Laura M. Gurr
PARTNER
- 519-914-3364
- 519-672-5960
- gurr@cohenhighley.com
Legal Assistant
Rachel Henderson (henderson@cohenhighley.com, ext. 420)Memberships &
Affiliations
- Board member of Canadian Condominium Institute (London Chapter)
- Board member of Homes Unlimited (London) Inc.
- Committee member for Community Living London's "Night of Heroes" Fashion Show and Silent Auction
- Committee member for The Advocates Society, 10+ Standing Committee
- Canadian Condominium Institute, Middlesex and Grand River Chapters
- Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario
- Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario
- London Property Management Association
- Ontario Expropriation Association
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
- Middlesex Law Association
- Kent Law Association
Contact Me
Laura M. Gurr
PARTNER
Legal Assistant
Rachel Henderson (henderson@cohenhighley.com, ext. 420)About
Laura is a partner with Cohen Highley LLP and is a member of its management team. Laura is part of the multi-residential housing group and her practice focuses on condominium law, acting for condominium corporations, property managers, and developers in a broad range of litigation, operational and governance matters. As part of her practice, Laura represents non-profit housing providers, co-op housing providers, and landlords. She represents clients in litigation, mediation, and provides advice to help clients manage their risks and meet their statutory requirements. Laura’s practices also includes expropriations law, planning and zoning, property tax, and regulatory compliance issues. As a litigation lawyer, Laura works with her clients to prevent and resolve their disputes by finding practical, creative, and sustainable solutions.Laura is actively involved in the condominium and multi-residential housing industry. She regularly writes and speaks about legal issues affecting the industry. Since 2014, Laura has been a board member of the Canadian Condominium Institute (London Chapter) and the board of directors for Homes Unlimited (London) Inc., a non-profit housing provider.
Giving back to the community is one of Laura’s core values. Her volunteer work focuses on developing and maintaining affordable housing and advocating for diversity and inclusion. Laura is past Chair of the AODA Employment Standard Review Committee and was a member of the Partnership Council on Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities. Laura is a founding member of Cohen Highley’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Laura is an active volunteer with numerous organizations and has been recognized for her contributions to the community by being named one of Business London's Top 20 Under 40.
Born and raised in Strathroy, Ontario, Laura lives with her husband and their four children in London. In her spare time, Laura loves spending time with her family, running, golfing and reading.
Articles
- Online short-term rental services, such as Airbnb, may make hosts and landlords legally vulnerable
- COVID-19 Vaccination Policies for Housing Providers – Indoor Amenities
- What Steps Should a Condo Corporation Take Before Enforcing the Rules Against a Tenant?
- COVID-19: Initial Re-Opening and Workplace Safety
- AGM's During the COVID-19 Crisis
- COVID-19 and Condominiums
- Emergency Preparedness: Potential Pandemics in Multi-Residential Housing
- Smoking Ban Upheld in Quebec
- Does My Rental Unit Need to be Registered with the CAO
- Municipal Election
- AODA Reporting Requirements
- Rent Control Bulletin: Licensing of Property Managers and Condo Management Providers
- New rules around condo board oversight
- Rent Control Bulletin: Potentially Invalid Notices of Rent Reductions
- Proposed Condominium Fees
- Family loses fight for autistic son to have service dog in class
- Termination of Management Contracts
- Important Changes to Review and Appeal Deadlines
- Giving Proper Notice of Owners' Meetings
- If Disaster Strikes, are you Prepared?
- Rent Control Bulletin (November 2015)
- Rent Control Bulletin (September 2015)
- AODA Reporting Requirements
