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CAN Properties Inc. v. Middlesex Condominium Corporation No. 193

Corporation:

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Date:

2025-01-30

Summary:

This case is about a unit owner's request for access to various condominium records, which was denied by the condominium corporation. The Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario (CAT) found that the corporation failed to provide a reasonable excuse for denying access and ordered them to provide the records.

Under:

Records

Verdict:

The CAT ordered the condominium corporation to provide access to the requested records. This matters because it reinforces the right of unit owners to access certain records and the obligation of condominium corporations to provide such access.

Takeaways:

- Condominium corporations are required by law to provide access to certain records upon request by unit owners.
- A condominium corporation cannot deny access to records without a reasonable excuse.
- Failure to provide access to records can result in orders to comply and penalties from the CAT.

Recommendations: 

- Condominium boards and managers should understand and comply with their obligations to provide access to certain records.
- They should have a clear and reasonable policy in place for handling requests for access to records.
- If access to a record is to be denied, they should ensure they have a reasonable excuse for the denial.

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