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Peel Standard Condominium Corporation No. 967 v. Wilfred et al.
Corporation:
Date:
2024-08-07
Summary:
This case involves a dispute between a condominium corporation and a unit owner regarding access to certain records of the corporation. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) of Ontario ruled in favor of the unit owner, ordering the corporation to provide the requested records.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ruled in favor of the unit owner, ordering the corporation to provide the requested records. This decision underlines the importance of condominium corporations complying with their obligations under the Condominium Act, 1998, including the provision of certain records to unit owners upon request.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations must comply with requests for access to records by unit owners within a reasonable time, unless there are legitimate reasons to withhold them.
- The CAT can order a corporation to provide the records, and can award costs in favor of the unit owner if they rule in their favor.
- Condominium corporations must have a clear understanding of their obligations under the Condominium Act, 1998, which includes providing access to certain records when requested by a unit owner.
Recommendations:
- Condominium corporations should ensure they fully understand and adhere to their obligations under the Condominium Act, 1998, including providing access to records when requested by unit owners.
- Condominium corporations should respond to requests for records in a timely manner, to avoid potential disputes and legal proceedings.
- Condominium corporations should seek legal advice when unsure about their obligations or when a dispute arises, to ensure they are fully compliant with the law.