Defending an owner against a compliance application
Defends a unit owner facing a corporation's court or tribunal application over rental, pet, noise or alteration issues.
What is included
- Reviews the documents, records and correspondence in the dispute
- Explains which route fits: the Condominium Authority Tribunal, mediation and arbitration, or court
- Sends or answers compliance demands and settlement offers
- Represents you at the tribunal, in mediation or arbitration, or in court
- Advises on the risk of being ordered to pay the other side's legal costs
What is not included
- Registration costs, searches and other disbursements
- Engineering work, reserve fund studies or property management services
- Appeals, or tribunal or court steps not covered by the lawyer's written retainer
- Acting for more than one side of the same matter
Who this service is for
- Owners in a dispute with their corporation or a neighbouring owner
- Boards dealing with owners or occupants who are not following the rules
- Corporations with claims against a developer
Information to have ready
- 1The declaration, by-laws and rules
- 2All letters, notices and emails in the dispute
- 3Photos, videos or reports, such as leak or noise records
- 4Any chargeback or invoice in dispute
How a referral works
- 1Tell us in a few words what the matter is about, and who else is involved, so we can check for a conflict of interest.
- 2We recommend an Ontario lawyer for your matter, and at least one other you could choose instead.
- 3The lawyer runs their own conflict check, confirms the scope and quotes the fee, normally in a written retainer agreement.
- 4You pay the lawyer's fee to the lawyer. Any referral fee comes out of it, is disclosed to you in writing, and never increases what you pay.
NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm, not a law firm. Every step of a referral, and your rights
Frequently asked questions
What does the lawyer charge?
Lawyers usually charge $300–$650/hr for this kind of work, by the hour. The lawyer quotes the actual rate and an estimate. You pay the lawyer directly; the referral itself costs you nothing.
What does the Condominium Authority Tribunal handle?
It is an online tribunal for certain condominium disputes, such as records requests and some issues with pets, vehicles, parking, storage, noise and other nuisances. Other disputes may go to mediation and arbitration or to court.
Should I stop paying common expenses during a dispute?
Usually not. Unpaid common expenses can lead to a lien on your unit even while you dispute something else, so get advice before withholding any payment.
General information only, not legal advice. NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Important limitations
- No outcome can be guaranteed
- Some changes need owner votes or registration that the lawyer cannot control
- The lawyer confirms the scope, fee and steps in a written retainer before starting
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