YORK CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION NO. 471
All Rules of the Corporation are hereby repealed and the following Rules are substituted.
The following Rules are authorized by S. 58 of the Condominium At, 1998, respecting the use of the common elements and units of the Condominium Corporation to promote the safety, security and welfare of the Owners and of the property, and for the purpose of preventing unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of the common elements or other units, and are enacted for the benefit of all residents.
APPLICATION
- The Rules shall be observed by the Owners. The term “Owner” shall include the registered Owner, his / her family, guests, invitees, tenants, lessees and other persons occupying or visiting the unit with or without the Owner’s approval.
INDEMNIFICATION
- Any loss, cost or damage incurred by the Corporation by reason of a breach of any of the House Rules in force from time to time or otherwise by any Owner and his / her servants or agents shall be borne by the registered Owner of the unit and may be recovered by the Corporation against such registered Owner in the same manner as common expenses.
CANNABIS/SMOKING
- In addition to the current non-smoking of cannabis rules, as of May 1st, 2023, 40 Baif Boulevard transitioned to a non-smoking building. With the exception of existing Owners/Residents that have been grand-fathered, smoking of any sort is not allowed in any suite including exclusive use balconies adjacent to the unit or on common elements of the property.
YORK CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION NO. 471
(“the Corporation”)
Pursuant to Section 58 of the Condominium Act, 1998
Cannabis Rules
Whereas:
- The Corporation has a duty to ensure compliance by owners and/or residents of units with the provisions and requirements of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”) and the Declaration; and
- The Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”) has the authority to pass rules governing the use and occupation of the units, consistent with the Declaration, in order to promote the safety, security and welfare of owners and of the property and the assets of the Corporation, or for the purpose of preventing unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of the common elements and other units;
NOW THEREFORE BE ENACTED AS RULES IT, AS FOLLOWS;
- In these Rules, “vape” or “vaping” means to inhale, exhale, hold or otherwise have control over a vaping instrument, device or any other instrument or product (including but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigar, an electronic pipe or a vaporizer) whose use generates or creates aerosol or vapour with cannabis.
- Smoking of cannabis is prohibited in or upon the units, common elements and exclusive use common elements of the Corporation.
- No one shall hold or otherwise have control over ignited cannabis in or upon the units, common elements and exclusive use common elements of the Corporation.
- Vaping of cannabis is prohibited in or upon the units, common elements and exclusive use common elements of the Corporation.
- No smoke, vapour or odour including second-hand smoke, which is an annoyance, nuisance or disruption to other owners, residents or occupants or to the Corporation’s service providers, agents and/or employees, shall be permitted to be transmitted from a unit or the exclusive use common elements to any other unit or portion of the common elements, including the exclusive use common elements. If the Board determines, in its sole and exclusive discretion, that any smoke, vapour or odour is being transmitted to another unit or to the common elements including any exclusive use common elements, and that such smoke, vapour or odour is an annoyance or a nuisance or disruptive, then the owner, resident or occupant of such unit shall, at their expense, take such steps as shall be necessary to abate such smoke, vapour or odour to the satisfaction of the Board. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, these steps could include installing adequate ventilation in their unit and/or the common elements, if necessary, to stop the migration of smoke, vapour or odour and in the case of a common element alteration, the owner of the unit shall be required to enter into an alteration agreement with the Corporation. If the owner, resident and/or occupant of such unit fails to abate the smoke, vapour or odour, the Board may take such steps as it deems necessary to abate the smoke, vapour or odour, and the owner of the unit shall be liable to the Corporation for all expenses incurred in abating the smoke, vapour or odour (including legal fees).
- No one shall grow, cultivate, propagate or harvest any cannabis plants on any part of the property, including, units, common elements and exclusive use common elements.
- No one shall permit the delivery of cannabis to a unit if such delivery is required to be handled by, or otherwise requires the involvement of, the Corporation’s employees, agents and/or service providers.
- No one shall distribute, sell, offer for sale or expose for sale cannabis on the Corporation’s property.
