Ottawa NextHome+CondoGuide Feb. 16 - Mar. 2, 2019

Ottawa Feb. 16–Mar. 2, 2019

The first and only complete guide to pre-construction homes and condos

A Charmed Life

Ottawa’s best-kept secret.

INSIDE:

TRENDS FROM THE 2019 DESIGN SHOW

THE NEW ONTARIO CONDOMINIUM ACT

Coming back to Barrhaven this spring

Welcome back to Quinn’s Pointe. A uniquely master-planned community in Barrhaven South.

It’s a place for new and growing families to put down roots and build new traditions that will last for years to come.

Register today for updates on the launch of Phase 2. mintoquinnspointe.com

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WHY BUY NEW? HE NEEDS MORE SPACE TO RUN AROUND OUTSIDE. NOT INSIDE. Master-planned communities: one more reason to buy new with Mattamy. With parks, trails, green space, and more, you’ll have to call extra loud when it’s time for dinner.

Discover more reasons to buy new at mattamyhomes.com

HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN BUY NOW IN KANATA. Final 2 Towns & 8 Detached Homes Remaining.

FINAL Towns Include $5,000 At Décor, Finished Basement & Much More.

FINAL Detached Homes Receive Up To $15,000 At Décor.

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FINAL Townhomes $416,147 FINAL 36' & 43' Detached Homes $474,990

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Construction Specials Now Available.

Up To $10,000 At Décor & $10,000 Off The Purchase Price On Select 2-Storey Towns.

Up To $20,000 At Décor On Select Detached Homes.

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Townhomes $334,990 Detached Homes $442,990

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Our Most Established Master-Planned Community Is Wide Open.

Now Selling From Abbottsville Crossing Sales Centre. Receive 3 Stainless Steel Appliances & $5,000 At Décor.

Rear Lane Townhomes $369,990 2-Storey Townhomes $378,990

SALES CENTRE 950 Terry Fox Drive 613.790.2082

Discover More Reasons To Buy New At mattamyhomes.com Please visit mattamyhomes.com for Sales Centre hours All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate.

Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

EDITOR’S NOTE

INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE

MARLENE EISNER EMAIL: Marlene.Eisner@Nexthome.ca TWITTER: @MarleneEisner

Many people have a picture in their heads of what their ideal home will be: A single-family bungalow with a large yard and basement in-law suite, a modern threestorey townhome, or perhaps a lock-and-leave condo with great amenities. In today’s new-home market, the Ottawa landscape is rich with projects offering every option imaginable to potential homeowners.

Purchasing a home is a great investment, especially if you plan to live in it for the next 20 to 30 years. By putting your hard-earned money into real estate, you’ve chosen to live a comfortable, secure life with peace of mind, not to mention the equity that will grow as the value of your home increases over the years.

But there are other ways to invest in real estate. You can rent out that in-law suite or new condo and use the extra money to help with the mortgage, put it into a tax-free saving account, or toward a yearly vacation.

Passive income from a property can be particularly attractive for Baby Boomers looking to supplement their retirement income.

In this issue of NextHome + Condo Guide, columnist Marnie Bennett walks you through the benefits of having an income property. Check out what she has to say on page C6. You may discover a whole new way of looking at how you invest for the future.

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FEB 16 - MAR 2, 2019 | VOLUME 19 ISSUE 4

CONTENTS

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CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

Jacky Hill Jacky.Hill@nexthome.ca EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung EDITOR

Marlene Eisner CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Amanda Pereira MEDIA CONSULTANT

Julie deBoer julie.deboer@nexthome.ca DISTRIBUTION

DistributionTeam@nexthome.ca SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATORS

Gary Chilvers Sarah Khan ACCOUNTING INQUIRIES

AccountingTeam@nexthome.ca GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Miguel Cea Sandra Hanak-Vujnovic Mike Terentiev AD PRODUCTION

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ON THE COVER: Cardel Homes

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Your guide to new condo communities in the Gatineau and Greater Ottawa Area

14 Real Estate News

ADVICE

INSPIRATIONS

C6 Home Smarts

C7 Design File

The benefits of having an income property

BY MARNIE BENNETT

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Keehn on Money Are you worried about the economy?

