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Nurmi v. York Condominium Corporation No. 43

Corporation:

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Date:

2025-03-13

Summary:

This case involves a dispute between a condominium corporation and a unit owner regarding noise complaints and the enforcement of the condominium's rules. The unit owner was found to have violated the corporation's rules by causing excessive noise, which disturbed other residents.

Under:

Noise, Rule Enforcement

Verdict:

The unit owner was ordered to stop creating excessive noise and to comply with the corporation's rules. It shows the importance of adhering to the rules set by the condominium corporation and respecting the rights of other residents. Non-compliance can lead to orders from the CAT and potential fines.

Takeaways:

- The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) has the power to enforce the rules of a condominium corporation.
- Noise disturbances can lead to serious disputes between unit owners and condominium corporations.
- Evidence such as testimonies, recordings, and third-party observations can be crucial in proving noise violation cases.

Recommendations: 

- Condo boards should ensure that their rules are clearly communicated to all residents and that they are enforced consistently.
- In the event of a dispute, condo boards should collect and maintain all relevant evidence. This might include testimonies from other residents, noise recordings, and logs of complaints.
- Condo managers should take complaints seriously and act promptly to resolve disputes, potentially avoiding escalation to the CAT.

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