Best Davidson Houle Allen LLP Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 40 - Collections 44:20

2M ago44:20

44:20

If you missed our CondoCrunch session on collections that was held on March 28, 2024, you can now listen to the session here. The topics and speakers are as follows: 1. Victoria Craine - Chargebacks 2. Nicole Robinson - Lien process 3. Cheryll Wood - Power of Sale 4. James Davidson - CasesBy Davidson Houle Allen LLP

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Episode 39 - Violence and Harassment in Condominiums 38:36

4M ago38:36

38:36

If you missed our February 22 Condo Crunch addressing violence and harassment in condominiums, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are: Emily Deng (introduction - starts at 00:15) Emily Deng (violence and harassment against employees - starts at 1:39)…

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Episode 38 - 2023 Holiday Q&A with DHA 1:20:59

6M ago1:20:59

1:20:59

If you missed our Holiday Q&A that was held on December 12, 2023, the session recording is now the latest episode of our podcast. The topics and speakers are: 1. Nancy Houle moderating. 2. Jessica Weick - common element modifications, starting at 2:20. 3. Dominique Mesina - noise, starting at 9:15. 4. Emily Deng - the Condominium Authority Tribunal…

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Episode 37 - Halloween Edition - Scariest Condo Cases 30:56

8M ago30:56

30:56

If you missed the Halloween edition of our latest Condo Crunch webinar, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. In this episode, Mitch, Victoria, and Jim discuss some of the “scariest” cases in condominium law! The speakers in order of presentation are: Mitch Robinson (aka “Harry Potter” - starts at 1:30) Victoria Crain…

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Episode 36 - Status Certificates - A Comprehensive Guide 32:06

9M ago32:06

32:06

If you missed our September 26 discussion about status certificates, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation are: Jessica Weick (starts at 1:14) Christy Allen (starts at 9:37) Victoria Craine (starts at 20:21) As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion. We hope you enjoy our di…

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Episode 35 - The 2023 DHA Summer Q&A 1:06:41

12M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

This episode is a recording of our 2023 Summer Q&A session that occurred on June 22, 2023. The topics and speakers are: Melinda Andrews - Rentals (1:46) Cheryll Wood - Human Rights (12:00) Nicole Robinson - Section 19 Issues (19:47) David Lu - The CAT, Enforcement & Smoking (27:40) Jessica Weick - Voting (35:08) Emily Deng - Obligations and Excepti…

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Episode 34 - Protecting Your Condo: Understanding the Risks of Uninsured Workers and Volunteers 35:55

1y ago35:55

35:55

If you missed our May 25 discussion about the risks associated with using uninsured workers and volunteers, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are: Melinda Andrews (risks associated owner-volunteers – starts at 1:14) Mitchell Robinson (risks associat…

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Episode 33 - Spring Cleaning 38:21

1y ago38:21

38:21

If you missed our April 27 discussion about "spring cleaning", it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are: Cheryll Wood (proposed changes to the Condominium Act regarding virtual and electronic meeting procedures - starts at 1:41) Melinda Andrews (wrappi…

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Episode 32 - EVerything About EV Chargers 37:54

1y ago37:54

37:54

If you missed our electrifying March 23 discussion about electric vehicle ("EV") chargers and EV charging, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation and their associated topics are: Cheryll Wood (general information regarding condominiums and EV charging - starts at 1:40) Nicole Robin…

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Episode 31 - Acting and Reacting Reasonably 43:09

1+ y ago43:09

43:09

If you missed our Condo Crunch on November 24, 2022, regarding acting and reacting reasonably, you can now listen to the session on our podcast! The topics and speakers are: 1. Jim - introductory comments and key considerations, starting at 2:09 2. Cheryll - comments re steps to be taken once a dispute arises, starting at 15:11 3. Nicole - a review…

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Episode 30 - A Close Look At Enforcement Issues 52:48

