Condopedia

Davidson Houle Allen LLP

A podcast hosted by lawyers from Davidson Houle Allen LLP. Everything you wanted to know about the law related to Condominiums in Ontario, with hopefully some humour mixed in. All contents provided is for information purposes only is not intended to provide legal advice, which cannot be given without knowing the facts of a specific situation. Intro and outro music provided by Purple Planet: www.purple-planet.com

  1. DEC 4

    Episode 53: Navigating Difficult Owners: Practical Strategies for Condo Boards and Managers

    If you missed our November 24, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing How to Navigate Difficult Owners: Practical Strategies for Condo Boards and Managers, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: 1. Cheryll Wood - Effective Approaches to Navigate Difficult Interactions at Owner's Meeting (starting at 2:10) 2. Melinda Andrews -Practical Solutions for Boards and Managers (starting at 15:01) 3. Simon Brick - Preparing for CAT or Court: Key Considerations When Disputes Escalate (starting at 32:41)   As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.  We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    44 min

  2. NOV 7

    Episode 52: All About Insurance!

    If you missed our October 28, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Insurance, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: 1. Akshit Bhardwaj- Types of Coverages and Key Considerations (starting at 1:15) 2. Sandra Kolijuskov- Detailed Explanation of Key Considerations (starting at 12:53) 3. Christy Allen- Litigation arising out of Insurable Claims, Subrogation, and Uninsured claims (starting at 29:15)   As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.  We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    42 min

  3. JUN 20

    Episode 51- The 2025 DHA Summer Q&A

    If you missed our June 17, 2025, Summer Q&A Session, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: 1. Christy Allen- Records (starting at 1:40) 2. Cheryll Wood- Meetings and Directors (starting at 10:18) 3. Melinda Andrews- Insurance (starting at 19:39) 4. Victoria Craine- Common Elements Modifications (starting at 27:47) 5. Mitch Robinson- Status Certificates (starting at 35:51) 6. Emily Deng- Rules, By-laws and Enforcement (starting at 42:46)  7. Nicole Robinson- Reserve Fund Studies (starting at 49:37) 8. Dominique Mesina- Smoking Rules (starting at 56:15) 9. Sophie Ryder- Superintendent (starting at 1:01:40) 10. Jim Davidson- Catch-All Bucket Questions (starting at 1:07:24)   As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion.  We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    1h 17m

  4. JUN 11

    Episode 50: CAT Updates

    If you missed our May 29, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing CAT Updates and Standards for Condo Boards and Managers, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Melinda Andrews- Meeting Minutes Disputes and Best Practices (starting at 1:15). Simon Brick- Nuisance and Recent Case Laws (starting at 17:08). James Davidson- Dispute over Records and Recent Case Laws (starting at 20:15). Cheryll Wood moderates this session. We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    32 min

  5. JUN 5

    Episode 49: Spring Cleaning!

    If you missed our April 24, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Spring Cleaning, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Simon Brick- AGM & Elections (starting at 1:31). Sophie Ryder- Access and Inspection of Units and Other Issues (starting at 12:15). Victoria Craine- Record Keeping; Best Practices, Status Certificates and Litigation (starting at 20:15). As always Nancy Houle moderates this session. We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    36 min

  6. MAR 31

    Episode 48: Meeting Madness!

    If you missed our March 27, 2025, Condo Crunch addressing Meetings, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Mitch Robinson- Meeting: Planning, Registration, and Process (starting at 1:30). Emily Deng- Holding the Meeting, Voting, and Scrutineering etc. (starting at 18:28). Cheryll Wood- Legal Consideration and Key Case Laws (starting at 31:35). As always Nancy Houle moderates this session. We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    50 min

  7. MAR 4

    Episode 47: Common Element Modifications

    If you missed our February 20, 2025 Condo Crunch addressing Common Element Modifications, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Melinda Andrews - Introduction to Common Element Modifications (starting at 1:17) and also, Case Laws on Common Element Modifications (starting at 30:21) James Davidson- Common Element changes that fall within the Board's Mandate (starting at 5:48) Mitch Robinson- Common Element changes and Owners (starting at 19:46) As always Nancy Houle moderates this session. We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    40 min

  8. FEB 4

    Episode 46: Maintaining Records and Managing Record Requests

    If you missed our January 23, 2025 Condo Crunch addressing Records, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. The topics and speakers are as follows: Melinda Andrews - Introduction to Records and Managing Requests (starting at 1:08) and also, Tips and Recommendations when dealing with Records (starting at 34:58) Sophie Ryder - Key aspects of Record Keeping, obligation of the Condominium Corporation and Regulations (starting at 3:39) Victoria Craine- Responding to Record Requests and Cases (starting at 10:15) Cheryll Wood moderates this session. We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    54 min
See All (53)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

A podcast hosted by lawyers from Davidson Houle Allen LLP. Everything you wanted to know about the law related to Condominiums in Ontario, with hopefully some humour mixed in. All contents provided is for information purposes only is not intended to provide legal advice, which cannot be given without knowing the facts of a specific situation. Intro and outro music provided by Purple Planet: www.purple-planet.com

Information

  • Creator
    Davidson Houle Allen LLP
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Condopedia