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Kegel v. Merritt
Corporation:
Date:
2024-11-18
Summary:
In this case, the Condo Corporation refused to provide the applicant with records of board meetings and elevator maintenance. The Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario ruled in favor of the applicant, ordering the Condo Corporation to provide the requested records within 30 days.
Under:
Records, Condominium Law
Verdict:
The Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario ruled that the Condominium Corporation must provide the requested records to the applicant. This case underscores the importance of transparency and record-keeping by condo boards, and the legal requirements to provide records to condo owners upon request.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations are required by law to maintain accurate records and provide them to owners upon request.
- Failure to comply with a request for records can result in a ruling against the condominium corporation by the Condominium Authority Tribunal.
- A lack of response or explicit refusal to a records request can be seen as non-compliance and can lead to legal ramifications.
Recommendations:
- Condo boards and managers should always maintain accurate and up-to-date records of their activities and any maintenance or repairs conducted in the building.
- Upon receiving a request for records from a condo owner, boards and managers should promptly comply with the request to avoid legal disputes.
- Boards and managers should familiarize themselves with the requirements of the Condominium Act and the rules of the Condominium Authority Tribunal to ensure they are operating within the law.