Condominium Law
LDDC provides strategic and efficient legal support to condominium corporations and declarants across Ontario.
Condominium boards and managers operate in a complex environment in which legal obligations, owner expectations, financial constraints, and capital planning considerations intersect. Our integrated legal team delivers clear, board-ready advice and strong representation, helping condominium corporations make informed decisions and manage risk across both routine matters and high-stakes issues.
From day-to-day enforcement and common expense collections to shared facilities disputes, construction deficiencies, major repair and replacement projects, Condominium Authority Tribunal proceedings, mediation and arbitration, and court applications, LDDC provides comprehensive legal support throughout the full lifecycle of a condominium’s operations.
Why Condominium Corporations Choose LDDC
Sector-focused expertise
Condominium law is one of our core practice areas. We have a large team of dedicated condominium lawyers, litigators, lien clerks, and support staff.
Board-ready advice
Clear guidance tailored to volunteer boards. No legal jargon.
Full-spectrum support
A single firm for governance, enforcement, collections, construction disputes, shared facilities issues, major projects, and tribunal and court proceedings.
Responsive service
Timely communication and reliable support in urgent situations.
Governance, Board Support, and Corporate Compliance
- Annual General Meetings and owners’ meetings (planning, chairing, and support)
- Drafting, amending, and updating declarations, by-laws, and rules
- Policy drafting for operational issues (use of amenities, renovations, key/fob control, etc.)
- Records requests and privacy/confidentiality issues
- Director duties, conflicts of interest, and risk management
- Status certificate review and advice
- Legal input on budgets, reserve fund expenditures, and special assessments
Day-to-Day Operations, Compliance, and Enforcement
- Enforcement of governing documents (noise, pets, parking, smoking, short-term rental, etc.)
- Compliance letters and step-by-step enforcement strategies
- Responding to human rights accommodation requests
- Protecting against condominium workplace harassment/violence
- Communication protocols with owners and residents, including difficult owner situations
Common Expense Collections, Liens, and Financial Matters
- Common expense collections and lien enforcement under the Condominium Act, 1998
- Attornment of rent
- Power of Sale proceedings
Construction, Developers, and Major Projects
- Construction deficiencies and Tarion warranty disputes
- Claims involving developers, vendors, and consultants
- Turnover issues and performance audit-related disputes
- Tendering, contract drafting, and negotiation for major repair and replacement projects
- Project-related access, scheduling, and unit entry protocols
- Shared facilities and reciprocal agreements in multi-phase or mixed-use developments
- Crane swing agreements and neighbouring property development issues
Insurance, Risk Management, and Safety
- Property and liability insurance coverage opinions
- Claims management and negotiations with insurers and adjusters
- Risk management advice regarding building systems, amenities, and contractor work
- Fire Code, Building Code, and property standards compliance, including provincial offences matters
Tribunal and Court Representation
- Condominium Authority Tribunal proceedings
- Mediation and arbitration
- Compliance and oppression applications in the Superior Court of Justice
- Injunctions, emergency relief, and enforcement of court and tribunal orders
- Defence of claims against condominium corporations, directors and officers, and property managers
- Related civil and commercial litigation involving condominium issues
Education, Policies, and Training
- Board and management training sessions on key condominium law topics
- Guidance on implementing new legislative and regulatory changes affecting condominiums
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