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Kent v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 268

Corporation:

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Date:

2025-01-22

Summary:

The owner of a condo unit failed to pay their condo fees, which resulted in a lien being registered against their unit. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) decided in favor of the condo corporation, ruling that the owner must pay their outstanding fees in full, along with the condo corporation's legal fees and the costs of the CAT proceedings.

Under:

Records, Monetary Liabilities, Condo Fees

Verdict:

The CAT ruled in favor of the condo corporation, which emphasizes the importance of condo owners paying their fees on time. Failure to do so can result in additional costs and legal consequences.

Takeaways:

- Condo owners are legally obligated to pay their condo fees in full and on time.
- Condo corporations can register a lien against a unit if the owner fails to pay their condo fees.
- If a case goes to the CAT, the owner may be required to pay not only their outstanding fees, but also the condo corporation's legal fees and the costs of the CAT proceedings.

Recommendations: 

- Condo corporations should ensure that owners are aware of their responsibilities and the potential consequences of non-payment of condo fees.
- If an owner fails to pay their fees, the condo corporation should act promptly to register a lien and, if necessary, take the matter to the CAT.
- Condo corporations should keep detailed records of all fee payments and communications with owners regarding non-payment, as this information may be needed if a case goes to the CAT.

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