Tag Archives: Gerry Hyman

Owners can Remove Directors not Officers

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss some of the questions raised: QUESTION:  We are wondering if the condominium unit owners have the right to vote for the removal of the president of the board? The … Continue reading →

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Boards Will Not Limit Their Right to Collect Proxies

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  I wish to discuss two of the questions raised: QUESTION:  In a recent column relating to proxies, you wrote: “The purpose would not appear to be to enable someone to collect … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Apply in Condominiums

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s look at some of the questions: The first question is: QUESTION:  An owner in our condominium broke his wrist and needed help tying his shoes. Staff helped him, but when … Continue reading →

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Leases in Condominiums have Limitations

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss the questions raised: Two questions raised were about renting a unit in a condominium.  As such, I am going to post both of them first and then comment on … Continue reading →

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Proxies Abuse is Alive in Condominiums

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s discuss the two questions raised: QUESTION:  Myself and another candidate recently ran for election to the board against two incumbent directors. The incumbents won, and one of the scrutineers advised … Continue reading →

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Maintenance Fees Paid by Cheque

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  I want to discuss two of the questions raised: QUESTION:  I pay my common-expense contributions monthly by cheque. Management has advised that we’ll be required to pay a $10 fee for … Continue reading →

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Only ‘Routine Issues’ may be discussed at Annual General Meetings

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  I want to discuss three of the questions that were raised: First, this question:

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Director in Arrears Creates Conflict

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  I want to discuss one of the questions as it is an important issue: QUESTION:  One of the directors of our corporation was seriously behind in his payment of common-expense contributions … Continue reading →

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Condominium Act Requires More Protection

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  One question raised in his article demonstrates why condominium owners in Ontario still need to insist on more protections in the Condominium Act. The question raised is as follows:

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Condo Records are Accessible

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has another article for the Toronto Star.  Let’s look at some of the questions: QUESTION:  Our condominium manager responded to my request — I’m a director on our condo’s board — to examine certain condominium records by advising … Continue reading →

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