In Ontario, it is no longer possible in many cases to proceed directly to court to enforce condominium declarations, by-laws and rules. Thanks to the Condominium Act, 1998, mediation and arbitration is now mandatory in most instances.

This paper highlights some of the less obvious but critical

considerations in any condominium rule enforcement case. It discusses a number of ways in which to resolve rule enforcement disputes sooner and more economically and to maximize the odds of achieving a successful outcome in court.