BY KELLEY KEEHN

26 Legally Speaking

A review of the new Ontario Condo Act

BY JACQUELINE MONETA

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Brigil announces plans to develop Village Cartier

On-trend picks from the Interior Design Show 2019

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ADVICE | KEEHN ON MONEY

ARE YOU WORRIED

ABOUT THE ECONOMY? KELLEY KEEHN

Two-thirds of Canadians are worried about their finances, according to a recent economic poll conducted on behalf of two non-profit organizations, the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC) and Credit Canada. Titled The Kitchen Table Forecast, the Leger poll asked 1,515 Canadians about a series of ‘kitchen table’ issues – financial concerns that confront people on a daily basis, such as bill payments and debt, the cost of living, job security and bankruptcy.

The results show Canadians feel stressed about their finances and are often at a loss to improve their situation. This hopelessness can cause people to do nothing, and possibly make their condition worse. Uncertainty about an ever-changing job market and economy only undermines the average person’s confidence and ability to handle the ebb and flow that life inevitably presents.

Shawn Todd, partner, VP and Certified Financial Planner with Ecivda Financial Planning Boutique, is also concerned about the potential state of many household plans. ”It comes as no surprise that many families just shut down in some mode of financial paralysis when these issues and stresses arise.”

According to Todd, potential

home and condo buyers can better positions themselves for the home they are excited about by asking themselves a key question: ‘Can I afford this new purchase?’

“It’s easy to fall in love with a new home or building. At the end of the day, you need to be able to know that you can afford it along with the bills that come with it,” says Todd. “Quite often, we are asked by clients, ‘How do I know if I can afford this new mortgage payment?’ It would always be a great step to take the mortgage numbers you are working with, and stress test them in this fashion: “How would you feel if the value of your potential property was 10-15 per cent less in a year after the purchase, and your mortgage payment was one- to-two-per cent higher? If those numbers work nicely in your plan, and your budget still works, you’re

most likely sitting in a very comfortable situation.

“Running this exercise may allow you to worry less about 2019’s economy, and how it may look in the next two, three, and four years. I encourage our clients to check their budget, and note items like lines of credit, credit cards, their next car purchase, and their mortgage payment can all change fairly quickly during interest rate hikes.”

Kelley Keehn is an award-winning, best-selling author and personal finance educator. She’s also the Consumer Advocate for the Financial Planning Standards Council. Find her at kelleykeehn.com.

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TRENDING

BRIGIL PLANS REDEVELOPMENT OF

VILLAGE CARTIER

Brigil recently announced plans to redevelop Village Cartier, the first commercial centre built in 1965 in the Outaouais on Saint-Joseph Boulevard near Saint-Raymond Boulevard. And the company is asking for the public’s input.

“First, we will organize public consultations to gather suggestions and needs from actual tenants, the population in general and the neighbourhood. We will also ask them to find a future name for the premises,” says Brigil president and founder, Gilles Desjardins.

He says interested individuals are welcome to express their views and opinions on the company’s website and social media sites, with the ultimate goal to “give back this location to the citizens, so they could be proud of it. It’s a central and strategic spot located in Gatineau. We will create a rich and dynamic space and develop it.”

Village Cartier covers more than 16 acres, including

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684,000 sq. ft. of land and 264,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. The redevelopment is estimated to have 26,000 residential units, employ 150 people, 1,200 sub-contractors and have: Multi-functional spaces for all age groups including social housing, luxury condos from the company’s APOGEE series, restaurants, offices, hotel, cinema, theatre, yoga studio — all ideas are on the table, says Desjardins.

“We are dreaming, and we want to dream with the population.”

