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Bali v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1905

Corporation:

BVTSCC1905

Date:

2025-06-18

Summary:

The applicant, a condominium unit owner, requested that the Condominium Corporation provide certain records. The corporation failed to provide the records within the legal time frame, resulting in the issue being brought before the Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario. The Tribunal ruled in favor of the applicant, ordering the corporation to provide the requested records and pay the costs of the applicant's hearing.

Under:

Records, Costs

Verdict:

The Condominium Corporation was ordered to provide the requested records and to pay the cost of the applicant's hearing. The decision underscores the importance of timely compliance with records requests in accordance with Ontario's condominium laws.

Takeaways:

- Condominium corporations are legally obligated to provide requested records within the stipulated time frame.
- Failure to comply with this obligation can result in legal consequences, including covering the costs of a hearing.
- Condominium corporations must respond promptly to requests from unit owners to avoid such issues.

Recommendations: 

- Condominium corporations should ensure they have mechanisms in place to respond promptly to records requests.
- Condominium boards and managers should familiarize themselves with Ontario condominium law regarding records management.
- In case of any ambiguity or doubt, legal advice should be sought to avoid non-compliance and potential legal costs.

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