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Bolanos v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 141
Corporation:
Date:
2024-12-18
Summary:
This case involves a dispute over the right to access condominium records. The applicant, Mr. Lahrkamp, requested a number of records from the Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 723 (MTCC 723), which the corporation initially failed to provide. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) was asked to decide whether MTCC 723 had to provide the requested records.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The Condominium Authority Tribunal ordered MTCC 723 to provide Mr. Lahrkamp with the requested records and to pay him $2000 as compensation for his related costs. This case highlights the importance of complying with record requests and the potential financial consequences of failing to do so.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations must comply with requests for records from condo owners.
- Condominium corporations can be held accountable for not providing records in a timely manner.
- The Condominium Authority Tribunal can order penalties for non-compliance with records requests.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards or managers should have a system in place to promptly respond to record requests from condo owners.
- They should ensure that they are fully aware of their obligations under the Condominium Act and its regulations concerning record requests.
- They should also be aware that failure to comply with these obligations can result in financial penalties.