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Kwok v. Man, Lo
Corporation:
Date:
2025-05-30
Summary:
This case is about a condominium unit owner seeking access to various records from his condominium corporation. The corporation failed to respond within the time required by the Condominium Act, 1998, and as such, the Tribunal ordered the corporation to provide the requested records and pay a penalty.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The Condominium Corporation was ordered to provide the requested records to the unit owner and pay a penalty of $500. The case highlights the importance of the Condominium Corporation's compliance with the Condominium Act, 1998, especially regarding record access rights of unit owners.
Takeaways:
- The Condominium Corporation has a responsibility to respond to record requests from unit owners within the stipulated time period.
- Failure to respond or provide access to requested records can result in penalties for the Condominium Corporation.
- The Condominium Authority Tribunal has the power to order corporations to provide the requested records and impose penalties.
Recommendations:
- Condominium Corporations should understand their obligations under the Condominium Act, 1998, particularly with respect to record keeping and access.
- It's crucial to respond to record requests from unit owners in a timely manner to avoid penalties.
- Condominium Boards or Managers should establish an efficient system for record keeping and access to ensure compliance with the Act.