owner shall give notice to the corporation in writing, setting out the owner ’ s name and, in accordance with the regulations, identifying the owner ’ s unit. 2015, c. 28, Sched. 1, s. 41. Section 83(1) (B) of the Condominium Act, 1998 requires that: Owners are required to provide the Condominium Corporation with required lease information within 10 days of entering a lease or the renewal of a lease. A fillable form of the Summary of Lease or Renewal can be found on the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) here. Boards and managers often encounter the unintentional negligence of owners providing their
own contact information and/or tenant information, as well as emergency contact
information. More than likely, a design in systems for follow - up should be a priority where records are concerned. Eyes on the property may also alert you to the need for an owner/tenant update. Every member of a corporation ’ s team can be and should be involved in insuring up - to - date records. It is recommended that every corporation have an Owner Information Form that owners can update regularly and as needed for the corporation, especially as it might be needed in response to an emergency. We are aware that some will find the process of updating the information as time consuming at best; but worst, if not available to the corporation in an emergency. Regularly scheduled reminders for updates can be posted in community newsletters or communiqu es. Up - to - date resident records, including, names of those residing on site and their contact information, vehicles, pets, tenants and residents ’ emergency contact information can be invaluable to the crews performing emergency services on a property in a timely manner. It is recommended that residents advise management if they are to be away from the property for any length of time and to provide a contact person who is attending to the unit and can be in touch with the owner if the need arises. The responsibility to maintain this important information spans owners, the board and management. In an emergency, the consequence is understood.
Safety Cannot Be Taken for Granted In business, companies spend vast amounts of time and money on establishing and maintaining a strong and positive safety culture in the workplace. We cannot ever take safety for granted at work or at home or in our community. It is so important for everyone to ensure they are prepared for the unexpected and that information is available to share with those who are tasked with attending to an emergency. Frequent review of being prepared can be helpful in an emergency. Be prepared! Information relating to emergency preparedness in the event of a fire in an apartment and high - rise condominiums can be found here. More information can be found online at the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management here . —TK Every step toward being prepared in an emergency can be life - saving!
CCI Review 2021/2022 —September 2021 - 20
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