Louise Boudrias, Parc-de-la-Montagne-SaintRaymond city councillor, says the development plans are good news, pointing to the announcement last year that the city of Gatineau is planning to revamp St. Joseph Boulevard. “One of my main objectives is to work to revitalize this important corridor,” says Boudrias. “This project from Brigil is aligned with my vision and I’m very enthusiastic to see what the company will present in the next few years.”

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ADVICE | HOME SMARTS

THE BENEFITS OF AN

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MARNIE BENNETT

I love it when my clients share my passion for real estate. Lately, I’m finding that more of them are expressing an interest in income properties and other real estate investment opportunities. They are looking to supplement their pensions and collect passive income, or they are considering buying a new property from paper for equity income. I’m a firm believer that, when done responsibly, investing in real estate can pave the way to financial independence. Buying real estate is a smart choice — asset class diversification and wealth creation.

I can’t lie. I get pretty excited when I’m approached about this topic. Having worked in the Ottawa region for more than 35 years, I’ve seen it blossom into one of the country’s most promising areas for this type of investment, and as a millionaire real estate investor, I know how important it is to have a diversified portfolio. It is a fixed asset, you can leverage it, you can buy with other people’s money, or you can rent it, flip it, re-finance it or sell it for a profit.

Assuming you don’t have the cash to pay for an income property outright – and few of us do – you may wonder how taking on an additional mortgage can possibly make good financial sense. Well, there is good debt and bad debt. In simple terms, there are various ways to finance your investment. You can give

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your current home a job and help finance this investment.

Your mortgage payments will be covered or substantially covered by your tenant’s rent, and there are tax advantages and other opportunities. Over the years, the mortgage will be paid off, and you’ll own a property that has increased substantially in value and you are on your way to financial freedom.

One of the most significant differences between real estate investment and conventional investment in stocks and bonds, lies in the amount of money you need to begin. To invest in $200,000 worth of stocks, you need to have $200,000 at your disposal. To purchase an investment condo for $200,000, you need only 25 per cent of that amount.

As with any investment, it’s important to be well-informed before you begin. I strongly recommend speaking with a real estate expert who understands

the Ottawa real estate investment market, someone who can help you to evaluate your timing, as well as the location and type of rental property or other real estate investments that will serve you best.

To receive a FREE copy of a new special report titled “Homebuyers: How to Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy,” email sales@bennettpros.com

Marnie Bennett is a broker and CEO of Bennett Property Shop Realty, a full premium service real estate brokerage specializing in marketing and selling new and resale homes, condominiums and investment real estate. Marnie is the host of “The Bennett Real Estate and Wealth Show” every Saturday at 1 p.m. on 580 CFRA radio. bennettpros.com

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INSPIRATION |

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Interior

DESIGN SHOW 2019

by SARA DUCK

Every year, the Interior Design Show highlights the newest and most innovative international and Canadian designs. Here are some highlights from this year’s show.

3. OBJECTS & IDEAS Founders Di Tao and Bob Dodd use their creative vision to transform ideas into desirable furniture and homeware such as the well-crafted Paradise chair we went wild for at this year’s IDS. Objectsandideas.com

1. MONOGRAM Fashion designer Zac Posen added his signature dramatic style to Monogram’s column refrigerator with a unique custom-door panel creation. The charcoal mirrored finish highlights the matte, fabric-inspired details reflecting Posen’s love of fashion and form.

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4. TOM CHUNG FOR EQ3 Canadian industrial designer Tom Chung has collaborated with EQ3 to launch the Plank collection in oak. This collection not only looks aesthetically pleasing, but also has the bonus of storage.

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We can’t get enough of the Crofton dinnerware collection by UB. Inspired by oysters and clams, this collection has a beautiful organic feel with the mod cons of being microwave and dishwasher safe.

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Exquisitely crafted wall coverings, hand-painted and delicately drawn. We are especially fond of the Geometric Hummingbird print, which would be incredible as a statement wall in the home.

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YOUR END OF DAY DESTINATION The Bowery’s sublime rooftop outdoor lounging deck is the ultimate end of day destination. With views of downtown and the Ottawa River that are nothing short of spectacular.

