to the adjudication process built into the prompt payment regime -...
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Episode 15 Mini Series on Construction Issues Part I of II
We've tried something a bit different this time around by splitting the topic of this Condo Crunch into two parts. This is part one of our discussion about construction issues. In this episode: 1. Jim talks about tendering construction contracts, an introduction and overall summary of the subject...
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Episode 14 - DHA Q&A Summer Edition
This is a recording of our summer Q&A session that occurred on August 20, 2021. Here's a summary of the topics discussed and applicable time stamps Jim Davidson - reserve funds/investments: 1:58 Jessica Weick - liens/condo amalgamation/alterations to common elements: 9:20 Emily Deng - directors:...
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Episode 13 - Changes to Governing Documents
This is a recording of a condo crunch that happened on June 24, 2021. In this latest edition, Jessica, Jim, and Melinda get together to talk about changes to a condominium's governing documents and when perhaps an amendment is necessary 1. Jessica talks about changes to declarations at 2:58 2.…
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Episode 12 - Common Element Modifications
We are back with another Condo Crunch. In this episode, the team talks about common element modifications. Nancy, as usual, acts as chair person. 1. Victoria's comments about common element modifications by condominiums: 1:43 2. Emily provides some examples: 9:37 3. Jessica's comments on common...
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Episode 11 - Condo Board Responsibilities
This is a recording of our first Condo Crunch Webinar that took place on April 8, 2021. The webinar talked about Condo Board Responsibilities with speakers Jim Davidson, Mohiminol Khandaker, and David Lu. Nancy Houle kept the speakers in line as the moderator. Links to items that Jim mentions in...
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Episode 10 - Webinar - Answers to Questions About Upcoming Issues in the Ontario Condo World
This is a recording of a webinar recorded on February 25, 2021. We dealt with questions such as: COVID policies and the idea of screening individuals at condominiums, amending a condominium's governing documents, difficult owners/hoarding, upcoming condominium act amendments, and more. The blog...
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Episode 9 - Compliance Applications
What happens if condo residents are not complying with a condominium's governing documents or the Condominium Act? Nicole & David provides a general overview of this very broad topic, all within the lens of a recent condo compliance matter in BC that found its way onto the mainstream media. The...
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A Podcast where we talk everything Condominium Law in Ontario, Canada. We'll also share some stories about interesting cases we've dealt with. All of which is done with a tinge of humor.All contents provided is for information purposes only is not intended to provide legal advice, which cannot be given without knowing the facts of a specific situation. Intro and outro music provided by Purple Planet: www.purple-planet.com
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