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cost and complexity to collection of deserve better than the current inef- In the end, a consistent process for
most chargebacks and are burden- ficient state of affairs. chargebacks will result in a bold win for
some to unit owners. There are many proactive ways you all stakeholders. n
d. Help unclog our courts by diverting can participate, including answering
low-value money cases while they are all government requests for feedback, Chris Jaglowitz of Common Ground
still small to CAT, a specialized body making your own personal submis- Condo Law has practiced condo law
well-suited (indeed, designed) to sion to the government, supporting for over 20 years. He assisted the gov-
settle and decide such cases quickly the efforts of CCI and ACMO by ernment with its review of the Condo
and affordably – this is precisely what joining their legislative committees, Act, which led to many amendments
CAT was built for. and, during election years, asking in 2015, and he continues to recom-
e. Address a daily friction point for your local candidates if they support mend improvements. About Chris Ja-
condo corporations and unit owners, adopting unproclaimed changes to the glowitz: commongroundcondolaw.ca/
as chargebacks are currently not Condo Act. about-us-chris/
handled universally nor in a stream-
lined way, which makes costly liens
and court challenges inevitable, or
leads to condo corporations forego-
ing small chargebacks that may not
be worth pursuing in the current
dysfunctional system, involving
condo liens and superior court cases
and high legal bills.
f. Address a very common class of
dispute that presently cannot be
resolved easily, quickly or cheaply.
This is a more pressing and COMUNICATION. QUALITY. SERVICE
impactful access to justice issue
for all stakeholders, compared to
disputes over owners’ meetings, as
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groups, expert panels, stakeholders or implementing essential safety improvements, we approach
and parliamentarians who supported every project with a meticulous eye and a collaborative spirit.
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h. Develop the law about chargebacks craftsmanship—it’s our unwavering dedication to delivering
and encourage developing and spaces that balance beauty, functionality, and longevity.
following best practices for handling
chargebacks. This makes condo With over a decade of experience in the GTA, Devman Group
operation more predictable, trans- has honed a process tailored to the unique needs of property
parent and equitable. managers, boards, and the communities they serve.

In conclusion: The status quo
is not tenable
The fact that chargebacks, related
disputes and collection of such charge- www.devmaninc.com
backs cannot currently be handled in +19056040555
a streamlined, efficient way is a major
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unit owners alike, and needlessly adds
costs and complexity to these cases,
which, as mentioned above, are often
very simple and involve small amounts.
All condo stakeholders need to
loudly voice their concerns and call
for government to enact the section
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unit owners and the public at large
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