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Mastrokalos v. Watson, Peel Condominium Corporation No. 95
Corporation:
Date:
2025-05-09
Summary:
In this case, the applicant, a condominium owner, requested access to certain records of the condominium corporation. The corporation did not provide the requested records within the time frame prescribed by the Condominium Act, 1998, resulting in the applicant's filing of a case with the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT).
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The CAT ordered the corporation to provide the requested records to the applicant. This decision underscores the importance of condominium corporations adhering to the record access provisions of the Condominium Act, 1998, and the potential consequences of failing to do so.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations must provide access to records requested by owners within the time frame stipulated by the Condominium Act, 1998.
- Failure to provide requested records within the prescribed time frame may result in a case being filed with the CAT.
- Condominium owners have the right to access certain corporation records, and corporations must comply with these requests.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards and managers should familiarize themselves with the record access provisions of the Condominium Act, 1998, and ensure that they comply with these provisions.
- They should also establish systems and processes to respond to record requests promptly and within the prescribed time frame.
- In case of doubt or confusion regarding the Act's provisions, seek legal advice to avoid potential consequences, such as a case being filed with the CAT.