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Cohen v. York Condominium Corporation No. 205

Corporation:

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Date:

2025-01-20

Summary:

This case involves an owner (the Applicant) in a condominium corporation (the Respondent) who asked for various records related to the corporation's expenses, board meetings, and other matters. The corporation failed to provide some records within the required time frame, leading to a dispute that was brought before the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT).

Under:

Records

Verdict:

The Tribunal ordered the corporation to provide the requested records to the owner, and imposed penalties for non-compliance with the Condominium Act. This decision emphasizes the importance of transparency and prompt response to records requests in condominium corporations.

Takeaways:

- Condominium corporations must respond to records requests in a timely manner as dictated by the Condominium Act.
- Penalties may be imposed on condominium corporations that do not comply with records requests time frames.
- Condominium owners have the right to access certain records related to the corporation's operations and finances.

Recommendations: 

- Condominium boards and managers should ensure they are familiar with the requirements of the Condominium Act regarding records requests.
- They should respond to records requests in a timely and complete manner to avoid disputes and potential penalties.
- Boards and managers should consider implementing systems to manage and track records requests to ensure compliance.

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