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Edwards v. Halton Condominium Corporation No. 192, Talsky
Corporation:
Date:
2024-11-27
Summary:
The applicant, an owner in a condominium corporation, requested various records from the corporation but was denied access. The Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario ruled that the corporation violated its obligations under section 55(3) of the Condominium Act, 1998 by not providing the requested records.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The Tribunal ruled in favor of the applicant, ordering the condominium corporation to provide the requested records. This decision matters as it reinforces the obligations of condominium corporations under the Condominium Act, 1998 to provide owners with access to various records, and affirms the authority of the Tribunal to ensure compliance.
Takeaways:
- Condominium Corporations are obligated under Section 55 of the Condominium Act, 1998 to provide access to various records to the owners upon request.
- Failure to provide access to these records is a violation of the Condominium Act, 1998.
- Owners who are denied access to these records can take their grievances to the Condominium Authority Tribunal, which can order the corporation to comply with the Act.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards and managers should ensure that they are familiar with their obligations under the Condominium Act, 1998 concerning the provision of records.
- Upon receiving a request for access to records, condominium boards and managers should promptly comply to avoid potential legal disputes and penalties.
- Condominium boards and managers should consider seeking legal counsel to ensure they fully understand and adhere to their obligations under the Condominium Act, 1998.