- Any losses, costs or damages incurred by the Corporation (including, without limitation, legal costs) by reason of a breach of the Rules by any owner, resident and/or occupant, or by the respective family members, tenants, guests, invitees, or agents of the owner, resident and/or occupant or any of the foregoing, shall be borne and paid by such owner of the unit and shall be deemed to be additional contributions towards the common expenses payable by such owner and shall be recoverable as such.
DATED in Toronto this 20 day of June 2018
RENOVATION
4 (a) No Owner/Resident shall create or permit the creation or
continuation any noise or nuisance which may disturb the
comfort or quiet enjoyment of the property by the other
Owners/Residents.
(b) Any renovation to a unit requires a Renovations to Units form to be
completed and submitted to the Property Management and is
subject to prior Board approval. The form needs to be accompanied
with a $1,000 damage deposit and once approved, may be
performed within units at the following times by a
Contractor/Owner:
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday No work allowed
Statutory Holidays No work allowed
Light repairs (Type 1 on the renovation form) not making excessive noise may be performed within units by the Owner/Resident at the following times:
Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 8.00pm
Saturday 9.00 am to 8.00pm
Sunday No work allowed
Statutory Holidays No work allowed
(c) No sound, caused by any instrument or other device that disturbs the
comfort of the Owners /Residents shall be permitted at any time.
Utility and Plumbing Use
5 Owners/Residents shall not overload existing electrical circuits and
plumbing facilities.
In order to maintain common expenses at the lowest level possible
all Owners/Residents shall take steps to ensure that:
- Water faucets are not left on unless in actual use and checked
periodically for drips and leaks.
- The heating in their unit is lowered when they are absent during the
winter; and
- Windows of their units are kept closed during the summer while the
air conditioning is in use.
- Windows of their units are kept closed during the summer while the
- The heating in their unit is lowered when they are absent during the
SMOKE DETECTORS
6. As required by the Ontario Fire Code regulations, Owners shall
install smoke detectors and automatic door closers, ensuring they
are maintained in good working order.
EXTENDED ABSENCE OF OWNER/RESIDENT
7. Owners/Residents who are absent from the complex for more than
72 hours shall provide the Management Office with a telephone
number and address where they can be reached in case of any
emergency and/or the name, address and telephone number of a
person authorized to act on their behalf.
PESTS
8. No Owner/Resident shall permit an infestation of pests, insects,
vermin or rodents to exist at any time in his/her unit or adjacent
common elements. Owner/Resident shall immediately report to the
Property Manager any incidence of pests, insects, vermin or
rodent in writing regarding the infestation, following which the
Owner/Resident shall permit entry into the affected suite for the
purpose of conducting of pest control operation.
STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES
9. To ensure the safety and welfare of all Owners/Residents and of the
Property:
a) No Owner/Resident shall do, or permit anything to be done in their
unit or bring or keep anything therein which will in any way increase
the risk of fire or the rate of fire insurance on any unit, building or on
property kept therein, or on the common elements, or obstruct or
interfere with the rights of other Owners, or in any way injure or
annoy them, or conflict with the laws relating to fire or with the
regulations.
b) No storage of any combustible or offensive goods or material shall
be kept within the unit or balcony with the exception of a propane
tank not exceeding 20lbs for outdoor Bar-B-Q purposes, which must
be kept stored on the balcony at all times.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
10. No Owner/Resident shall use the water closets and other water
apparatus for purposes other than those for which they were
constructed and no sweepings, garbage, rubbish, rags, or other
substances including oils/fats of any sort shall be thrown there. Any
damage resulting to the apparatus from misuse or from unusual or
unreasonable use shall be borne by the Owner, or whose family,
guests, visitors, tenants, servants, clerks or agents shall cause it.
For proper disposal of oils and fats, follow the City of Richmond Hill
disposal guidelines.
11. No Owner/Resident shall place anything on the outside or on top of
windowsills, projections or balcony walls/sills. No awning or shale
shall be erected over or outside of the windows, or balconies without
the prior written consent of the Board.
12. No object whatsoever shall be left or placed on the common
elements, including the hallways, and lobby areas.
