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Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 1031 v. Lengyel
Corporation:
Date:
2025-02-19
Summary:
The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ruled that the condominium corporation was wrong to deny a unit owner's request to access certain records. The corporation was ordered to provide the records and pay the owner $200 as compensation for failing to meet its obligations.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The CAT ruled in favor of the unit owner, requiring the condominium corporation to provide access to the requested records and pay $200 compensation. This decision underscores the importance of transparency and adherence to obligations in a condominium corporation.
Takeaways:
- The condominium corporation has a responsibility to provide unit owners access to certain records upon request.
- Failure to meet this responsibility can result in the condominium corporation being ordered to pay compensation.
- Unit owners have the right to request access to certain records and should expect their requests to be honored.
Recommendations:
- Condominium corporations should ensure they are familiar with and comply with their responsibilities regarding records access.
- In case of records request, the corporation should promptly and adequately respond to avoid potential disputes and penalties.
- Corporations should consider seeking legal advice when unsure about their obligations to prevent costly mistakes.