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The Standard Unit By-Law
When your unit has been badly damaged in a flood, fire or other hazard, the last thing you want is bureaucracy and delay in getting it repaired and moving on with life. For this reason, it is to the benefit of all condominium unit owners to have a comprehensive standard unit by-law.
A standard unit by-law applies in a scenario where a unit is damaged and must be repaired. With a standard unit by-law, the corporation is obligated to repair that unit after damage to the degree and quality of a "standard unit." The definition of a standard unit is then carefully set out in the by-law, and the corporation’s obligation to repair after damage is tied to its insurance coverage. In other words, the corporation will only repair the unit to the extent insurance proceeds are available to cover the repairs. The unit owner is responsible for repairing anything over and above the standard unit, and responsible for insuring such repairs him or herself.
At GMA, we have a carefully designed comprehensive model Standard Unit By-Law. This by-law has been designed by J. Robert Gardiner, a pre-eminent Ontario condolawyer and senior partner with GMA. We are pleased to offer it as part of a flat fee package.
Questions:
How do I find out if my condominium corporation already has a standard unit by-law?
What happens without a standard unit by-law?
How does a condominium determine the definition of a standard unit?
What are the benefits of GMA's form of Comprehensive Standard Unit By-law?
Can't we just pass a "bare-bones" standard unit by-law that provides a "stripped-down" unit?
Our condominium has a variety of different units and it is unlikely that a single standard unit will be appropriate. Different units contain different materials, improvements and layouts. Can we customize the by-law?
Other than the by-law, does the package include anything else?
How long does it take to prepare this by-law?
Prices and Ordering a By-Law