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Kovalenko v. Romanino et al.
Corporation:
Date:
2024-09-30
Summary:
This case revolves around a dispute where the owner of a condominium unit asked the condo corporation to provide records related to the repair and maintenance of a shared facilities agreement. The Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario ruled that the corporation had to provide the requested records to the unit owner, as per section 55 of the Condominium Act, 1998.
Under:
Records, Compliance, Condominium Act
Verdict:
The Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario decided in favor of the unit owner, enforcing the Condominium Act that states the corporation must provide requested records related to shared facilities. This case emphasizes the importance of transparency and compliance with records requests in condominium corporations.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations must comply with requests for records from unit owners under section 55 of the Condominium Act, 1998.
- Failure to provide the requested records can lead the corporation to be penalized by the tribunal.
- The tribunal can provide a ruling enforcing compliance with the Act, and can also award costs.
Recommendations:
- Condominium corporations should ensure they are familiar with their obligations under section 55 of the Condominium Act, 1998.
- Condo boards and managers should promptly respond to records requests from unit owners to avoid legal disputes.
- It is crucial for condo corporations to maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to shared facilities, as these documents can be legally requested by unit owners.