13. Owners/Residents shall not obstruct or cause the obstruction of the
common element sidewalks, entry passageways, walkways and
driveways and these areas shall be used only for the purpose of
ingress to an egress from their respective units.
14. No sign of any kind such as “For Sale” or “For Lease” shall be erected
or attached to any part of the common elements, including exclusive
use common elements.
15. Nothing shall be thrown out of the windows or doors of the
building. No feeding of any wildlife anywhere on exclusive use
elements or the common elements.
16. Owners/Residents shall not shake or beat mops, brooms, dusters,
rugs, bedding or dispose of cigarette butts or ashes from any
window, door, balcony, or on any portion of the common elements.
17. No hanging or drying of clothes, rugs, carpets, mattresses or any
other items is allowed on the common elements.
18. No solicitation or canvassing is permitted on the property except as
provided by the Condominium Act, 1998 , i.e. political elections.
19. No auction or sale shall be held on the common elements.
20. No roller-skating, in-line skating, skateboarding and similar activity
is allowed on the common elements.
21. Bicycles and adult tricycles are not allowed to enter the main
building at any entrance, but must be walked down the parking ramp
to the P1 level entrance and walked to the allotted bicycle room.
BALCONIES
22. Only seasonal furniture may be stored on the balconies or exclusive
use common elements adjacent to each unit.
23. Owners are not allowed to modify, decorate or alter the exclusive
use common element balcony adjacent to their unit. The Owners
shall not glue or permit carpets or floor covering of any kind to be
glued or adhered to the concrete floor slab of the balcony
adjacent to their unit. Owners are permitted to paint the inside
walls of the exclusive use common element balcony adjacent to
their unit in Armour Coat Masonry Paint in “white” and floors
Armour Coat Masonry Paint in “gray”. Owners shall not paint the
ceiling of the balconies.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
24. The laundry room and coin operated equipment are for the use of
registered Owners/Residents.
25. The laundry room is available for use between 8:00 am and 10:00
pm each day.
26. Users of the laundry room and equipment shall ensure that the
laundry room is left clean and tidy after use and that the lint trap in
the dryer is cleaned and that all laundry is removed before the
Users leave the laundry room.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL – 40 Baif is an environmental friendly building, therefore;
27. As the maintenance of a high standard of cleanliness within the
property will benefit all Owners/Residents, it is in the interest of
each Owner/Resident to ensure that strict sanitary conditions are
maintained at all times on the property.
- The garbage chutes and rooms are not to be used between the hours of 8:00 pm and 8:00am.
- The installation and use of kitchen garburators is strictly prohibited.
- Owners/Residents shall ensure that all garbage is securely wrapped and tied so it does not leak and stain the carpet in the hallways.
- Owners/Residents shall ensure that all non-recyclable garbage is pushed down the chute and is not left to sit in the slot or left on the floor.
- Electronics, lamps, wooden material glass etc. should not be put down the garbage chute but taken down to refuge bin located in P1.
- Organic material should be placed in compostable bag, carried in a plastic container and placed into the Green Bin on P1 level.
- Owners/Residents shall strictly adhere to the recycling requirements of the City of Richmond Hill regarding high-rise dwellings.
- No Owner/Resident shall dispose of hazardous or noxious waste which should be taken to the nearest Community Environmental Centre at 1124 Elgin Mills Road East.
- Owners/Residents shall be responsible for the cost to the Corporation of all damage to any and all other units and to the Common Elements, which are occasioned by his or her disposal of hazardous or noxious waste on the property.
All such costs shall be deemed to be additional contributions towards the common expenses and shall be recoverable as such.
- Owners shall arrange with suppliers for the removal of appliances and large articles of furniture such as TV’s, chesterfields, mattresses, etc. when replacements are brought in. All packaging must be removed and broken up into smaller pieces and properly disposed of. An Owner/Resident is required to contact the Superintendent when the disposal of large articles is required in order that arrangements can be made with the City of Richmond Hill for pick-up.
ALTERATIONS TO THE COMMON ELEMENTS
28. No Owner/Resident shall install, erect or construct any structure on
any part of the common elements including exclusive use common
elements or alter the common elements in any way. No recreational
vehicle, either with or without living, sleeping or eating
accommodations, shall be placed, located, kept or maintained on the
common elements.
