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Cernova-Cerrato v. Simcoe Condominium Corporation No. 8

Corporation:

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Date:

2024-09-11

Summary:

This case centers around a dispute between a condominium corporation and a unit owner over access to records. The owner requested various records from the corporation, which either denied access or did not respond in a timely manner, leading to the owner filing an application with the Condominium Authority Tribunal.

Under:

Records, Compliance

Verdict:

The Tribunal ordered the condominium corporation to provide the requested records to the unit owner and pay $500 in costs. This underscores the importance of condominium corporations being responsive and transparent in providing requested records to unit owners, as failure to do so can result in orders to pay costs.

Takeaways:

- Condominium corporations must promptly and effectively respond to unit owners' requests for access to records.
- The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) can order condominium corporations to provide records to unit owners and pay costs if they fail to comply with record requests.
- Condominium corporations should maintain all records in an accessible and organized manner.

Recommendations: 

- Condominium boards and managers should ensure they have a clear, comprehensive system in place for managing and maintaining records, so they can respond to requests in a timely and accurate manner.
- Boards and managers need to understand and adhere to their legal obligations regarding record-keeping and access, to avoid disputes and potential costs.
- In case of a dispute, it's important to cooperate fully with the Tribunal and abide by its decisions.

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