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Niagara North Standard Condominium Corporation No. 283 v. Robinson
Corporation:
Date:
2024-12-17
Summary:
In this case, a condominium owner requested records from her condominium corporation but was denied access. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) found that the corporation failed to properly respond to the record requests and ordered the corporation to provide the records without charge.
Under:
Records, Fees
Verdict:
The Condominium Authority Tribunal ordered the condominium corporation to provide the records and pay the owner's legal costs because the corporation failed to properly respond to the record requests. This decision highlights the importance of responding promptly and adequately to record requests from condominium owners.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations must respond properly to record requests from owners.
- Failure to respond properly to record requests can result in orders from the CAT to provide the records without charge.
- The CAT has the power to order the condominium corporation to pay the legal costs of the owner if the corporation failed to comply with the record request.
Recommendations:
- Condominium corporations should ensure they have a system in place to respond promptly and adequately to record requests from owners.
- Condominium corporations should be aware of the consequences of failing to properly respond to record requests, which can include orders to provide the records without charge and to pay the owner's legal costs.
- It's advisable for condominium corporations to seek legal advice when dealing with complex record requests to ensure compliance with the condominium laws.