29. No satellite dish shall be erected on or fastened to any portion of
the common elements.
30. No Owner/Resident shall alter or install any landscaping including
grass, trees, shrubs, hedges, plants, flower beds, or flower boxes.
31. Windows shall not be covered with plywood, plastic, or any other
material, which could contribute to a moisture problem or fire
hazard. Suite front doors must be free of any material or draft
preventing tape around edge to ensure balanced flow of air.
VEHICLE PARKING AND / OR VEHICLE REPAIRS
32. Owners’/Residents’ vehicles shall only be parked in their respective
exclusive use parking space. Any change of vehicle should be
reported to the Superintendent in order that the model and if
appropriate, new License Plate can be recorded.
33. Owners may rent the exclusive use parking space assigned to their
unit to other residents on a month-to-month basis provided that
they first advise the Superintendent of the names, unit and
telephone numbers of those renting. Renting of exclusive use
parking spaces to non-residents is strictly prohibited. These rental
agreements shall terminate when the unit to which the exclusive use
parking space is assigned is sold.
34. Only vehicles previously notified to the Superintendent shall be
permitted to enter the underground garage. Owners may authorize
overnight visitors to enter and use their exclusive use parking space
by arrangement with the Superintendent. An overnight visitor
parking permit is available from the Superintendent or can be
obtained by printing out form which is available on the 40baif.com
website.
35. Vehicles shall only be driven on the driveway or aisles and shall be
driven with headlights on at slow speeds, in a safe and cautious
manner.
36. Vehicles shall be parked entirely within the exclusive use parking
spaces or the visitor parking spaces.
37. Vehicles may only be parked in areas designated for vehicle parking.
Parking of vehicles is not permitted on the grass or any other area
not specifically designated for vehicle parking.
38 (a) With the exception of 1 stroller, 1 Walker or 1 Shopping Trolley,
nothing may be stored in the exclusive use parking space assigned to
any unit. Only a licensed private passenger automobile, a licensed
motorcycle, a licensed ½ ton pick-up truck with sills not exceeding
six feet (6’) in height, or a trailer, in good working order and used on
a day-to-day basis, may be parked on authorized parking spaces. No
other vehicles shall be parked or stored on any part of the common
elements, include any part thereof of which any Owner may have
the exclusive use. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
the prohibition includes vehicles that could cause a danger or
nuisance to Owners or the property by reason of their size, weight,
noise, attachments or state of repair.
(b) Propane vehicles are not allowed access to the underground
parking area at any time.
39. No repairs or adjustments, including oil changes are to be made to
any motor vehicle on the common elements, including any part
thereof of which any Owner may have the exclusive use. In addition,
oil stains from vehicles that are not maintained properly, will be
cleaned-up and charged back to the Owner.
40. No motor vehicle shall be driven on any part of the common
elements other than on a driveway or parking space.
41. No trail bikes, dirt bikes, go-carts, snowmobiles or boats may be
driven on the common elements of the building. These items must be
stored and secured on a trailer at all times while on the common
elements.
42. Visitor parking is strictly for VISITORS ONLY. All vehicles require
authorization from the Superintendent in order to park in this area
after 2am. All vehicles parked or left in the Visitor Parking area after
2am without a valid, unexpired authorization placed on the
dashboard so that it is visible from the outside are liable to be tagged
and/or towed away at the Owner’s expense.
43. No Owner/Resident shall park, leave or permit the parking or
leaving of a derelict motor vehicle on any part of the common
elements including any part of the common elements with respect
to which an Owner has the exclusive use. The term “derelict motor
vehicle” means any vehicle that:
a) Does not display a current license plate in the form and manner
prescribed by the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and regulation
enacted there under and appears to have been abandoned, or
b) Appear to be unsafe, dangerous or inoperable to the extent that a
Safety Standards Certificate as provided for the Ontario Highway
Traffic Act could not be issued in relation to the said motor vehicle,
or
c) Is lacking any component(s) or part(s), which would be required for
the safe and legal operation of the motor vehicle in accordance with
the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.
