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Ionescu v. York Condominium Corporation No. 222
Corporation:
Date:
2024-11-22
Summary:
The applicant, an owner in the condominium, requested access to specific records from the corporation. The corporation did not provide all requested records, stating that some were not relevant or they were personal information of other owners. The Condominium Authority Tribunal ruled in favor of the applicant, determining that the corporation must provide all requested records except those that contain personal information.
Under:
Records, Access to Information
Verdict:
The Tribunal ruled in favor of the applicant. Certain records, even those deemed non-relevant by the corporation, must be disclosed unless they contain personal information of other owners. The decision emphasizes the importance of transparency between condominium corporations and owners.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations are obligated to provide owners access to specific records upon request.
- Corporations cannot refuse to provide records based on their relevance.
- Personal information of other owners is protected and cannot be shared without consent.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards should ensure they understand their obligation to provide access to records upon request.
- Boards should not withhold records based on their assessment of relevance.
- Boards should take care to protect personal information of owners when providing access to records.