By Amanda M. Magee  and  Jennifer M. Lo Amanda M. Magee Phone: 604-685-5438 Email: amm@lmlaw.ca Jennifer M. Lo Phone: 604-674-9902 Email: jml@lmlaw.ca Thinking of investing in EV charging stations at your building? Does your strata want to earn carbon credits and trade them in for cash? Looking to hire an aggregator or third-party service provider […]

By Naomi Rozenberg and Jennifer M. Lo Naomi Rozenberg, Partner Phone: 604-685-3911  Email: nrr@lmlaw.ca  Jennifer M. Lo Phone: 604-674-9902  Email: jml@lmlaw.ca  Are you thinking of buying or investing in a strata property? Whether it’s a condo, townhouse, or duplex, strata documents are critical to understanding your property and its governance. Strata Documents Matter What can you learn […]

By Naomi Rozenberg and Kimberly A. Webber All newly constructed buildings that are intended for residential occupancy – from single family homes to condominiums – must have “2-5-10” new home warranty insurance coverage.   After a warranty claim is delivered to the warranty provider and builder, the question becomes: What now? What steps should a homeowner or strata […]

In the Strata Plan VR 2213 v. Schappert, 2023 BCSC 2080 case, the BC Supreme Court ruled that short-term renters are “named insureds,” affecting strata property insurance costs. This decision implies that insurers cannot recover damages from these renters, potentially leading to increased premiums for strata corporations allowing services like Airbnb. Strata corporations might consider amending their bylaws to restrict short-term rentals as a response to this financial risk. Lesperance Mendes, experts in strata property law, advise strata corporations to review their policies and consult legal professionals for tailored guidance.

      Naomi R. Rozenberg, Partner Phone:  604-685-3911 Email: nrr@lmlaw.ca     If an underground oil storage tank (“UST”) was removed from your property, there are certain steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your investment. The UST may have already rusted, corroded and leaked furnace oil, causing soil and groundwater contamination. […]

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ruled that an employee does not have an absolute right to smoke marijuana at work, even for legitimate medicinal purposes. An employer is not required to accommodate an employee’s preferences with regard to using cannabis if doing so would amount to undue hardship.[…]

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ruled that an employee does not have an absolute right to smoke marijuana at work, even for legitimate medicinal purposes. An employer is not required to accommodate an employee’s preferences with regard to using cannabis if doing so would amount to undue hardship.[…]

Communicating about Migrating Contamination   Erika M. Swinton, Associate Phone:  604-685-3911 Email: ems@lmlaw.ca   Communication is key when contaminants migrate from one property (the “source” property) to a neighbouring property (the “affected” property). The Ministry of Environment (MOE) sets out communication requirements for parties managing migrating contamination in its guidance document Administrative Guidance 11 (AG11). […]