1+ y ago52:48

52:48

We are back with another Condo Crunch episode. This is the recording of the condo crunch that occurred on February 23rd, 2023. In this session, we hear from Cheryll Wood, David Lu, Jim Davidson, Melinda, Andrews, and Nicole Robinson on a variety of enforcement related issues. As usual, Nancy acts as the moderator.…

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Episode 29 - Condo Case Catch-Up! 2022 - A Year in Review 34:03

1+ y ago34:03

34:03

If you missed our January 26 recap of some interesting condo cases from 2022, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The speakers in order of presentation and their associated cases/topics are: Jessica Weick (Teno v Essex Condominium Corporation No. 28: no-pets provisions and resurrecting "neglected provisions" - start…

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Episode 28 -The 2022 DHA Holiday Q&A Extravaganza 1:26:50

1+ y ago1:26:50

1:26:50

Another year has gone by and we are back with another holiday Q&A session. In this packed episode, the full DHA team goes through a variety of questions sent to us by our listeners and readers. The speakers in order of presenting and their topics are: Melinda Andrews: Noise/short term rentals Emily Deng: Condominium Records Jessica Weick: Governanc…

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Ep 27 - This or That... to the Court or the CAT 40:08

1+ y ago40:08

40:08

We are back with another recording of a Condo Crunch! In this latest installment Emily, Melinda, and Victoria discuss issues related to the jurisdiction of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (the “CAT”), updates on some of the latest developments at the tribunal, and some other tips on this topic. The episode was recorded on October 20, 2022…

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Episode 26 - The Return of the Condo Crunch - Condo Meetings 51:15

1+ y ago51:15

51:15

Fall has returned and so is the Condo Crunch. In this latest episode, David, Jessica, Cheryll and Emily discuss various issues and tips related to owner's meetings. This is a recording of the condo crunch which occurred on September 22, 2022. During Cheryll's presentation, a meeting checklist was presented. This meeting checklist is now available f…

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Episode 25 - DHA Summer Q&A 49:09

2y ago49:09

49:09

If you missed our summer kick-off Q&A event that occurred on June 23, you can now listen to it as our latest podcast episode. Our team answered questions on the following topics: Smoking; Insurance and Reserve Funds; Electric Vehicle charging Stations; Board Decision Making; Tarion related issues; and Requests for Records. We also announced the win…

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Episode 24 - Tarion Series Finale - Appealing Tarion Decisions 27:36

2y ago27:36

27:36

In this final episode of the Tarion mini-series, David and Emily talk about what happens when you need to appeal a decision by Tarion, the types of decisions that could be appealed, and the processes involved at the Licence Appeal Tribunal Thanks to all the listeners who has listened to every episode in this mini-series. Be on the look out for the …

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Episode 23 - Tarion Episode 3 - Conciliation 27:41

2y ago27:41

27:41

In this third episode of this mini-series, Christy and David discuss Conciliation. The pair discuss what conciliation is, why it is so important for the overall warranty process from a condominium corporation’s perspective, and technical points to be aware of while navigating this stage of the Tarion process.…

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Episode 22 - Another DHA Condo Crunch - Owners Meetings 34:32

2y ago34:32

34:32

Our most recent condo crunch is now available. Recorded on May 19, 2022, the latest "crunch" discusses owners meetings: meeting mishaps and how to avoid them. The speakers were: Jessica Weick: call to order, confirmation of scrutineer, confirmation of notice, and confirmation of quorum, and related key issues. Victoria Craine: common mishaps for pr…

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Episode 21 Tarion Episode 2 - 1st and 2nd Year Warranties 26:39

2y ago26:39

26:39

In this epsiode, Cheryll Wood joins host David Lu in talking about the 1st and 2nd year Tarion warranties. The pair talk about what the warranties cover, some specific items of note when in the warranty process, and some overarching principles that condominium corporations should be mindful of. Be sure to stay tuned for the next episode in this min…

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Episode 20 - Tarion Part 1 of 4 33:40

