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Guo v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2842
Corporation:
Date:
2025-02-11
Summary:
This case involves a dispute between the applicant, Mr. Hasek, and the respondent, TSCC 2576, over access to condominium records. The Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario (CAT) found that the respondent unreasonably withheld records from the applicant and failed to meet the obligations under Section 55 of the Condominium Act, 1998.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The CAT ordered the respondent to provide the requested records to the applicant and to pay a penalty of $1,000 for unreasonably withholding the records. This decision underscores the importance of transparency in condominium governance and the legal obligation of condominium corporations to provide access to records.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations are obligated under the Condominium Act to provide owners with access to records upon request unless there is a reasonable excuse.
- The CAT has the jurisdiction to order a condominium corporation to provide access to records and to pay a penalty for non-compliance.
- Condominium corporations must act transparently and reasonably in dealing with owners' requests for access to records.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards and managers should ensure that they comply with their obligations under the Condominium Act to provide owners with access to records upon request.
- They should establish clear policies and procedures for handling records requests to ensure that they are dealt with in a timely and transparent manner.
- In case of a dispute over access to records, condominium boards and managers should seek legal advice to ensure that they comply with their legal obligations and avoid penalties.