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Dear Condo Fax: Our corporation has recently approved the erection of some fences, at the unit owner‘s expense. These are between exclusiveâ€"use common eleâ€" ments behind our townhouses and have been constructed of weather resistant naturally finished wood. My next door neighbor has just stained this side of our fence with a dark brown color which conflicts with the natural finish on my side of the fence. I happen to be on our Board of Directors and I am aware that this unit owner did not request permisâ€" sion to make this change. What is the Board‘s position in this matter and how can we correct this situation? "There is, of course," writes Pearl S. Buck in her book, WHAT AMERICA 3â€"bdrm. starter. Updated kitchen. Recent furnace, air, eaves, fenced yard. Near lake, schools, shopping, transit BUD FARRIS* Making a D. Fensive play on home turf Unique home. Beautifully remodelled. Extended, bright open concept, several walkouts to mature back yard. BUD FARRIS* 3 barms., den, sewing room, rec. room, family rm. with fireplace, walkout to patio, gardens. Easy access to Moveâ€"in condition. Great family street. 3 bdrms. + 3 baths. Close to schools. Won‘t last. MARY DUBIK* $234,900. BELIEVE THE SPACE $155,000. HEART OF BRONTE $195,900. GLEN ABBEY GEM $519,000. EAST OAKVILLE y. 403, QEW, FARRIS* MARY DUBIK* Sales Representative D.Fensive The first refers to those parts of the condominium which are not included in the units. In other words everything such as the exterior of the units, the grounds, roadways, in highrise buildings the halls, elevators, roofs, etc., while "exclusiveâ€" use" common elements pertains to those parts of the common elements that are Main floor familr‘room plus den. Enjoy %reenbelt off large deck. Much value in Glen Abbey. McCOY* MEANS _ TO ME, "a differâ€" Condo Fax ence between what one seizes and what one really possesses." The problem that so often occurs in condominium corporaâ€" tions is caused by the confusion that exists in the minds of unit owners. It is the difference between what is called the "common element" and what is known as the "exclusive use common eleâ€" ments." 3 large bdrms., 3 washrooms (ensuite). Main floor family room, laundry. Nature walk in back. PAT (HAT) TAPIA* 3 bedroom end unit townhouse. Near mail, GO station, bus, schools. Lovely home. Don‘t miss this one. JOAN McCOY* $179,900. SOLID BUILT BUNGALOW Ravine setting â€" trees creek. Lovely basement â€" possible inâ€"law. Renovated kitchen all in pine. PAT (HAT) TAPIA* $339,000. GREENBELT AT BACK $229,000. RAVINE + TREES $118,900. HERE AT LAST JOAN McCOY* Sales Representative jumped 9.7 per Should the owner fail to do so, the Board can make the change charging the owner. What can be confusing may be that since, in this case, the original erecâ€" tion of the fence was paid for by the owner, he could very well feel that this would allow him to stain the fence any color he desires. Unfortunately, though he could feel that his is his fence, since When the Act says "used" it does not mean "altered" for that privilege strictly remains under the control of the Board as determined by Sec. 28 (1) (e) and (f). Therefore, when any unit owner changes, defaces, alters or removes anyâ€" thing such as a fence, that owner is actâ€" ing contrary to the Act and can be made to replace, correct or return to its original state the common element (i.e. the fence), at that owner‘s expense. only to be used by certain unit owners. Construction bounces back $759,000. One of a kind approx. 4,000 sq.ft. architecturally designed unique floor plan on a larg‘e parkâ€"like estate surroundings. 5 baths, gourmet island kitchen with walkâ€"outs, den and decks. Master bedâ€" room with private sundcck.lO’ceilinl%?, solarium windows for plants and two staircases. Please call ELAINE PHILPOTT, Broker. (905) 338â€"6111 for private viewing. ELAINE PHILPOTT, Broker 338â€"6111 > Elaine Philpott has been openingâ€"doors: dasws sales in Oakville since 1972! $249,000. Delightful 3 bedroom bungalow. Eatâ€"in kitchen, fireplace, leaded glass bay windows, sauna and whirlpool tub. Spacious sunroom overlooking large English garden. Private 2 bedroom walkout baseâ€" ment suite. Walk to town, schools, shops and lake. Please call ment suite. Walk to town, sch shops ELAINE PHILPOTT, Broker (905) ‘338.â€" 111 $299,000. Reach the country quickly from here. This beautiful spacious ranchâ€"bungalow has the combination of a secluded private setting with a fantastic valley view from almost every room. The living room has a walkout to a huge deck overlooking the pool and wooded area. Walkâ€" out level offers the flexibility of further %rivacy, inâ€"law or nanny quarâ€" ters. Please call ELAINE PHILPOTT, Broker (905) 338â€"6111 econd quarâ€" ter housing SELECTIONS REALTY LTD. REALTOR 338â€"6111 t Lfane P,{/}/oon‘ . SELECTIONS PANORAMIC VALLEY VIEW _ LOT 92.67 x (.926) irreg.. IN TOWN LAKE BREEZES OLD OAKVILLE CHARM NEW PRICE cent to 166,700 units seasonally adjusted at ~an annual rate H. Penman Smith is a Burlington resident who has been active in all phases of condominium activity since 1975. He is vice president of The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the CCI and former Condominium Information Officer with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations in Ontario. The opinions stated in this column are his own. He is not qualified to give legal opinions. Condo Fax welcomes your quesâ€" tions about condominiums and can be reached through the Oakville Beaver at 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ontario, L6K 384, or by calling The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCT) at 905â€" 521â€"8144. he paid for it â€" it isn‘t. It belongs to all the other owners jointly. (SAAR)*, up from a level of 151,900 units SAAR in the first quarter, Elaine Philpott Broker 338â€"6111 "New construcâ€" tion bounced back in the spring, strengthened by the lower interest rates early in the year, good sales on the existing marâ€" ket, more fullâ€"time jobs and better consumer confiâ€" dence. There was also some catchâ€"up from the winter delays due to the extreme cold," said Gilles Proulx, chief economist at CMHC‘s market analysis centre. The gain in starts was due to singleâ€"detached dwellings. The multiple unit sector posted a large drop as a result of lower construction in British Columbia. Regionally, new construction was up in Quebec, Ontario and the Atlantic while it fell in British Columbia and the Prairie region. The following regional review shows first quarter 1994 results in parentheâ€" Sis. "This perforâ€" mance will be hard to repeat, however, as some of the posâ€" itive forces are losâ€" ing steam. Interest rates rose substanâ€" tially during the second quarter, and existing _ home sales and consumer confidence have started to weaken as a result. On the other hand, employment gains seem poised to keep their recent m o m e n t u m , " explained Proulx. (See Ontario,‘ Page,â€"â€"), , Â¥34r> reported Canada Mortsage and Corporation.