Tag Archives: Annual General Meeting

Condominium President is only One Person

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss two of the questions raised: QUESTION:  Owners of 12 of the 32 units in our condominium requested — in writing — that there be a meeting to discuss the … Continue reading →

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Rules can be overturned in Condominiums

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has a new article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s look at some of the questions raised: QUESTION:  Our board has implemented a rule that bans smoking on the common elements and in the units. The ban will take … Continue reading →

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By-law Changes Cannot be Initiated by Owners

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  There were only two questions in this article, and I want to discuss one of them: QUESTION:  Unit owners in our condominium provided the board with a notice of motion requiring … Continue reading →

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Democracy Requires Questions

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss some of the questions: QUESTION:  A former board member intends to stand for election to the board at the next annual general meeting. She has shown herself to be … Continue reading →

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Condominium Must Hold Annual Meeting

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss a couple of the questions: QUESTION:  Two of our three board members own six units in our 13-unit condominium and have a proxy from another owner. But the board … Continue reading →

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Condominium Could Amend the By-laws

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman as another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss a couple of questions that were brought up: QUESTION:  Our board recently discovered that owners have been electing five directors when the bylaws allowed for three. A lawyer’s letter … Continue reading →

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Acclamation is Reasonable in Condominiums

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss some of the questions raised: QUESTION: At our annual general meeting, an owner nominated himself as a candidate for the board. There was only one vacancy and no other … Continue reading →

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Charges Must Be Reasonable

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has a new article on condominiums.  So let’s discuss it: QUESTION:  The property manager for our 41-townhouse condo advised at our annual meeting that, following a written request, an owner could electronically receive the corporation’s monthly financial statements. … Continue reading →

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Non-Owners and Residents have no Right to Parking Spots

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has a new article.  Let’s discuss some of the question brought up: QUESTION:  Twenty years ago we purchased a parking unit in a condominium corporation across the street from our home. We have now been advised that the … Continue reading →

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Non-Owners Can Serve on the Board

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has written a new article.  Let’s discuss some of the questions he responds to: QUESTION:  One of our directors sold her unit and moved out of the building. The board would like to fill the vacancy until the … Continue reading →

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