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MOVE IN READY!

Enjoy the riverside at Petrie’s!

Brigil’s Petrie’s Landing is a remarkable riverside community nestled on the edge of the Ottawa River, in one of the coolest areas of Orleans. This waterfront gem deploys panoramic views of the river, Gatineau Hills and surrounding green spaces and is just steps away from light-rail train and renowned Petrie Island, a peaceful wetland and wooded environment with a network of trails and a beach.

Located 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa, the site offers a wide range of condominiums and a business centre equipped with many services on location, including shops, commercial spaces and conference centre. Live, work and enjoy yourselves in this extension of Petrie’s spectacular natural architecture!

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A CHARMED LIFE IN CREEKSIDE OTTAWA’S BEST-KEPT SECRET Within the calming confines of Richmond, Ontario, dwells the intimate community of Creekside — a great place to visit and an even better place to live. It’s easy to see why award-winning builder, Cardel Homes, has chosen this historic village as the backdrop for this picturesque, enclave community with only 51 single-family homes available for discerning buyers.

Backing onto greenspace and including a planned park, Creekside is an ideal place for young families to create lifelong memories. Convenient amenities within walking distance include the Independent Grocers, TD Bank, Tim Hortons, an LCBO and much more. The community is also 20 NextHome+CondoGuide | Feb. 16–Mar. 2, 2019

perfect for downsizers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Home to the famous Richmond Fair, this village also has the Jock River and the Rideau Trail ambling through it. With the Marlborough Forest close at hand, residents can enjoy hiking, biking, cross-country

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LOCATION Richmond DEVELOPER Cardel Homes HOME TYPE Singles

SALES CENTRE 5917 Perth St, Richmond CONTACT 613-854-3424 lynne.freitag@cardelhomes.com cardelhomes.com

skiing and snowmobiling as well as other family-friendly sports close to home like soccer, hockey and baseball.

If convenient access to amenities, close proximity to nature and a strong sense of community are on your check-list, Creekside is your ideal home. Say goodbye to frustrating traffic and embrace the scenic, stress-free commute southwest of Ottawa.

Only a 10-minute drive from Kanata, you can take a stroll down the street and meet your new neighbours. Kick-start the day with your favourite Tim Hortons staple

and then hike the Rideau Trail with your four-legged friend. It’s all part of the Creekside charm.

Buyers can choose between 43-ft. and 47-ft. lots as well as 11 different single-family plans, all of which are Energy Star certified.

All models feature the exemplary standards, undeniable curb appeal and unwavering attention to detail that customers have come to expect from Cardel. Additionally, buyers can choose from cutting-

edge designs and a variety of structural options to personalize their home to suit their style and needs.

Experience Creekside’s captivating charm and Cardel’s quality craftsmanship first-hand by touring their new model home – The Nichols – opening this April.

This four-bedroom, two-and-ahalf-bathroom model will feature 2,590 sq. ft. of style and grace loaded with attractive features including a double car garage, an office and separate flex room, an open plan, impressive vaulted ceiling in the great room and nine-ft. ceilings throughout the main floor.

Timing couldn’t be better given Cardel’s current Winter Promo.

From now until the end of March, Cardel is offering a $20,000 Design Centre bonus on select greenspace-backing lots.

With its calming allure of nature, Creekside offers couples, families and empty-nesters alike, big-city accessibility with the scenic views and outdoor adventure that only a rural setting can provide.

For more information about this exciting new community and the available home plans, visit our Sales Centre at 5917 Perth Street, Richmond or call: 613.854.3424 nexthome.ca 21

HOT PROPERTIES

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME This page features the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Eastern Ontario area.

