1.
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Changes the building codes to
reduce noise, smoke and odor penetration between the residential units. |
2.
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Toughen the building codes to
reduce building envelop moisture penetration problems. |
3.
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Increase the warranty periods
for Tarion coverage. |
4.
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Tarion needs to warranty
condominium conversions.
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The
Condominium Act |
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Tribunal |
1.
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A tribunal to resolve disputes
between the owners and the corporation. The decisions to be binding on
both parties. |
2.
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This tribunal needs
disciplinary powers over directors, property managers and property
management companies. |
3.
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Directors and property managers
should face fines and disqualification orders for up to 15 years in cases of serious misconduct. |
4.
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This tribunal should also hear
cases when the board refuses to allow examination of corporation
records. |
5.
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Trained election inspectors
(possibly volunteers) must be made available to monitor condo
corporation elections and voting by the owners when requested by a
minimum of 10% of the owner-residents.
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Licencing & training |
6.
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Licencing and mandatory
training program for property managers by an independent accredited
professional body. |
7.
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Mandatory 12 hour long training
sessions for all condominium directors.
The training costs will be paid by the corporation. |
8.
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Further mandatory 12 hours
training for the secretary, treasurer and president of the board. |
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General improvements |
9.
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General loan by-laws need to be
illegal. |
10.
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All audited financial statements
for the last six years and the current
Reserve Fund Study for all condominiums in the province will be put
on-line and made available for inspection by all interested persons. |
11.
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Whistle-blower
protection for directors and employees who, in good faith, report
violations of the Act, the corporation's declaration or bylaws,
violations of provincial or municipal regulations or human rights
violations by other directors, employees of the property management
company or any and all employees and contractors hired by the
corporation |
12.
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Condominium corporations who
fail to hold their AGM within six months after the end of the fiscal
year must apply to the courts for an extension. A notice of application
must be sent to all the owners. |