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1199831 Ontario Ltd v. Halton Standard Condominium Corporation No. 732
Corporation:
Date:
2025-01-16
Summary:
In the case of Mr. Yi vs. Peel Condominium Corporation No. 387, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ruled in favor of the applicant, Mr. Yi, who sought access to records from his condo corporation. The tribunal found that the corporation failed to provide the requested records within the timeline specified in the Condominium Act, 1998, thereby violating the Act.
Under:
Records, CAT Procedure, Condominium Act Compliance
Verdict:
The CAT ruled in favor of Mr. Yi, asserting that the condo corporation violated the Condominium Act by not meeting the timeline for providing records. This decision underscores the importance of condo corporations' prompt compliance with the Act's provisions on records access.
Takeaways:
- Condominium Corporations are obligated to provide access to records requested by owners within the stipulated timeline under the Condominium Act, 1998.
- Non-compliance with the Act can lead to legal action and result in penalties.
- It is crucial for Condominium Corporations to understand and adhere to their legal responsibilities.
Recommendations:
- Condominium Corporations should ensure they are familiar with and abide by the provisions of the Condominium Act, including those regarding access to records.
- In order to avoid legal consequences, condominium corporations should promptly respond to records requests within the specified timeline.
- Condominium boards or managers should consider legal counsel or training to ensure they understand and can effectively execute their responsibilities under the law.