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Mintcheva v. Williams et al.
Corporation:
Date:
2024-10-24
Summary:
The case involves a condominium owner who complained about excessive noise from an upstairs neighbour's unit. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) of Ontario ruled that the condominium corporation did not fail in its duty to address the noise complaints, as it took appropriate steps to investigate and address the issue.
Under:
Noise
Verdict:
The Condominium Authority Tribunal ruled that the condominium corporation did not fail in its duty to address the noise complaints. The case highlights the responsibility of condominium corporations to take appropriate and reasonable steps in response to noise complaints.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations have a responsibility to investigate noise complaints.
- The steps taken by the condominium corporation to address noise complaints must be reasonable and appropriate.
- The Condominium Authority Tribunal can rule on whether a condominium corporation has fulfilled its duty in handling noise complaints.
Recommendations:
- Condominium corporations should take all noise complaints seriously and ensure they conduct a thorough investigation whenever a complaint is lodged.
- The steps taken by the corporation to address the problem should be documented as evidence that the corporation has acted responsibly.
- Condominium corporations should always attempt to resolve the issue amicably between the parties involved before escalating the matter to the tribunal.