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Lasswell v. Wentworth Standard Condominium Corporation No. 599
Corporation:
Date:
2024-11-25
Summary:
This case involves a dispute over access to records between a condominium owner and a condominium corporation. The owner sought to access several records, including financial statements, reserve fund study, and a list of owners, but the corporation did not fully comply with the request.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The Condominium Authority Tribunal ordered the corporation to provide the owner with the requested financial statements and reserve fund study, while denying the request for the list of owners' names, addresses, and email addresses. This case underlines the importance of compliance with record-keeping and access obligations by Condominium Corporations.
Takeaways:
- Condominium Corporations are required to maintain and provide access to certain records, such as financial statements and reserve fund studies, to owners upon request.
- CAT can order monetary penalties against Condominium Corporations for failure to comply with record requests.
- A list of owners' names, addresses, and email addresses is not considered a record that must be made accessible to owners.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards or managers should ensure they are familiar with and compliant with their obligations regarding record keeping and access.
- In the event of a dispute, they should seek legal advice to understand their obligations and potential penalties for non-compliance.
- Boards should be aware that not all records need to be provided upon request, as the Tribunal can deny requests for certain types of information, such as owners' personal contact information.