44. A derelict motor vehicle parked or left on any part of the common
elements contrary to Paragraph 1 hereof is liable to be tagged or
towed and stored in a suitable place and all costs, charges and
expenses associated with such towing and storage shall forthwith be
paid to the Corporation by the Owner of the motor vehicle. Any such
costs, charges and expenses are collectible in the same manner as
common expense pursuant to Article XI of the Declaration of York
Condominium Corporation No. 471. Upon notice to the unit Owner,
the said Owner is responsible for all such aforementioned costs,
charges and expenses resulting from towing and storage of a derelict
motor vehicle belonging to such Owner.
45. The following procedures shall be followed by the condominium
corporation Board of Directors or its agents before derelict motor
vehicle is towed away and stored in accordance with paragraphs 43
and 44 above:
a) An investigation shall be made to determine the ownership of the
vehicle either by existing license plates on the vehicle or by its
location in the exclusive use parking space allocated to a particular
unit;
b) The Owner of the vehicle shall be given notice that the vehicle has
been found to be derelict and violates this rule. The notice should
further state that the motor vehicle be towed away and stored if the
vehicle is not made safe and operable within 30 days of the date of
the notice. The notice shall then be delivered to the address of the
Owner of the motor vehicle, if known or if unknown to the unit that
such vehicle Owner occupies and a copy of the said notice shall be
placed visibly on the front windshield of the said derelict motor
vehicle.
c) In the event that the motor vehicle is known to belong to an occupant
of any unit, then every reasonable effort shall be made to notify the
said occupant personally before the towing and storage.
46. The maximum speed limit for all vehicles on the common elements
including the underground parking garage is 10 km/hr.
47. No vehicle shall be removed from the underground parking garage
by pushing or towing other than by an authorized towing truck
normally engaged in his business.
PARTY ROOM
48. Owners/Residents may use the party room for parties, provided
that dates and times have been arranged with the Superintendent.
A damage deposit of $500.00 shall accompany the booking form
when making reservations. The damage deposit will be returned
when the room is deemed to be in its original condition. When using
the party room, Owners and Residents shall ensure that their guests
observe the rules of the Corporation.
CAR WASH FACILITIES
49. Only Owners/Residents may use the car washing facility. This area
shall be kept clean at all times by those persons using it.
USE OF ELEVATORS
50. Elevators shall not be used in any manner that will endanger or
inconvenience others or cause damage to the elevators. No Owner
shall pry open or in any manner hold open the elevator doors for any
length of time.
51. Owners/Residents shall book the service elevators through the
Superintendent at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance by filling
out an elevator booking form, accompanied by a $1000.00 security
deposit at the time of booking which deposit shall be credited
against any damage to the common elements caused by the
Owner/Resident or delivery representatives and the remainder shall
be returned to the Owner/Resident.
52. Only the service elevators, as designated by the Superintendent,
shall be used for the moving of furniture and household and
personal effects and other goods in and out of the building. Delivery
or moving of any item in the elevator must be coordinated in
advance with the Superintendent. The Owners may only use the
elevators for moving furniture, household and personal effect and
other goods in and / or out of the buildings during the following
times:
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday No moving allowed
Statutory Holidays No moving allowed
53. Owners shall be responsible for the cost to the Corporation of all
damage to Common elements, which are occasioned by him / her or
his / her agent’s moving or delivery of furniture or appliances,
household and personal effects and other goods in and/or out of the
building. All such costs shall be deemed to be additional
contributions toward the common expenses and shall be
recoverable as such.
NO COMMERCIAL USE OF UNITS PERMITTED
54. Each condominium unit shall be for private residential occupation
and use only and for no other purpose. For greater certainty, but
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no commercial use
shall be permitted in or with respect to any unit.
In this rule “commercial use” of a unit means, without limiting its
generality:
a) Carrying on of a business:
b) The operation of a business office or professional office;
c) Hotel or boarding or lodging house or Airbnb use;
d) The disposition of an Owner’s or tenant’s rights to occupy a
residential unit whereby the part or parties acquiring such an
interest or right is or are entitled to use or occupy the unit on a
transient use basis or under any arrangement commonly
known as time sharing. The term “transient use” means more than
one short term use or occupancy of a particular unit for a period
of less than twelve (12) months.
