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Coffey v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2780 et al. - 2024 ONCAT 29 - 2024-02-29

Corporation:

CTSCC 2780

Date:

Thu Feb 29 2024 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Summary:

In Coffey v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2780 et al., the applicant, Mark Coffey, filed an application with the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) regarding odour, nuisance, and smoke/vapour issues. The case progressed to Stage 2 - Mediation but was later deemed abandoned by the tribunal due to the applicant's repeated failure to actively participate in the process. Despite being issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss and given deadlines to respond, neither the applicant nor the respondents provided submissions. Consequently, the tribunal dismissed the case.


Under:

CAT Decisions - Dismissal Order
Odour
Other Type of Nuisance, Annoyance or Disruption
Smoke and/or vapour

Verdict:

Failure to actively participate in the dispute resolution process can result in the dismissal of a case. Parties should respond to notices and deadlines promptly and engage constructively to seek resolution.

Takeaways:

Active participation: Parties involved in condominium disputes must actively engage in the dispute resolution process and adhere to deadlines set by the tribunal.
Notice of Intent to Dismiss: Tribunals may issue notices to parties indicating an intention to dismiss a case if there is evidence of abandonment or non-participation.
Confidentiality: Documents and messages shared during the case proceedings are private and confidential, and parties are prohibited from sharing them without permission from the tribunal and the other party, except as required by law.

Recommendations: 

Timely response: Parties should respond to notices and deadlines issued by the tribunal promptly to avoid the risk of dismissal.
Active engagement: Actively participate in mediation and other stages of the dispute resolution process to seek a satisfactory resolution.
Confidentiality: Respect the confidentiality of case-related documents and communications as per tribunal rules and regulations.




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