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Hough v. Lambton Condominium Corporation No. 35
Corporation:
Date:
2025-02-24
Summary:
In this case, the applicant, Mr. Brown, sought to obtain records of the condominium corporation, specifically the owners' list and certain financial information. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) of Ontario ruled in favor of Mr. Brown, granting him access to the requested records.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The CAT ruled in favor of Mr. Brown, granting him access to the requested records. This decision emphasizes the obligations of condominium corporations to provide transparency to its owners, particularly in terms of financial information and the owners' list.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations are obligated to provide owners with certain records upon request.
- Condominium corporations must be transparent with their financial records and owners' list.
- The CAT has the power to enforce the right of owners to access records.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards should ensure that they are prepared to provide access to certain records upon request from owners, as required by law.
- Condominium boards should prioritize transparency and open communication with owners regarding financial information and other important records.
- Condominium boards should familiarize themselves with the types of record requests that may come from owners, and have a clear process in place for responding to such requests.