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Gergely v. Simcoe Standard Condominium Corporation No. 278

Corporation:

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Date:

2025-05-22

Summary:

This case revolves around the applicant's request for records from the condominium corporation. The corporation initially failed to provide the requested records within the stipulated time and did not provide adequate reason for the delay.

Under:

Records

Verdict:

The CAT ordered the condominium corporation to provide the requested records to the applicant and pay a penalty of $500. This decision underscores the importance of timely and complete response to records requests by condominium corporations.

Takeaways:

- The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) emphasizes on timely response to records requests.
- The condo corporation must provide a reasonable explanation if it cannot respond promptly to a request for records.
- A condominium corporation may be penalized if it fails to comply with the regulations regarding records requests.

Recommendations: 

- Condominium corporations should handle all records requests promptly and efficiently.
- In case of a delay, an adequate reason must be provided.
- Condo boards and managers should familiarize themselves with the requirements for records requests to avoid penalties.

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