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Pannunzio v. Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 922
Corporation:
Date:
2024-09-16
Summary:
This case involves a condominium owner's request for records pertaining to his unit from the condominium board. The board initially refused to provide certain records citing privacy concerns. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ruled that the board must provide most of the requested records, as they pertained to the owner's unit and did not infringe on any privacy rights.
Under:
Records, Condominium Law, Privacy
Verdict:
The Tribunal ruled in favor of the unit owner, ordering the board to provide most of the requested records. This decision underscores the right of unit owners to access condominium records that pertain to their units, and the duty of condominium boards to facilitate such access, barring valid privacy concerns.
Takeaways:
- Condominium Boards must comply with the legitimate requests of unit owners for access to records pertaining to their units.
- Privacy concerns cannot be used as a blanket reason to deny access to records. Each request must be examined individually to determine if it indeed infringes on privacy rights.
- Decisions of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) provide practical guidance for condominium boards and managers on how to handle such requests.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards should have clear policies in place for handling requests for records to avoid disputes.
- Boards should not deny access to records without valid reasons. Each request should be considered individually, and the reasons for any denial should be clearly documented and communicated to the requester.
- Boards should seek legal advice in case of doubt or dispute over a request for records to ensure they are complying with the law and their duties under the Condominium Act.