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Ottawa-Carleton Standard Condominium Corporation No. 867 v. Ghafari, Fizeeli, Ghafari
Corporation:
Date:
2025-03-17
Summary:
In this case, the owner of a condominium unit was found to have violated the condominium's rules by causing excessive noise. The owner was ordered to stop making noise that disturbs others and to pay the costs of the proceedings.
Under:
Noise, Enforcement of Condominium Rules
Verdict:
The CAT found the owner to be in violation of the condominium rules regarding noise. This decision demonstrates the CAT's authority and willingness to enforce the rules of a condominium, including those regarding noise disturbances.
Takeaways:
- The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) has the authority to enforce condominium rules regarding noise.
- The CAT can order an owner who is found to have violated the rules to stop making noise and to pay the costs of the proceedings.
- Evidence of noise disturbances can include reports from other residents, security logs, and audio recordings.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards and managers should ensure that rules regarding noise are clearly communicated to all residents.
- They should also be proactive in addressing noise complaints and collecting evidence of noise disturbances.
- Condominium boards and managers should be prepared to escalate issues to the CAT when necessary to enforce condominium rules.