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O’Sullivan v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2438
Corporation:
Date:
2025-02-24
Summary:
This case involved a disagreement over a condominium board's refusal to provide certain records to a unit owner, specifically emails and financial records related to an inspection. The Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario found that the condominium corporation had not fulfilled its obligations under the Condominium Act.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The Condominium Authority Tribunal ruled that the condominium corporation had not fulfilled its obligations under the Condominium Act to provide certain records to the unit owner. This decision highlights the importance of transparency and the rights of unit owners to access records related to the corporation’s business.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations must fulfill their obligations under the Condominium Act to provide certain records to unit owners.
- Emails that are directly related to the corporation’s business are considered records under the Condominium Act.
- Denying access to records without a valid reason is a violation of the Condominium Act.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards should ensure they are familiar with their obligations under the Condominium Act, including the requirement to provide certain records to unit owners.
- Condominium boards should ensure there are clear protocols in place for the storage and retrieval of crucial documents, including emails.
- Condominium boards should aim for transparency in their operations, including providing access to records when requested, unless there is a valid reason not to do so.