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Condopedia episodes

  • Episode 58: The 2026 DHA Summer Q & A

    If you missed our June 30, 2026 DHA Summer Q&A, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast. In this packed episode, the DHA team goes through a variety of questions sent to us by our listeners and readers. 


    The topics and speakers are as follows:

    1. Melinda Andrews- Enforcing Entry and Costs Recovery in Pest cases (starting at 01:15)

    2. Sophie Ryder-Best Practices for Board to Support Residents with Dementia (starting at 07:51)

    3. Cheryll Wood- Special Assessment (starting at 14:43)

    4. Victoria Craine- Repairs & RFP (starting at 24:52)

    5. Mitch Robinson- Single Family Occupancy (starting at 33:00)

    6. Emily Deng- Recent Developments under the Condominium Act (starting at 31:12) 

    7. Jim Davidson- Common Element Modifications & Section 98 of the Condominium Act (starting at 47:15)

    8. Akshit Bhardwaj- Addressing Hoarding Concerns (starting at 51:42)

    9. Simon Brick- Schedule D Explained (starting at 59:35)

    10. Neha Mehta- Governance of Grab Tables in Common Element Area (starting at 1:03:12)

    As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion. 

    We hope you enjoy our discussion!

    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 57: Spring Cleaning

    If you missed our May 22, 2026, Condo Crunch addressing Spring Cleaning, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.


    The topics and speakers are as follows:

    1. Simon Brick- Swimming Pools (starting at 1:16)
    2. Sandra Koljuskov- Outdoor Gatherings (starting at 13:23)
    3. Melinda Andrews- Records (starting at 23:01)

      4. Nancy Houle moderates the discussion. 

      You can find Condopedia below, and on major platforms such as Podbean, and Apple Podcasts.

      We hope you enjoy our discussion!

      46 min
    4. Episode 56: Violence and Harassment

      If you missed our March 25, 2026, Condo Crunch addressing Violence and Harassment, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.


      The topics and speakers are as follows:

      1. Emily Deng- Duties and Obligations of Condominium Corporations with respect to Violence & Harassment (starting at 1:18)
      2. Sophie Ryder- Remedying Non-Compliant & Harassment behaviour (starting at 11:33)
      3. Mitch Robinson- Case Laws (starting at 17:18)

        4. Cheryll Wood moderates the discussion. 

        We hope you enjoy our discussion!

        38 min
      4. Episode 55: All about Winter Maintenance and Repair!

        If you missed our February 24, 2026, Condo Crunch addressing Winter Maintenance and Repair, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.


        The topics and speakers are as follows:

        1.Victoria Craine -  Statutory Obligations under Condominium Act and Occupiers' Liability Act in terms of Winter Maintenance and Repair (starting at 1:30)

        2. Akshit Bhardwaj - Condominium Corporations facing legal risk (starting at 6:16)

        3. Sandra Koljuskov - Winter Maintenance Contracts (starting at 15:20)

         

        As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion. 

        We hope you enjoy our discussion!

        30 min
      5. Episode 54: The 2025 DHA Holiday Q&A

        If you missed our December 16, 2025 Holiday Q&A, it is now available as the latest episode of our Condopedia podcast.


        The topics and speakers are as follows:

        1. Christy Allen- Issued faced by Condominium Lawyers (starting at 1:40)

        2. Cheryll Wood- Meetings and Directors (starting at 7:19)

        3. Melinda Andrews - Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) and Costs (starting at 14:16)

        4. Victoria Craine- Ontario's Fire Code (starting at 22:21)

        5. Mitch Robinson- Access (starting at 26:24)

        6. Emily Deng- Status Certificates (starting at 31:12) 

        7. Dominique Mesina- Costs and Timeline for Court Claims (starting at 38:24)

        8. Sandra Koljuskov- Modifications by Owners Section 98 (starting at 47:54)

        9. Jessica Weick- Social Host Liability (starting at 55:15)

        10. Jim Davidson- Insurance (starting at 58:21)

        11. Sophie Ryder- Liens (starting at 1:01:40)

        12. Akshit Bhardwaj- Modifications in Unit (starting at 1:07:30)

        13. Simon Brick- Policies (starting at 1:12:27)

         

        As always, Nancy Houle moderates the discussion. 

        We hope you enjoy our discussion!

        1 hr 19 min
      6. 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!

        45 min
      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!

         

        43 min
      8. 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!

         

        1 hr 17 min
      9. 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:

        1. Melinda Andrews- Meeting Minutes Disputes and Best Practices (starting at 1:15).
        2. Simon Brick- Nuisance and Recent Case Laws (starting at 17:08).
        3. James Davidson- Dispute over Records and Recent Case Laws (starting at 20:15).

          4. Cheryll Wood moderates this session.

          We hope you enjoy our discussion!

          33 min
        4. 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:

          1. Simon Brick- AGM & Elections (starting at 1:31).
          2. Sophie Ryder- Access and Inspection of Units and Other Issues (starting at 12:15).
          3. Victoria Craine- Record Keeping; Best Practices, Status Certificates and Litigation (starting at 20:15).

            4. As always Nancy Houle moderates this session.

            We hope you enjoy our discussion!

            36 min

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          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.