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Fouda v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1790

Corporation:

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Date:

2024-09-09

Summary:

This case revolves around the dispute between a condominium unit owner and the board over access to records. The owner requested access to certain records which the board either denied or failed to provide in a timely manner.

Under:

Records

Verdict:

The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) found that the condominium corporation failed to provide the requested records within the stipulated time period and didn't provide an acceptable reason for the delay. Therefore, the CAT ordered the condominium corporation to provide access to the requested records and pay a fine.

Takeaways:

- Condominium corporations must respond to record requests within 30 days.
- Condominium corporations can only charge reasonable costs for labor and materials to provide records.
- Condominium corporations must provide access to records as stipulated in the Condominium Act, 1998.

Recommendations: 

- Condo boards should establish clear procedures for handling record requests to ensure compliance with the Condominium Act, 1998.
- Condo boards should provide clear reasons if they decide not to provide certain records to avoid disputes.
- It is advisable for condo boards to consult with legal counsel when unsure about their obligations under the Condominium Act, 1998.

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