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How Condo Boards Can Avoid Costly Contract Mistakes | #WeSpeakCondo Podcast

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Episode Description: 


In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas sits down with Antoni Casalinuovo from Deo Condominium Law to discuss one of the most important but often overlooked areas of condo management: contracts.


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From purchase orders, service agreements and CCDC contracts, they discuss unionized security companies, payment terms, change orders, construction liens, bonding, and termination clauses. This episode breaks down what condo boards and property managers need to understand before signing agreements on behalf of a condominium corporation.


Antoni shares practical legal insights from 16 years of experience in condominium law, including how boards can protect the corporation, avoid expensive disputes, and make sure contracts are properly reviewed before issues arise.


In this episode, we cover:

  • Service agreement red flags

  • CCDC contracts explained

  • Why condo boards should review termination clauses

  • Auto-renewal clauses and contract renewal risks

  • Unionized security and cleaning contracts

  • Bill 7 / employee transition considerations

  • One-off job quotes, purchase orders, and verbal agreements

  • Why scope of work matters

  • Change orders and unforeseen construction issues

  • The role of engineers and consultants

  • Supplementary conditions in CCDC contracts

  • Construction liens and how they affect condo owners

  • Performance bonds and labour/material bonds

  • Why borrowing bylaws may be needed for financing

  • How condo corporations can reduce legal and financial risk


Whether you are a condo board member, property manager, condominium owner, contractor, consultant, or service provider, this conversation provides practical advice for understanding contracts before they become expensive problems.


Guest: Antoni Casalinuovo

Firm: Deo Condominium Law

Phone: 905-760-1800 ext. 292


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