2y ago33:40

33:40

In this episode (the 1st of a 4 part series) Melinda and David discuss generally the new home warranty program in Ontario, administered by Tarion. Melinda and David delve into the topic generally and provide some overall takeaways for Ontario condominium Boards. Being the first episode of a four part series, the discussions touch on the topic more …

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Episode 19 A Discussion on Compliance Applications 35:01

2y ago35:01

35:01

In this episode, Jim and David discuss a recent decision from the Superior Court of Ontario MTCC No. 1171 v Rebeiro 2022 ONSC 503. Jim and David discuss the background of the case, compliance applications (within the context of the Condominium Act) in general, and Jim delves into the past to discuss some memorable moments he has had on this topic.…

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Episode 18 DHA Condo Crunch - Building Defects 35:49

2+ y ago35:49

35:49

We are back with another Condo Crunch episode. This is a recording of the Condo Crunch session that occurred on February 17, 2022. The topic of discussion was items to consider when dealing with possible building defect claims. The discussion was divided up as follows: David discussed administrative considerations; Victoria discussed issues related…

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Episode 17 - The 2021 DHA Holiday Q&A Extravaganza 58:52

2+ y ago58:52

58:52

If you missed our Holiday Q&A that was held on December 9, don't worry here is a recording of the session. The topics and speakers are: Nancy - by-laws, starting at 2:36 Cheryll - Rogue Owners and Directors, starting at 10:16 Melinda - Smoking, starting at 19:10 Mohiminol - the CAT... and those Dogs, starting at 25:50 Jessica - Access issues, condo…

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Episode 16 -Part II of Condo Crunch Series on Construction Related Issues 32:56

2+ y ago32:56

32:56

We're back with Part II of our two part condo crunch series on construction related issues. Recorded on October 29, 2021, the topics discussed were: Timeframe for prompt payment - David Lu, starting at 2:15 Key issues relating to the adjudication process built into the prompt payment regime - Christy Allen, starting at 11:00. What if the owner does…

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Episode 15 Mini Series on Construction Issues Part I of II 50:57

2+ y ago50:57

50:57

We've tried something a bit different this time around by splitting the topic of this Condo Crunch into two parts. This is part one of our discussion about construction issues. In this episode: 1. Jim talks about tendering construction contracts, an introduction and overall summary of the subject at 1:46 2. David then talks about some key provision…

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Episode 14 - DHA Q&A Summer Edition 55:44

3y ago55:44

55:44

This is a recording of our summer Q&A session that occurred on August 20, 2021. Here's a summary of the topics discussed and applicable time stamps Jim Davidson - reserve funds/investments: 1:58 Jessica Weick - liens/condo amalgamation/alterations to common elements: 9:20 Emily Deng - directors: 15:28 Mohiminol Khandaker - Enforcement: 21:10 Cheryl…

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Episode 13 - Changes to Governing Documents 36:19

3y ago36:19

36:19

This is a recording of a condo crunch that happened on June 24, 2021. In this latest edition, Jessica, Jim, and Melinda get together to talk about changes to a condominium's governing documents and when perhaps an amendment is necessary 1. Jessica talks about changes to declarations at 2:58 2. Jim talks about changes to a corporation's by-laws at 8…

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Episode 12 - Common Element Modifications 22:32

3y ago22:32

22:32

We are back with another Condo Crunch. In this episode, the team talks about common element modifications. Nancy, as usual, acts as chair person. 1. Victoria's comments about common element modifications by condominiums: 1:43 2. Emily provides some examples: 9:37 3. Jessica's comments on common element modifications by owners: 12:06 4. Emily provid…

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Episode 11 - Condo Board Responsibilities 42:22

3y ago42:22

42:22

This is a recording of our first Condo Crunch Webinar that took place on April 8, 2021. The webinar talked about Condo Board Responsibilities with speakers Jim Davidson, Mohiminol Khandaker, and David Lu. Nancy Houle kept the speakers in line as the moderator. Links to items that Jim mentions in his presentation: 1. Matters that involve owner invol…

