Heading 5
Heading 5
Heading 5
Heading 5
Heading 5
Heading 5
Heading 5
Heading 5
Heading 5
Choose your role:
Krepel v. York Region Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1253
Corporation:
Date:
2024-12-30
Summary:
In this case, an owner requested access to the condominium corporation's records. When the corporation denied access, citing privacy concerns, the owner brought the case to the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT).
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The CAT ordered the corporation to provide the owner with the requested records, apart from a few specific exceptions. This case confirms that owners have broad rights to access condominium corporation records and that corporations must provide specific reasons if they deny such access.
Takeaways:
- The Condominium Act, 1998 states that owners have the right to access corporation records, with certain exceptions.
- Privacy concerns cannot be used as a blanket reason to deny access to records; the corporation must provide specific reasons and justifications.
- The CAT has the authority to order a corporation to provide access to records if it deems the denial was unjust.
Recommendations:
- Condominium corporations should understand the rights of owners to access records under the Condominium Act, 1998.
- If a corporation decides to deny access to certain records, it should provide clear and specific reasons for the denial.
- Corporations should seek legal counsel when unsure about the applicability of exceptions in the Act to avoid potential CAT disputes.