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Danielson v. Ottawa-Carleton Standard Condominium Corporation No. 909
Corporation:
Date:
2025-05-05
Summary:
In this case, a condominium unit owner filed an application to the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) seeking access to the corporation's records, specifically the names of owners who complained about noise from her unit. The Tribunal denied the request citing privacy concerns.
Under:
Records, Privacy
Verdict:
The Tribunal decided to deny the unit owner's request to access the records of other unit owners who had complained about noise from her unit. This decision highlights the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality within a condominium corporation.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations are obligated to maintain privacy and confidentiality of unit owners, including those making complaints.
- Not all records held by a condominium corporation are accessible to unit owners, especially where privacy issues are concerned.
- The Condominium Authority Tribunal will protect the privacy of unit owners in its decisions.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards and managers should ensure they have clear policies in place to protect the privacy of unit owners, including those making complaints.
- They should also understand that not all records held by the corporation are accessible to unit owners.
- They must be prepared to defend their decisions to withhold certain records on privacy grounds before the Condominium Authority Tribunal if necessary.