
Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 736 v. Latyshko
Corporation:
Date:
2024-11-28
Summary:
A condominium corporation tried to charge a unit owner a fee for providing records, which was against the law. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ordered the corporation to provide the records without charging the fee.
Under:
Records, Fees, Compliance
Verdict:
The CAT ruled in favor of the unit owner, ordering the condominium corporation to provide the requested records without charging a fee. This decision reinforces the importance of compliance with the law, the rights of unit owners, and the authority of the CAT.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations cannot charge a fee for providing records to unit owners.
- Condominium corporations must comply with the law and the orders of the CAT.
- Unit owners have the right to access certain records without charge.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards or managers should be aware of and comply with the laws regarding the provision of records to unit owners.
- They should refrain from charging fees for providing records, as this is against the law.
- They should understand and respect the rights of unit owners and the authority of the CAT.