Dispute resolution<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nCondominium living isn\u2019t always sunshine, lollipops and rainbows. Condo corporations must sometimes flex their muscles to ensure the rights of all owners and residents are respected and the interests of the entire corporation are protected. That said, there is no prize for spending the most money fighting a condo dispute.<\/span><\/p>\nTo help our clients achieve a fair, timely resolution, we use a streamlined<\/b> process<\/b><\/span> <\/b>where each side gets a fair hearing<\/b> and the space to present their cases in the most compelling way possible. <\/span><\/p>\nOur team has a deep understanding<\/b> of condominium issues, and a long and established track record in virtually every type of condo dispute, including:<\/span><\/p>\nRule enforcement<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\nFrom devising the initial strategy<\/b> to the final stages of enforcing<\/b> compliance orders, we offer all necessary services and the value-added insight to identify possible solutions at every stage of the escalating process of mediation, arbitration and court.<\/span><\/p>\nStrategic coaching and support<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\nIt\u2019s a fact that condo directors and managers are more frequently handling their corporations\u2019 legal cases before boards, tribunals and courts without engaging lawyers for every aspect of the representation. <\/span><\/p>\nReducing costs is important, but seeking advice and coaching from a seasoned legal professional can make the difference between victory and defeat<\/b>. Short consultations and brief coaching provides valuable insight and help in choosing your corporation\u2019s battles and strategies wisely, maximizing the odds of success and minimizing risk and downside. <\/span><\/p>\nShared facilities disputes<\/b><\/span><\/p>\nDisputes over condo-shared facilities are more common, more complicated and more emotionally-driven<\/b> than ever before. We advise condo corporations candidly and sensibly and represent them fearlessly. <\/span><\/p>\nThroughout, we recognize that underlying relationships between the parties will last for decades, long after the individual representatives are gone, and that divisions must be healed sooner rather than later. <\/span><\/p>\nNeutral arbitrator<\/b><\/span><\/p>\nThe Condominium Act, 1998<\/i> requires certain condo disputes like declaration and rule enforcement cases and shared facilities squabbles to be decided by arbitration if they are not resolved through mediation.<\/span><\/p>\nAs a neutral arbitrator, Chris Jaglowitz offers parties a streamlined process, a fair hearing and a deep understanding of condominium issues, to help ensure a just and conclusive result of important disputes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Chairing condominium owners\u2019 meetings<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nThe days of condo directors and managers chairing owners\u2019 meetings are quickly drawing to a close. <\/span><\/p>\nThe requirements of the new Condo Act regulations are mind-bogglingly complex<\/b>. It\u2019s very difficult to navigate the rules while remaining impartial and keeping good relationships with community members. <\/span><\/p>\nTo make sure your meeting runs smoothly, you can hire Chris to act as an impartial, professional meeting chairperson<\/b> at your AGM or owners\u2019 meetings. Chris can help you:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Administer and host your meeting electronically, and conduct electronic voting<\/li>\n
- Select and implement the right third party e-proxy or e-voting solution to suit your meeting and budget<\/li>\n
- Diffuse tense situations that may arise<\/span><\/li>\n
- Solve difficult legal challenges<\/span><\/li>\n
- Improve your annual meetings, making them more enjoyable, productive, and inviting to owners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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Easier-to-use and self-serve condo documents<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nCondominiums are creatures of statute and operate in accordance with their documents. But sometimes those documents can be difficult to use<\/b>, out-of-date, and filled with mind-bending legalese<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\nTypical documents condo corporations need their lawyers to prepare include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Declaration Amendments<\/span><\/li>\n
- By-laws and Rules<\/span><\/li>\n
- Agreements and Contracts<\/span><\/li>\n
- Owners\u2019 Meeting Packages<\/span><\/li>\n
- Notices<\/span><\/li>\n
- Resolutions<\/span><\/li>\n
- Standard Letters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We can make it easier for you to prepare your condominium documents. <\/span><\/p>\nThe documents we use have been well-drafted<\/b>, improved over time<\/b> and reflect modern best practices<\/b>. They are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Clear and concise<\/span><\/li>\n
- Easy to read and understand<\/span><\/li>\n
- Respect the prevailing laws<\/span><\/li>\n
- Designed to contemplate and avoid common issues and potential disputes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We can also help you customize them<\/b> to meet your particular requirements and community\u2019s values.<\/span><\/p>\nWe\u2019re planning to roll out an easy-to-use, self-service document generation<\/b> system. Our clients\u2019 boards and managers will be able to generate and prepare condo documents themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>