AVALON ENCORE By: Minto City: Orleans Housing type: Singles, townhomes, condominiums Contact: 613.834.6400 mintoavalon.com

BLACKSTONE By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Singles and Towns Contact: 613.836.9521 cardelhomes.com

CARLETON CROSSING By: Brigil City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.257.4079 brigil.com

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CREEKSIDE By: Cardel Homes City: Richmond Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.854.3424 cardelhomes.com

DEERFIELD VILLAGE 2

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By: Phoenix Homes City: Barrhaven Housing type: Townhomes phoenixhomes.ca

By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.695.1441 claridgeicon.com

By: Valecraft Homes City: Ottawa South Housing type: Townhomes, lowrise condos Contact: 613.421.8142 valecraft.com

By: Caivan Communities City: Richmond Village Housing type: Singles, townhomes caivan.com

DIAMONDVIEW

GREYSTONE

By: Phoenix Homes City: Carp Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.461.0277 phoenixhomes.ca

EDENWYLDE By: Cardel City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles, Townhomes Contact: 613.435.5704 Cardelhomes.com

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FOX RUN

By: eQ Homes City: Old Ottawa East Housing type: Singles, condo, townhomes Contact: 613.569.3043 greystonevillage.ca

LILYTHORNE By: Claridge Homes City: Findlay Creek Housing type: Singles, bungalows, towns Contact: 613.788.2776 claridgehomes.com

MAHOGANY By: Minto City: Manotick Housing type: Singles, towns, bungalow Contact: 343.961.9401 mintomahogany.com

HARMONY By: Minto City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes, condominiums Contact: 613.789.7977 mintoharmony.com

MILLER’S CROSSING By: Cardel Homes City: Carleton Place Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.253.1959 cardelhomes.com

LILYTHORNE

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By: Mattamy City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.825.7932 mattamyhomes.com

By: Modbox City: Beechwood Village, Ottawa Housing type: Boutique condominiums Contact: 613.301.7782 stcharlesmarket.ca

THE BOWERY CONDOS & LOFTS By: Richcraft City: Centretown Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.695.7577 thebowerycondos.ca

ORLÉANS VILLAGE By: Caivan Communities City: Orléans Housing type: Singles, townhomes caivan.com

STIRLING PARK By: Claridge Homes City: Nepean Housing type: Condominiums Contact: claridgestirlingpark.com

PLACE ST. THOMAS By: Valecraft Homes City: Embrun Housing type: Single-family homes, bungalows Contact: 613.370.0288 valecraft.com

SUMMERHILL VILLAGE By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa South Housing type: Condominiums claridgehomes.com

SUNDANCE RATHWELL LANDING By: Valecraft Homes City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles, bungalows, townhomes Contact: 613.435.8141 valecraft.com

By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.425.1332 claridgehomes.com

TALL SHIPS LANDING By: The Fuller Group City: Brockville Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.498.7245 tallshipslanding@fuller.ca tallshipslanding.com

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THE CORNERS ON MAIN By: Domicile City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.806.6246 cornersonmain.ca

THE GRID LOFTS By: Modbox City: Ottawa Housing type: Lofts Contact: 613.301.7782 thegridlofts.ca

WATERRIDGE VILLAGE By: Mattamy City: Rockcliffe Housing type: Townhomes Contact: 613.421.7127 mattamyhomes.com

BUILDERS: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR PREVIEW REGISTRATION, NEW RELEASE OR SITE OPENING IN THIS FEATURE, JUST EMAIL THE DETAILS TO SARAH.KHAN@NEXTHOME.CA

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WEST Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge

Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing

Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller's Crossing

Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estates

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Blackstone

Kanata

Mattamy

Fairwinds

Kanata

Mattamy

Abbotsville Crossing

Kanata

Minto

Arcadia

Kanata

Minto

Morgan’s Creek

Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons

Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run

Richmond

Cardel

Creekside

Stittsville

Cardel Homes

EdenWylde

Stittsville

Cardel Homes

Ridgewood Estates

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing

Stittsville

Mattamy

Blackstone South

Stittsville

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing

Stittsville

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Harmony

Barrhaven

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Findlay Creek

Claridge Homes

Sundance

Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

Kemptville

EQ Homes

Equinelle

Manotick

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Riverwalk

Manotick

Minto

Mahogany

Ottawa South

EQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay

Ottawa South

Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay

Ottawa South

Richcraft

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Ottawa South

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Lilythorne

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9

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7

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7

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7

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17

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Ottawa South

Valecraft

Deerfield Village II

Riverside South

Claridge

Summerhill Village

Riverside South

Claridge

River's Edge

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South

Clarence-Rockland

EQ Homes

Clarence Crossing

Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

Orleans

Minto

Avalon Encore

Orleans

Richcraft

Axis Court

Ottawa East

Claridge

Wateridge Village

Ottawa East

Mattamy

Wateridge Village

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes

Gatineau

Richcraft

La Croisee Aylmer

Brockville

The Fuller Group

Tall Ships Landing

Central

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121 Parkdale

Downtown

Claridge

Claridge Plaza 4

Downtown

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Icon

Downtown

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Fusion Lebreton Flats

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Waterstreet

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The Lofts at Tribeca

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The Bowery

Downtown

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Gatineau

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Domaine du Vieux-Port

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Le Columbia

Gatineau

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nexthome.ca 25

ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

THE NEW CONDOMINIUM ACT

BY JACQUELINE MONETA JD OF SCHWARZ LAW

In Ontario, condominiums, its boards and directors, are all governed by the Condominium Act (the “Act”). This Act came into force in 2001 and since then, the landscape in which the Act operates has changed drastically.

As a response to this evolution in the market, the province undertook a review of the Act in 2012 with the hope to better reflect the current landscape.

PROTECTING CONDOMINIUM OWNERS

The province’s review culminated in the enactment of the Protecting Condominium Owners Act, 2015, (the “PCOA”). This new Act represents a bold departure from the previous one. The amendments were phased in on Nov. 1, 2017 and rolled out over subsequent months.

Now, one year later, we want to examine the impact it’s had on condominium owners.

THE AMENDMENTS

The PCOA introduced broad amendments across all aspects of condominium ownership. We will look at the impact on dispute resolution, consumer protection, governance and new obligations on condominium managers and directors.

A | DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The province established the Condominium Authority of Ontario (“CAO”) and the Condominium Authority Tribunal who are now 26 NextHome+CondoGuide | Feb. 16–Mar. 2, 2019

responsible for facilitating dispute resolution. It is the province’s first online tribunal that allows condominium owners the ability to communicate through messages on the online platform streamlining the process of dispute resolution.

days to review the guide before making a decision. The guide outlines facts about the roles and responsibilities of living in a condo, including owner’s rights, care and maintenance of common areas, and how owners can request an information meeting at any time.

B | CONSUMER PROTECTION

D | OBLIGATIONS OF CONDO MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS

Another protection for owners is the expanded Ontario Home Warranty Plan. Protections that were previously only available to buyers of new condominiums will also now apply to certain condominium conversion projects.

Conversions from non-residential to residential uses now qualify for coverage i.e. the conversion of a residential rental building to condominiums is not eligible.

Other consumer protection measures enacted include requiring disclosure by developers of circumstances that they know, or ought to know, may lead to an increase in common expenses and require additional information to be included in the Status Certificates.

C | GOVERNANCE

New safeguards have also been enacted to protect new condo buyers so they can make more informed decisions before investing their money in a condo project. One major change is the development of a new condo guide that developers are required to provide buyers at the time of sale. Buyers have 10

Perhaps one of the most dramatic changes to the Act is that condominium managers are now required to be licensed. Previously, Ontario had no minimum requirements for working as a condo manager. Now, managers will need to obtain the necessary license by completing the new training and education requirements.

The amendments also impose new obligations on directors of condominium corporations.

Directors elected or appointed after Oct. 31, 2017 have to complete mandatory training, provided online by the CAO. Any director who fails to complete the required training will cease to be a director.

These changes have allowed for more flexibility and consumer input in what is a rapidly changing industry. These amendments have given owners the power to better protect themselves and their investments.

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