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Akash v. York Condominium Corporation No. 78

Corporation:

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Date:

2025-05-09

Summary:

This case is about a resident's request for records from their condominium corporation, which was denied. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ruled that the condo corporation must provide the requested records, except the ones legally exempted.

Under:

Records

Verdict:

The Tribunal ordered the condo corporation to provide the requested records, except those legally exempted. This decision emphasizes the importance of condo corporations' compliance with residents' requests for records.

Takeaways:

- Condominium corporations are required to provide records requested by residents, unless specific legal exemptions apply.
- Condominium corporations must provide an acceptable reason for denying a records request, such as legal exemptions.
- Condo corporations failing to comply with a request for records can be ordered to pay a penalty.

Recommendations: 

- Condo boards and managers should ensure they understand their legal obligations regarding residents' records requests.
- Condo corporations should provide clear reasons when denying a request for records, citing the applicable legal exemptions if necessary.
- Condo corporations should consider implementing a standard process for handling records requests to ensure compliance with legal obligations.

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