Can a condo board evict a tenant in Ontario?

Can a condo board evict a tenant in Ontario?

Yes, the Condominium Property Act gives the condominium board the power to evict a tenant in certain situations. For example, when the tenant has: caused damage, other than normal wear and tear, to the common property or any other property of the condominium corporation; or. violated one of the condominium’s bylaws.

What percentage of condo owners are needed to change a bylaw Ontario?

The owners of at least 80 per cent of the units must vote in favour of the change to the description of the property. As well, the owners of at least 90 per cent of the unit must vote in favour of the change to the allocation of the condominium corporation’s common expenses amongst the unit owners.

What rights do condo owners have in Ontario?

The Rights You Are Entitled to as a Condo Owner

• Enjoy your condo space quietly; that is, without creating a nuisance for the others living in the same condominium community.
• Right to get notified in case any individual from the condo’s committee needs to gain acc ess to your suite for repairs and inspection purposes.

Can condo board fine resident owners in Ontario?

Condominium corporations in Ontario are not permitted to fine owners who breach the condominium documents. Fines are, however, permitted in many U.S. states and also in British Columbia.

What happens if you don’t pay condo fees in Ontario?

If you don’t pay your contributions, the condo board could take any of the following actions: charge interest on the unpaid amount (up to 18% per year) sue you for the unpaid amount, plus any interest and legal costs.

Can a condo board force you to sell Ontario?

Ontario’s current Condominium Act does not give a condominium corporation the power to evict an owner or to force an owner to sell his or her unit.

Is there a cap on condo fees Ontario?

There is also no limits on condo fee increases under the Condominium Act. “They (condo boards) have the full authority to increase the condo fee every year and no one can complain about it,” Namdari said.

What are your responsibilities when you own a condo?

Your responsibilities As the owner of a condo unit you must: pay your monthly condo fees, including any special assessments, chargebacks or liens. maintain and repair your unit (according to the condominium declaration, by-laws and rules) elect a board to govern the condominium property and run the corporation.

What are the expenses of owning a condo?

Monthly condominium fees or common expenses (or monthly occupancy fees if you move into your unit before it is registered) Property taxes. Unit and contents insurance. Mortgage payments.

Is there a new condo act in Ontario?

New Condo Act . The Province of Ontario “activated many new legislative provisions affecting the condo industry” on November 1st, 2017, however there are some aspects of the changes not in force as of yet. The Ontario New Condominium Act is overseen by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. Condominium Law Changes

What is the protecting condominium owners Act?

The Protecting Condominium Owners Act is the product of the government’s comprehensive review of the existing Condominium Act. It marks the first overhaul of the province’s condo law in over 16 years. It: amends the Condominium Act and the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act. enacts the Condominium Management Services Act.

How do I apply for a condo authority of Ontario licence?

Visit the CMRAO licensing page and click on the licence you wish to apply for. Once you are in the licensing portal you will need to create a profile with the CMRAO. The Condo Authority of Ontario (CAO) launched Ontario’s first online tribunal! This new tribunal will help decide and settle condominium related disputes in Ontario.

What is the Condo Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario?

The Condo Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (the CMRAO) began on November 1, 2017 with an online portal allowing condo managers to apply for their management licence. They do have until January 29, 2018 to apply for their appropriate Management licence.