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Episode 10 - Webinar - Answers to Questions About Upcoming Issues in the Ontario Condo World 39:28

3+ y ago39:28

39:28

This is a recording of a webinar recorded on February 25, 2021. We dealt with questions such as: COVID policies and the idea of screening individuals at condominiums, amending a condominium's governing documents, difficult owners/hoarding, upcoming condominium act amendments, and more. The blog with the questions and answers that were dealt with wh…

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Episode 9 - Compliance Applications 35:06

3+ y ago35:06

35:06

What happens if condo residents are not complying with a condominium's governing documents or the Condominium Act? Nicole & David provides a general overview of this very broad topic, all within the lens of a recent condo compliance matter in BC that found its way onto the mainstream media. The published decisions on Canlii (as of date of publishin…

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Episode 8 - Decision Making by Owners 14:58

3+ y ago14:58

14:58

We're back with another episode of Condopedia. Jim talks with David about what decisions require owners' involvement under Ontario Condominium Law.By Davidson Houle Allen LLP

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Episode 7 - A Holiday Q & A with DHA 1:02:30

3+ y ago1:02:30

1:02:30

This is a recording of a Q&A session that the lawyers of DHA conducted on December 18, 2020. Timestamp of questions are as follows: Smoking infiltration/migration - Victoria: 5:01 Noise - Melinda: 11:40 Enforcement - Mohiminol: 16:12 Meeting/Voting & Financial Statements - Cheryll 23:29 Reserve Funds - Jim: 26:46 "Difficult" Residents - Emily: 31:0…

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Episode 6 - A Quick Update on COVID-19 Issues at Ontario Condominiums 25:17

3+ y ago25:17

25:17

Our firm's most recently minted lawyer, Mo Khandaker, speaks with David about some latest developments on COVID-19 issues at condominiums. Mo is one of our resident experts on COVID-19 related condo issues. The two predominant topics are: what to do with amenities and dealing with owners meetings. You can find more info on Mo here: https://davidson…

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Episode 5 - It’s All About Sharing - A Brief History and Overview of Ontario Condominium Law with Jim Davidson 28:40

4y ago28:40

28:40

In this first "regular" episode of Condopedia, David has a conversation with partner Jim Davidson on the history of Condo Law in Ontario. What were some of the major changes? What was the logic behind the existence of condominiums in the first place? Why condominiums have grown so much in recent years? We talk about all of that. Plus a story from J…

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Episode 4 - Conducting Virtual Meetings During Times of Physical Distancing 1:00:22

4y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

In our latest episode, we provide some practical tips on conducting virtual owner's meetings while physical distancing restrictions remain in effect. We review two options that are currently top of mind: one - using GetQuorum and Zoom together, two - just using Zoom. Near the end of the episode, we also answer a question about whether it is now oka…

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Episode 3 - Covid 19 and Condominiums, Another Q&AA 1:08:58

4y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Our firm conducted an earlier Q&A session on Covid-19 and Condominiums on March 27, 2020. Again, all of our lawyers spoke and Nancy kept us all in check. A broad outline of the episode is as follows: Introductory remarks by Jim, overall theme and issues to consider during this time - 3:01 Financial issues: what should the Board do with requests for…

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Episode 2 - Q&A Session on COVID-19 Issues at Condominiums 1:04:47

4y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

In this episode, we talk about COVID-19 issues at Condominiums. Hear from all of our lawyers on a wide variety of questions. Nancy keeps us all in check as the chairperson. For specific sections, please see below: Maintenance and Landscaping - Melinda at 5:58, Contracts and payments - Jessica at 16:09, Renovations, common elements - Emily at 22:07,…

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Episode 1 - Introduction to Condopedia 5:27

4y ago5:27

5:27

In this very first introductory episode, your host David provides an overview of what this podcast is all about, delves very briefly into what Condominium Law is, and briefly mentions some fun stories that will be shared in future episodes.By Davidson Houle Allen LLP

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