REQUIREMENTS FOR LEASING
55.(a) No Owner shall lease his/her dwelling unit unless he/she first
obtains the written approval of the corporation to the actual form
of lease and the proposed tenancy evidenced hereby and he/she
further cause the tenant to deliver to the corporation an
agreement signed by the tenant, to the following effect:
“I, ________________________, covenant and agree that I, members of
my household and my guests from time to time, will, in using the
unit rented by me, and the common elements, comply with the
Condominium Act, the declaration, By-Laws and Rules of the
Condominium Corporation, during the term of my tenancy.”
(b) Owner shall furnish the Board with an executed copy of the lease
or Form 5 and with his/her own forwarding address and telephone
number from time to time and the name and telephone number of
the tenant.
SUPERINTENDENT / MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
56 (a) No Owner /Resident shall interfere with the performance of the
duties of the Superintendent, cleaning staff or maintenance
personnel.
(b) No Owner /Resident shall request the superintendent, members
of the cleaning staff or maintenance personnel to perform repair
or other work within a unit other than work of an emergency
nature.
PETS
57. (a)Â No animal, livestock, reptile or fowl of any kind, other than one
domestic dog weighing no more than 15 kilograms (33 pounds) or
one domestic cat or caged birds, aquarium fish shall be allowed on
the property or housed inside the Owner’s unit, and no pet that is
deemed by the Board, in its discretion, to be a nuisance or a danger,
shall be kept by any Owner or an occupant, in any unit, or in any
other part of the property. Any Owner who keeps a pet that has
been deemed a nuisance or a danger in a unit or on the common
          elements shall, within two weeks of receipt of a written notice
from the Board or the Property Manager requesting the removal
of such pet permanently, remove such pet from the unit and
common elements.
      (b) When on the common elements, all dogs and cats must at all times
be held in hand or attached thereto by means of a leash, lead or
chain or in a carrying cage container.
(c) Each pet Owner shall clean up all pet feces, provided that if an
Owner does not clean up pet feces to the satisfaction of the Board
the Board may arrange for such feces to be cleaned up at the
expense of the Owner.
(d) No breeding of pets for sale shall be carried on in any unit or on
any part of the common elements.
(e) All pets must be kept indoors unless accompanied by the Owner
of the pet.
(f) No dog houses or other pet containers shall be constructed or
placed on the common elements including exclusive use common
elements (i.e. balconies)
(g) No pets shall be fed on the exclusive use balconies adjacent to the
units as this attracts pigeons and other pests.
CABLE TELEVISION
58. (a) It is the responsibility of the Corporation to provide bulk cable
television service to a level agreed from time to time by the
Board of Directors to all units in York Condominium Corporation
No. 471.
(b) The bulk cable television charge for such service shall constitute a
common expense of York Condominium Corporation No. 471 and
be added to the annual budget and expenses payable by all
Owners in accordance with Article XI of By-law No. 1 providing
for the assessment and collection of common expenses.
The current cable contract is with Rogers and has a 9 year term
which began on May 1, 2020 and expires on April 30, 2029.
Maintenance
Renovations
All renovations must be approved by the Board of Directors. Speak with the Superintendent who will provide you with the information you need. Remember, when dealing with plumbing and electrical issues, these can impact other services in the building, so please make sure to speak with the Superintendent.
Large Garbage.
You are responsible for disposing of any large items of garbage such as furniture, sinks, toilets. When disposing of large garbage, DO NOT leave it anywhere on the premises. Take the garbage to the appropriate City garbage disposal site. You can also talk to the Superintendent who may be able to help you locate such sites.
Booking Elevator
Speak with the Superintendent as far in advance as you can to book the elevator in order to ensure availability. The elevator must be booked for any occasion in which the elevator service is going to be interrupted even for a short period of time.
Security
Remember to maintain security around the building. Do not open the door for strangers. If you have any concerns, do not confront the person but call the superintendent or even the police.