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Puxty v. Frontenac Condominium Corporation No. 57
Corporation:
Date:
2025-01-02
Summary:
This case revolves around a condo owner who requested a set of records from his condo corporation, but was not provided with all of them. The Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario ruled that the corporation did not fulfill their legal obligations by failing to provide the requested records, which included minutes of board meetings, financial statements, and other related documents.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The Condominium Authority Tribunal ruled in favor of the condo owner, stating that the condominium corporation violated the Condominium Act by not providing the requested records. This underscores the importance of transparency and fulfilling legal obligations in condominium management.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations are obliged to provide owners with specific records upon request.
- These records include, among others, minutes of board meetings and financial statements.
- Failing to provide these records can lead to legal consequences for the condominium corporation.
Recommendations:
- Condominium boards should have a thorough understanding of what records they are legally obliged to provide upon request by condo owners.
- Boards should have a system in place to efficiently provide these records to maintain transparency and avoid legal issues.
- Condo managers should ensure they are familiar with the Condominium Act and its requirements concerning records requests.